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Jonathan Owens faced backlash after posting a photo on Instagram wearing his wife Simone Biles’ gold medal from the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Simone Biles’ husband, Jonathan Owens, has found himself at the centre of social media controversy after posting a photo of himself wearing her gold medal.The NFL player, 29, shared the image on Instagram with a heartfelt message celebrating his wife’s achievements. However, the post quickly attracted a wave of criticism.

“I’m like, ‘Lemme see who this is.’ I never really paid attention to gymnastics,” he said, despite Biles’ considerable fame.These remarks led to significant backlash, although Biles defended her husband at the time, calling the critics “disrespectful.”He attended the Olympics in Paris, where he sought permission from the Chicago Bears to be there, as the NFL team was gearing up for the new season.

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