In the ongoing battle of household athleticism, Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens are locked in a good-natured tussle over who reigns supreme in the sports arena. The Olympic gymnast, 26, spilled the beans during a lighthearted interview on Peacock’s “2023 Back That Year Up” with hosts Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson.

“We’ve tried to pin each other against each other on difficulty, ability, and all that stuff. So, at the end of the day, gymnastics is harder – if he agrees or not,”Biles shared, sparking laughter from the hosts and the audience.

Kenan Thompson, ever the witty commentator, noted that Biles gave a “nice politician answer.” He playfully hinted at her being the superior athlete, confessing that he only knows her name, not her husband’s.

It is an ongoing debate among the couple

Undeterred, Kevin Hart jumped in with a suggestion, encouraging Biles to use their show as a platform to “clear up” the ongoing household debate once and for all.

Biles admitted that the athletic dispute has surfaced multiple times in their relationship but swore that they vowed not to talk about it after getting married.

“It keeps coming up every time. He has done my workout in the gym, and he could barely do it. Then I went to their NFL workout, and I crushed it,” Biles declared, light-heartedly asserting her dominance.

Jonathan stirred up the social media hornet’s nest

While it’s unclear when the interview took place, the gymnastics powerhouse recently made headlines with Owens after he sparked controversy by calling himself the “catch” in their relationship.

Despite the online chatter, the couple seemed unfazed, with the Green Bay Packers safety posting wedding day photos on Instagram with the caption “Unbothered. Just know we locked in over here.”

Biles also joined the narrative, sharing cozy snapshots of herself and Owens, showcasing that the playful banter between the two athletes hasn’t affected their affectionate moments.

A faction of Simone Biles fans are continuing to take aim at her husband, Jonathan Owens, days after the NFL star sparked outrage by saying he had no idea who the gymnast was when she first met him.

Biles, who is the most decorated gymnast in history and widely considered the greatest of all time, is married to Green Bay Packers safety Jonathan Owens. The pair started dating in 2020 after they met on the celebrity dating app Raya. They tied the knot in March of this year.

On a recent appearance on The Pivot Podcast, Owens revealed he had never paid attention to gymnastics, and when Biles made the first move on the dating app they were using, he had never heard of the four-time Olympic gold medalist before.

When host Ryan Clark asked Owens if he considered himself “the catch” in their relationship, Owens quickly responded: “I always say that the men are the catch.” He also said that he had been “afraid to commit.”

“Literally had been on the app for a couple of days, man, and it’s like she pops up and, I’m like ‘Let me see who this is.’ I had never really paid attention to gymnastics, so it piqued my curiosity,” Owens said during the interview.

“I go do my workout, and I come back and I had some likes on my Instagram. I still waited and then I come back to my phone, and then she messaged me on the app like, ‘Hey.'”

He added: “I didn’t know who she was at the time, but the first thing that I saw was that she just had a bunch of followers so in my mind, I’m like, ‘OK, she got to be good.'”

Explaining how he had never heard of Biles, Owens said that when she was collecting medals at the Rio Olympics in 2016, he didn’t have access to the networks that aired the games.

“When she won the Olympics, I was in college and we didn’t have NBC, we didn’t have Olympics channels and we’re in camp,” he said. “So I’m not paying attention to, I never would have had a moment to where I would have watched.”

The backlash came thick and fast for Owens in recent days, as fans compared their levels of fame, and others accused the football player of misogyny. And, it appears, the fans remain furious.

Biles took to Instagram on December 25 to share a trio of romantic photos that showed her celebrating Christmas Day with Owens. Wearing matching pajamas, the two were shown kissing in front of a white Christmas tree in one image, while another showed them sharing festive drinks.

MERRY CHRISTMAS,” Biles wrote, to which Owens responded in the comments section: “First married Christmas,” along with two red heart emojis. Owens also shared similar photos on his Instagram account.

Taking aim at Owens over his recent comments, one Instagram user said: “Look, it’s the most decorated US gymnast in US Olympic history! And her… catch?”

“Merry Christmas to Simone Biles and Simone Biles’ husband who I never heard of until he married Simone Biles [because] NFL is only a thing in America but the whole world knows Olympians,” commented another.

“Not sure who that man is, but I do recognize the legendary Simone Biles!” another chimed in. “Merry Christmas to you girl!”

