Olivia Dunne harshly attacked for some comments made in an interview during Super Bowl weekend

Olivia Dunne is undoubtedly one of the most beloved collegiate athletes on the internet. Everything she posts is gold to her fans, and her appearances are constantly praised. However, it’s clear that on the web, one day you’re up, and the next you’re down.

It seems that everyone’s favorite gymnast has lost popularity and was harshly attacked for some comments made in an interview during Super Bowl weekend. Until recently, Olivia Dunne, affectionately known as Livvy, was “America’s Sweetheart.” On social media, she consolidated her status as one of the most famous female athletes.

However, this fame can also work against her, and some netizens say the LSU athlete is “overrated” and doesn’t deserve the fame she has, among other discouraging comments. Those who once adored her are now trolling her.

Criticism towards Olivia Dunne

These criticisms intensified when an interview she did during the Super Bowl surfaced and went viral. In a mix of love and hate, an X user named @gimternet shared the clip.

In the video, a reporter asks Olivia Dunne, “What’s the hardest class you’re taking at university right now?” Wearing glasses and trying to choose the right words, but a bit unsure, she replied, “Oh, man, I’m taking two classes, ummm, both in technology management.”

i can feel her brain cells working overtime pic.twitter.com/3DOo7Cj8bK

— emma (@gimternet) February 10, 2025

The interviewer noticed the low academic load and continued, “So, do you only have two classes left? Or why just two?” To this, Olivia Dunne responded, “I need to take them to be eligible to compete.”

Remember that the NCAA has strict academic requirements for student-athletes to make satisfactory progress toward their degrees while competing. So the interviewer continued, “All you need are six credits?” That’s when Olivia Dunne unexpectedly replied, “I’m just taking enough credits to remain eligible while I compete. Once I finish competing, I’ll complete my master’s degree.”

Controversy

Additionally, Olivia casually and with a smile added, “You know what? Hopefully, I’ll finish it as soon as possible; within a year, that’s the goal.” Comments flooded the internet over what seemed like a casual interview.

Far from encouraging her, many fans mocked her, demonstrating that no one is immune to criticism on the internet—not even the pretty girl Olivia Dunne. For many, the clip was informal, but others saw the perfect moment to criticize her with biting comments.

One user wrote, “The girl is very tired and hasn’t taken any of those classes. My God 😭😭 The challenge to string sentences together failed.” Another argued, “She was STRUGGLING to find answers.” And so on with many others.

Olivia Dunne has not taken a stance on the matter; she continues to focus on her studies, sports practices, and remains active on social media, ignoring the negative comments against her.