Jonathan Owens earns forgiveness from Simone Biles' fans after gestures at Paris Games

Jonathan Owens has been a constant presence in the stands, showing his for his wife, Simone Biles, as she competes in gymnastics. The Chicago Bears player was seen wearing a t-shirt with Biles' name and tracking her scores during the competition.

His enthusiastic seemed to inspire Biles, who scored an impressive 14.900 on her vault, helping Team USA to a strong start with a total of 44.100 points after the first rotation.

Owens' dedication goes beyond just cheering, as he obtained special permission to attend the event and meticulously notes down all of Biles' scores, a habit he adopted after noticing Biles' parents doing the same at previous competitions.

Owens wins back fans

This attentive from Owens has been well-received by fans, especially following a past incident where he faced criticism for comments made in an interview.

During that interview, Owens mentioned that he was unaware of Biles' stature in gymnastics when they first met, and his remark about being the 'catch' in their relationship sparked controversy.

However, Owens' recent actions at the competition, including wearing ive gear and keeping track of scores, have endeared him to fans, demonstrating his commitment to Biles' success.

Fans have praised him for his visible and dedication, which has clearly played a part in maintaining a positive atmosphere as Biles competes for more medals.

"Jonathan Owens writing down scores is so pure," one wrote on X.

"Shout out to Jonathan Owens rocking a Simone Biles t-shirt and taking notes in the crowd. Redemption tour for everyone," another added.