Olivia Dunne, former LSU gymnast, addressed a critical comment directed at her boyfriend, Paul Skenes, following his outstanding performance as LSU’s pitcher during the 2023 College World Series. Skenes played a key role in the LSU Tigers’ championship victory and earned the title of Most Outstanding Player.
After LSU secured the College World Series title, Dunne posted several photos celebrating the win on her Instagram account. Among the comments, one user mocked Skenes with the brief remark, “Lol poor Paul,” which Dunne quickly noticed and responded to.
Dunne’s engagement with Skenes extended beyond the tournament, as she attended games alongside him and her sister Julz Dunne, who also serves as her manager. Skenes shared moments from their Omaha visit on his Instagram, captioning one post with the playful phrase, “Just a fan.” In turn, Dunne replied in the comments section, “Incognito king.” Julz Dunne added a humorous touch by saying,
“From throwing pictures to throwing back jello shots.”
Paul Skenes rose to prominence as a college pitcher for LSU during the College World Series, where his performances helped secure the team’s championship and earned him the Most Outstanding Player award. His achievements have further highlighted the LSU Tigers’ baseball program.
Olivia Dunne Discusses Life and Opportunities Beyond Gymnastics
Following her retirement from NCAA gymnastics earlier this year, Olivia Dunne has reflected on the new paths opening up for her outside of the sport. In a conversation with People magazine, Dunne expressed excitement about exploring fresh opportunities that were previously limited due to her gymnastics commitments.
“I’ve always said ‘no’ to opportunities way more than I’ve said ‘yes’ — so, I’m excited to do everything and be able to travel and to be able to do things on my time because it’s always been around gymnastics. My life has revolved around gymnastics. So, honestly, to be able to say yes to more things and potentially maybe do some more performing art stuff on screen — and I’m very excited.”
—Olivia Dunne, Former LSU Gymnast
Recently, Dunne appeared at the Sports Illustrated Runway Show in Miami, where she participated in the runway event. This followed her earlier involvement in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition cover shoot, signaling a transition toward broader entertainment and performance ventures.
The support between Dunne and Paul Skenes continues to be public and strong as he advances his career in professional baseball, while Dunne embraces new possibilities beyond her gymnastics legacy. Their shared presence at the College World Series and mutual encouragement highlight both as rising figures connected to LSU’s sports successes.