“Here is the most known and respected athlete in US… and there is her husband by her side,” commented another.

She is a role model for young girls,” another said of Biles before criticizing Owens. “Maybe he should apologize for sounding like such a misogynist.”

While there were many Instagram users who targeted Owens, several others spoke out in defense of the couple.

“Y’all really think these comments on her husband make her smile?” asked one. “You’re not doing anyone a favor with the negativity.”

“Imagine being so miserable in life that you find joy in trying to destroy a happy marriage,” said another. “My gawd aren’t y’all embarrassed? Merry Christmas Simone and Jonathan.”

“It’s unbelievable how people can come on another person’s post and say ugly things,” another opined.

Another challenged whether those attacking Owens are even fans of Biles, while also advising the couple to take a break from social media.

“I’m starting to think a lot of these commenters are really jealous and haters of Simone because how do you justify spewing venom toward someone your idol loves?” they said. “I watched the entire podcast and what I learned most is that your husband is resilient, reflective, humble, and smart.

“The other 2 minutes about your relationship was lighthearted-playful banter between men. Keep supporting each other and please take some time off this destructive force called social media. You have another BIG MOMEMENT to prepare for. If these haters really cared, they would be all about trying to uplift and protect your mental health, not destroy it. Enjoy this holiday season with your hubby.”

Both Biles and Owens appeared to laugh off the backlash. “Unbothered,” Owens wrote in a December 22 Instagram post that included a series of photos of the couple. “Just know we locked in over here.”

In an X post that showed a young child scratching their head, Biles wrote on December 23: “Are y’all done yet?”

Elsewhere in his interview, Owens said the first moment he realized how famous Biles is, was when people were left starstruck by the Olympian when the couple were out getting ice cream.

He explained: “It was all these moms and they’re there with their kids and we walked past and everybody stopped and just [stared]. Kids were just shaking, like, ‘Oh, my God.'”

Owens was drafted into the NFL in 2018 and met Biles two years into his pro career. This year, Owens proposed to Biles on Valentine’s Day. After marrying in a private city hall ceremony in Texas in April, Biles and Owens tied the knot for a second time in Mexico in May in an intimate ceremony with 144 guests.

This is Owens’ first season with Green Bay after spending the last four seasons with the Houston Texans.

Simone Biles’ husband, Jonathan Owens, stirred up some buzz with comments during a podcast interview where he claimed he was the “catch” in their relationship. Despite the media frenzy, the couple seems unfazed. “I always say that the men are the catch,” said Jonathan Owens.

Simone Biles, a gymnast with multiple Olympic and World Championship medals, responded playfully by sharing a wedding photo on Instagram captioned “Mood.” Owens, an NFL safety for the Green Bay Packers, posted another picture from their wedding and wrote, “Unbothered 😂❤️ Just know we locked in over here 🤞🏽.” Biles wrote, “🤞🏾💋 for life,” on the photo posted by Owens and also shared the same on her Instagram story.

Amid the online chatter, Simone Biles also posted a photo of a confused child on Twitter, asking, “Are y’all done yet?”

Owens’ comments sparked criticism, particularly when he mentioned not knowing Biles before they met. Fans took to social media, with some calling the interview embarrassing and questioning Biles’ acceptance of his statements.

Despite the backlash, supporters noted Biles’ public defense of Owens and emphasized that the couple is entitled to joke about their relationship. “People don’t have to like what he said, but to put down their relationship WHEN SHE HERSELF doesn’t have a problem with it… maybe just let them live and judge in silence if you must,” another one wrote on X. Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens have been together since August 2020.

Who is Jonathan Owens?

Owens, an NFL safety, entered the league as an undrafted free agent and gained attention with the Houston Texans in 2020. As of Week 15, he boasts 210 tackles, two sacks, six pass deflections, and one defensive touchdown in his NFL career.

Simone Biles has shared new updates on the massive Texas mansion she is building with her NFL star husband, Jonathan Owens, after he sparked furious backlash when he admitted he didn’t know who his wife was when they first met.

The 26-year-old gold medalist – who recently returned to gymnastics for the first time in two years and confirmed that she’s hoping to compete in the 2024 Olympics – took a break from her busy schedule to check on the progress of what will soon be her new abode.

She shared a few snaps to her Instagram Story as she showed off the progress of her mega mansion.

