Olivia Dunne and Paul Skenes attend LSU Tigers vs Auburn football match holding hands
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA: In recent months, the emerging romance between LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne and Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes has been the talk of fans and the media.
The couple finally confirmed their relationship, drawing substantial attention as they navigate their high-profile careers and the challenges that come with dating in the public eye.
It took a while for Dunne and Skenes to officially declare their relationship status, and it was Paul Skenes who recently publicly acknowledged their romance.
The couple, now recognized as a power couple, shared insights into their dating life, much to the delight of their fans.
Olivia Dunne and Paul Skenes's public appearance at LSU-Auburn game
Recently, Olivia Dunne, the gymnastics sensation, shared her joy with her legion of Instagram followers by reposting a video and pictures of her and Paul Skenes attending a college football showdown between the LSU Tigers and the Auburn Tigers during week seven of the college football season.
The couple was seen wearing the LSU team colors, purple and yellow, signifying their support for the home team.
On October 14th, Paul Skenes, who returned to his alma mater, and Olivia Dunne embarked on an exciting outing, attending a football game between the LSU Tigers and the Auburn Tigers in Baton Rouge.
As depicted in Overtime Megan's Instagram story, the affectionate gestures of the loving couple and their mutual enthusiasm for LSU sports continue to capture the admiration of fans and followers, cementing their status as a cherished couple in the world of sports and entertainment.
Paul Skenes talks about navigating challenges as a high-profile couple
In a discussion with the Pittsburgh Post Gazette, Paul Skenes conveyed the challenges of being in a relationship with a social media sensation and the impact it has on their personal lives.
The continuous public attention, demands for photos and autographs, and scrutiny on social media can be overwhelming.
Paul Skenes also revealed his personal choice to stay away from social media during the baseball season, highlighting the toxicity that can come with it.
Skenes said, "If one of us went out in Baton Rouge by ourselves, there's probably gonna be someone there asking for something — picture, autograph, whatever. It's nice to be able to have that conversation,"
"She does get it. I do wish she could come to a baseball game and just enjoy it. It does irk me. I don't have any control over it. She really doesn't either. I'm sure it'll get better as I go up levels, but that's something I want for her." he added.
Skenes also disclosed, "I wasn't on it (social media) during the season because it's toxic. When you see something positive about you or something negative, it doesn't matter," Skenes said. "There's no substance to it. It can't help."
"It's worse for her. I've told her, 'People are gonna write about you. People are gonna write about me. If it rattles you, if it makes you upset, you gotta find a way to either not see it or not get upset over it.' In my mind, it's a lot easier to not see it than not get upset over it," he concluded.