Olivia Dunne and Paul Skenes, one of the most high-profile couples in sports, found themselves on the receiving end of online ridicule after a surprising incident involving a fan and a piece of memorabilia. The Pittsburgh Pirates star did not have his best performance, which naturally grabbed headlines due to his usually high standards, but it was actually a young fan’s bold decision to turn down a potentially valuable offer.
The Pirates reportedly tried to retrieve a signed debut card from a fan who had caught it during Skenes’ first game. Instead of cashing in on the collectible, the fan refused the team’s offer, choosing to keep the memento. This sparked a flurry of reactions on social media, with many praising the fan for standing firm while others took the opportunity to mock Skenes and his relationship with LSU gymnast and social media star Olivia Dunne.
“Dating Livvy Dunne seems like a nightmare,” one commenter wrote, suggesting the media frenzy surrounding their high-profile romance puts undue pressure on Skenes. Another jabbed, “This is what happens when your girlfriend gets more press than you do.”
Dunne, who boasts millions of followers on TikTok and Instagram, has been a lightning rod for attention since the couple went public. While Skenes is one of baseball’s brightest young stars, critics argue that his relationship with Dunne adds unnecessary distractions to his burgeoning career.
The couple has yet to respond to the latest wave of criticism, but they have consistently demonstrated that they are unfazed by the noise. Dunne and Skenes‘ relationship continues to dominate headlines, proving that, for better or worse, their every move will remain under the spotlight.