The gymnast documented the interior of the home – seemingly ignoring the social media firestorm that has surrounded her relationship after Jonathan, 28, claimed he had no clue who Simone was before they began dating.

In one snap, her pup sat on some wooden planks lying on the floor while looking at the covered-up glass doors.

In another image, Simone gave people a sneak peek at the laundry room, which had been complete with the baseboards of cabinets.

The progress photos come as her spouse was slammed after he admitted he had no clue who Simone was when they began dating.

The pair met on the celebrity dating app, Raya.

During an appearance of The Pivot Podcast, he revealed that he had never paid attention to gymnastics.

‘Literally had been on the app for a couple of days, man, and it’s like she pops up and, I’m like “Let me see who this is.” I had never really paid attention to gymnastics, so it piqued my curiosity,’ Jonathan shared.

‘I go do my workout, and I come back and I had some likes on my Instagram. I still waited and then I come back to my phone, and then she messaged me on the app like, “Hey.”

‘I didn’t know who she was at the time, but the first thing that I saw was that she just had a bunch of followers so in my mind, I’m like, “OK, she got to be good.”‘

He then recalled the first time they hung out before referring to himself as the ‘catch.’

‘She came through, she lived in the suburbs so she had to drive about 45 minutes to get to me, then the rest is history… I always say we the men that’s the catch man. I always say that,’ the NFL star said.

His comments sparked furious outrage amongst fans who branded him ‘Mr. Simone Biles’ and told him he should be more like Travis Kelce – who has been known for praising his popstar girlfriend, Taylor Swift.

Despite the drama, the gymnast seems to be focusing on building their home together.

She has previously shared a slew of snaps of her mega mansion.

In a previous photo from November, Simone couldn’t hide her excitement as she grinned from ear-to-ear while posing in her mega mansion.

At the time, the athlete seemed overjoyed that one section of the home had drywall.

We have drywall,’ she wrote with the crying face emoji.

In addition to the drywall, Simone was ecstatic that the sliding doors were complete as she shared an image of the jaw-dropping view.

She also proved that she wasn’t afraid to get dirty for the sake of the home as she previously shared a photo of the dirt-covered boots she changed into from her Prada slides before walking into the home.

Simone uploaded a snap of one section of the home that boasted high ceilings, wooden beams, and was clearly still undergoing construction.

But the building process hasn’t been smooth sailing.

In the past, Simone shared that she had spent six hours at the house overseeing its progress one day.

Just last month, she showcased the hallway, and sliding doors.

‘Can’t decide if this is the hallway of my dreams or the ones that in my nightmares lmao,’ she joked in a snap, which featured a long corridor that was still in the midst of being constructed.

Then, Simone gave fans a closer look at the stunning lake behind the home that was surrounded by greenery.

‘This is my favorite view,’ she gushed.

The Olympian then showed off the outside of the sprawling mansion, adding, ’tiles are in,’ with a ton of exclamation marks.

Simone first revealed that she and Jonathan, who wed in April, were building a home together in March.

At the time, she shared a selfie of her and the 28-year-old football pro standing on a large piece of bare land, which she captioned: ‘A home is made with love and dreams. Cheers to breaking ground.’

Since then, she has continuously documented the progress on her Instagram.

In August, she celebrated with her followers when the first set of stairs in the home were completed.

She shared that she was planning to include a master bedroom with a private balcony, a game room, wet bar, theater, and bathroom on the second floor.

The property is thought to be in the greater Houston area, where Simone spent her childhood.

The athlete made a triumphant return to gymnastics in August – following a two-year hiatus from the sport after she suffered from mental health issues that saw her forced to withdraw from multiple events at the 2020 Games.

At the time, she said she was suffering from something called ‘the twisties’ – a mental block that causes gymnasts to feel like they are ‘lost in the air.’

She later hinted her withdrawal was in part due to the sexual abuse she suffered at the hands of pedophile doctor Larry Nassar.

She was one of more than 150 gymnasts abused by Larry, the former national team doctor, during his 30-year career, and in 2019, she said the trauma of the assaults had left her struggling with suicidal thoughts.

In September, she revealed on the Today show that she wanted to compete at the Games next summer in Paris, France – but admitted she would ‘have to take care of herself’ more than she did in Tokyo, and was undergoing therapy to ‘make sure everything is aligned.’

