Paul Skenes' social media post featuring Olivia Dunne sets Internet on fire, fans say 'leave her alone'

Paul Skenes shared a photo on Instagram accompanied by Olivia Dunne who had attended an LSU vs Arkansas game
PUBLISHED SEP 25, 2023
Paul Skenes had previously announced his relationship with Olivia Dunne earlier in August (@livvydunne, @paulskenes/Instagram)
Paul Skenes had previously announced his relationship with Olivia Dunne earlier in August (@livvydunne, @paulskenes/Instagram)

BATON ROUGE: Olivia Dunne, popularly recognized as Livvy Dunne, has publicly appeared in an Instagram post with her rumored boyfriend, Paul Skenes. The couple was sighted together during the LSU vs Arkansas game in Minnesota.

Paul Skenes is a professional baseball pitcher affiliated with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. He had previously announced his relationship with the TikTok star earlier in August.

Olivia Dunne and Paul Skenes spotted together

In August 2023, when LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne attended one of his games, Paul Skenes, a professional baseball pitcher, respectfully requested consideration and respect from his audience as he officially disclosed their relationship.

Dunne was spotted in the stands, witnessing Skenes' debut with the Bradenton Marauders. After being photographed together during the LSU vs Arkansas game, Paul Skenes shared a photo on Instagram.

Olivia Dunne and Paul Skenes spotted together (paulskenes/ Instagram)
Olivia Dunne and Paul Skenes spotted together (paulskenes/ Instagram)

As soon as the image surfaced on the internet, fans started being possessive of their favorite Olivia Dunne. A fan asked Skenes to "leave her [Olivia Dunne] alone." A second fan commented, "DONT TOUCH HER."

A third commentator wrote, "We don't care." Another one added, "He made it Instagram official."

Olivia Dunne's fans react to her relationship post (paulskenes/ Instagram)
Olivia Dunne's fans reacted on the post (paulskenes/ Instagram)

Olivia Dunne, the prominent American artistic gymnast and influential presence on social media, achieved the status of the most valuable female college athlete in 2022. Currently, she proudly represents the LSU Tigers women's gymnastics team, having transitioned from her previous tenure as a member of the USA national team.


 
 
 
 
 
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Olivia Dunne expressed her love for Paul Skenes

In a touching TikTok video, Olivia Dunne, renowned for her presence on social media, expressed her emotions towards Paul Skenes. Just last week, Dunne utilized a nine-second video snippet to synchronize her lip movements with Paul Skenes, strongly suggesting their virtual connection.

Olivia Dunne of LSU watches the uneven bars during a meet against Auburn at Neville Arena on February 10, 2023 in Auburn, Alabama.
Olivia Dunne is a prominent American artistic gymnast (Getty Images)

She eloquently encapsulated her thoughts in the tiny clip with the statement, "Catching flights because I caught feelings." Skenes and Dunne's relationship was publicly acknowledged in August of this year, but it's unclear when exactly they started dating.

At the College World Series in June 2023, Dunne and Skened made their first public appearance, sporting Skenes' jersey—a moment that wasn't missed by the fans.

In the beginning, the couple opted for a more private approach to their relationship. However, over time, they have become increasingly open, offering glimpses into their intimate moments through their social media posts.

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