New York: When model and influencer Olivia Ponton called the police to report a break-in at Joe Burrow’s Ohio home in late 2024, fans were intrigued. Why was she there while Burrow was away on a game trip? And why did the police call her an “employee”? That one word set the internet ablaze.
While neither party addressed the situation directly, the speculation grew louder. Olivia—known for her SI Swimsuit feature and massive TikTok following—seemed suddenly intertwined with the NFL’s golden boy. From Instagram clues to mystery comments, a modern love mystery was brewing.
And now, months later, it’s no longer just speculation. From Miami to Manhattan, the two have been spotted multiple times together. And fans can’t stop analyzing every frame.
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NYC + Miami = Confirmation?
The real fan frenzy started at the Miami F1 Grand Prix in May 2025. Paparazzi caught Burrow and Ponton exiting the same black Sprinter van, one after the other, clearly part of the same group. No hand-holding. No PDA. But still — the energy was there.
Weeks later, the pair was spotted again in NYC after midnight. Cameras captured them entering the same apartment building around 3 AM, alongside other famous friends like Olivia Dunne. For some, this was the soft launch they were waiting for.
Joe Burrow and Olivia Ponton 👀👀 pic.twitter.com/dhNlVim03Z
— Pick 6 Pack (@Pick6PackFB) June 23, 2025
Why Fans Are So Obsessed
This isn’t just another celebrity hookup. It’s a collision of two cultures:
- Burrow represents discipline, Midwestern humility, and sports royalty.
- Ponton is the Gen Z internet’s sunshine girl — confident, glamorous, and vulnerable online.
Put them together, and you get a slow-burn romance Gen Z can root for: understated, unconfirmed, and 100% watchable.
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What’s Actually Going On?
According to People magazine, the two have been “seeing each other casually” since fall 2024. Insiders say it’s chill, no labels yet, and they’re just enjoying the ride. That’s very on-brand for both stars—fame without the fanfare, just vibes and time.
And Olivia? She’s stayed graceful throughout, even when paparazzi pressed her with “Are you dating Joe?” questions. Her silence says more than any TikTok could.
Olivia Ponton: Quick Facts
- Age: 23 (Born May 30, 2002)
- Hometown: Naples, Florida
- Known For: TikTok, modeling, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2022 Rookie
- Height: 5′8″
- Social Media: 8M+ followers combined
Joe Burrow: Quick Facts
- Age: 28 (Born December 10, 1996)
- Team: Cincinnati Bengals
- Net Worth: ~$50 million
- Relationship Status (publicly): Single (but hmm…)
- Past Rumored GF: Olivia Holzmacher (college sweetheart)
What’s Next for #BurPont?
Will they go Insta official? Will we see them at more public events? Or is this one of those “we’re just friends” Hollywood moments that slowly becomes something more?
Either way, fans are hooked. And in 2025, if a romance can stay private this long, it might actually be real.
