Things haven’t been going smoothly for Olivia Dunne lately. On July 8, she posted a TikTok video that quickly went viral. In it, the former gymnast revealed she had been getting ready to purchase Babe Ruth’s former apartment in New York City. She had even started picking out furniture for the home she planned to share with her boyfriend, Paul Skenes. But unexpectedly, the co-op board denied her application. As Olivia explained in the video, “The people in the building voted to not have me live there, which is fine; like, honestly, it wasn’t financial.” Well, that wasn’t the end of the bad days for the couple.
On Friday, Olivia Dunne traveled to Minneapolis to support Paul Skenes as he took the mound in the game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Minnesota Twins. But the visit didn’t go quite as she might have hoped, for multiple reasons. The Twins edged out the Pirates 2-1, thanks to a two-run homer from Trevor Larnach and a strong performance by Joe Ryan, who outdueled Skenes. Skenes (now 4-8) gave up two runs on five hits and struck out six over five innings. He recorded his 300th career strikeout by fanning Matt Wallner to end the fourth and had an impressive start, striking out the side in the first inning on just 12 pitches. He threw 53 of his 78 pitches for strikes. Despite holding opponents to two runs or fewer in 17 of his 20 starts, Skenes hasn’t notched a win in his last eight outings, dating back to May 28. But it wasn’t just the action on the field that drew attention—something else unfolded in the stands that night as well.
Late Friday night, the X account of Jomboy Media shared a lighthearted moment from Target Field — Olivia Dunne was shown on the Jumbotron as her own celebrity look-alike. The crowd burst into laughter at the hilarious twist, clearly amused by the uncanny resemblance. Even the fan who resembled her couldn’t help but join in the fun. Olivia later reshared the viral clip on her Instagram and playfully reposted another similar moment with a cheeky caption, adding to the humor of the situation. The caption?
Livvy Dunne was put on the Jumbotron as her own celebrity look-a-like at Target Field as she watches her boyfriend Paul Skenes
(via @AaronGleeman) pic.twitter.com/9KIbYyaJNI
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) July 12, 2025
“I guess I see the resemblance,” Olivia joked in the caption. But not everyone took her stadium appearance lightheartedly. But things didn’t unfold as planned. Paul’s team suffered yet another tough loss, and Livvy found herself enduring another rough outing at the MLB stadium. Need more proof? There’s plenty.
The MLB fans, uninvited, Olivia Dunne
Criticism quickly followed, with one pointed comment reading, “She’s not the main character.” A subtle jab at her prominence? Maybe. But on that Friday, Olivia wasn’t in the spotlight—she was simply there as Paul Skenes’s girlfriend, there to support him from the stands.
On X, the backlash was loud and pointed. One user bluntly wrote, “… do not come to my town,” taking a direct shot at Olivia Dunne’s habit of traveling to different cities to support Paul Skenes. It wasn’t just a critique — it was a clear message: the former national champion gymnast wasn’t welcome in the stands. Another piled on, writing, “The most forced celebrity in awhile,” questioning the authenticity of her fame.
Though Olivia has left behind her LSU Tigers days, she hasn’t faded from the spotlight. Far from it — she recently graced the cover of Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Issue, proof that her star power is still very much intact. But the online hostility hasn’t eased up. In fact, it’s only grown more dismissive.
“I have no idea who this is,” read one cold comment — a subtle yet stinging dismissal of her identity. It’s a far cry from the cheers she once received on college gymnastics floors. Now, her steady presence at Pirates games seems to have made her a target. And then the criticism took a personal turn.
One user commented, “It’s time for the blonde to go or be toned down at least.” It was a jab not just at her attendance but at her appearance — a reference to the image she’s maintained for years. Her consistent public persona, polished and ever-visible, may be part of what’s fueling this growing wave of scrutiny.
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