A source told DailyMail.com in June that it was her husband, Jonathan, who convinced Simone to return to gymnastics.

Leave it to Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens to sleigh the holidays.

Amid criticism of their relationship, the Olympic gymnast and Green Bay Packers safety celebrated their first Christmas together since getting married in April.

Posing in front of a blue and white tree, Simone, 26, perched on her husband’s lap as the 28-year-old gave her a sweet kiss on the cheek. Of course, the holiday also called for matching plaid pajamas and festive, candy cane cocktails. As she captioned a series of Instagram pictures, “Merry Christmas.”

However, the days leading up to Dec. 25 weren’t so jolly and bright as many fans called out Owens for his major fumble. After all, during a recent interview with The Pivot, he not only declared he was the real “catch” in their relationship but also admitted he didn’t know who Biles was when they matched on the dating app Raya in 2020.

“The first thing that I saw was that she just had a bunch of [Instagram] followers,” he said, noting he never paid attention to gymnastics. “So, in my mind I’m like, ‘Okay, she’s gotta be good.'”

Despite the backlash, he’s not going on the defense. Rather, he wrote “unbothered” on Instagram alongside shots from their second wedding in Mexico. “Just know we locked in over here.”

Indeed, Simone isn’t calling a time out, either.

Not only did she like several posts on X (formerly known as Twitter) about the drama—including one from a fan who wrote, “They annoying huh sis?”—but she also posted a message of her own: “Are y’all done yet?”

And if you are, read on to see how all your favorite couples celebrated the holidays this year…

Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens recently celebrated their first Christmas together as a married couple. The gymnastics superstar shared glimpses of their celebrations on her social media profile.

Biles and Owens have been extremely busy with their professional commitments since they got married on May 5, 2023. While the four-time Olympic gymnast was focused on making her strong comeback, the NFL player had to shift to Green Bay to train with his new team, Green Bay Packers.

However, despite their busy schedules, the pair manage to come together whenever they get a chance.

On the occasion of Christmas, the fan-favorite couple spent the holiday together. Owens and Biles enjoyed their ‘Merry Christmas’ at home together after the Green Bay Packers achieved an impressive victory against the Carolina Panthers.

The 26-year-old gymnast shared snaps of their celebrations from December 25 on Instagram.

In the pictures, the couple were spotted twinning in checkered pajama suits. They were adorably kissing each other in the first snap. In the next, Biles shared a picture of the couple sipping cocktails in their respective glasses.

In the last slide, Owens was seen holding a small orange gift box. He was trying to understand what was inside it. Perhaps, it was Biles’ gift for him.

Sharing these happy frames, Simone Biles wished her fans with the caption:

Simone Biles recently made new additions to adorable memories with her husband during their first Christmas as a married couple. 2023 has been a year of new additions for the elite gymnast. She added wedding vows, a mighty comeback, and the sixth all-around world championship medal to her life this year. However, the perfect year brought some unpredictable glitches toward the end as her husband, Jonathan Owens, faced heat on the internet over his ‘catch’ comment.

Simone Biles showcases a new section of the house

Simone Biles took to Instagram and added a series of stories about a new section being constructed in her house. The stories displayed a large space that had well-defined and neat wooden shelves and cabinets. Biles captioned one story she posted with the words “laundry room.”

The gymnast’s words also carried an emoji with hearty eyes, conveying that she absolutely loved how it turned out. While the room’s enormity is the first thing that one notices, the walls of the room also attract attention.

The room also has big windows for natural light to come in. While Simone Biles is going modern for the laundry room, she recently went traditional for the Christmas celebrations. In fact, she carried out a mid-20th-century tradition along with Owens to soak in the joy of Christmas this year.

The twinning Christmas tradition enjoyed by Biles and Owens

Simone Biles recently uploaded a new photograph via an Instagram story along with Jonathan Owens while celebrating Christmas. The couple decided to follow a Christmas tradition and were clad in matching shirts and pajamas. Several American households have been popularly following this custom, wherein everyone wears matching clothing, especially sweaters and pajamas.

The still captured by the couple showcased Simone Biles perched on the lap of Owens, while he embraced her from the back. The adorable pair had their eyes closed for the picture, which suggested that they were both fully present, yet completely lost in each other. The last few days have been harsh and full of hate for the couple. However, the holiday season seems to have drowned out their woes.