Bengals QB Joe Burrow Makes it Official With SI Model Olivia Ponton in Miami

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Olivia Ponton set social media ablaze by appearing together publicly in Miami via TMZ, fueling speculation that they have officially confirmed their romantic relationship. This marks a significant shift for the couple, who have been linked since late 2024 but have kept their relationship largely under wraps until now.

The couple was spotted leaving the same car in Miami, a city known for its vibrant nightlife and high-profile events, just days after the Met Gala in New York City. While it’s unclear whether they attended a specific event, their public appearance together sent fans and media into a frenzy. Posts on X captured the excitement, with users like @NFL_DovKleiman and @JustJared sharing photos and congratulating the couple, noting that Ponton has been legally listed as an employee of Burrow for some time, a detail that initially sparked confusion about their relationship status.

According to reports, Burrow, 28, and Ponton, 22, have been “hooking up” casually since early fall 2024, with insiders describing their relationship as low-key until the Miami outing. The timing of their appearance, following months of speculation, suggests they are now comfortable stepping into the spotlight as a couple.

The relationship first gained public attention under dramatic circumstances in December 2024, when Ponton called 911 to report a burglary at Burrow’s $7.5 million Cincinnati mansion while he was away playing against the Dallas Cowboys. Ponton, listed as an “employee” in the police report, discovered a shattered bedroom window and a ransacked room, prompting her to alert authorities. This incident raised eyebrows, as Burrow had previously been in a long-term relationship with Olivia Holzmacher, his college sweetheart, and fans were unaware of any split.

The burglary inadvertently thrust Ponton and Burrow’s connection into the public eye. Burrow addressed the incident in a press conference, expressing frustration over his “privacy being violated in more ways than one,” a statement many interpreted as referring to both the break-in and the exposure of his personal life. Since then, Ponton has dropped subtle hints about their relationship, including posting Instagram photos with a Bengal tiger emoji and a lucky eight-ball emoji before a crucial Bengals game, which fans saw as a good-luck message for Burrow.

Olivia Ponton is a 22-year-old model and social media influencer with a massive following—7.6 million on TikTok and 2.9 million on Instagram. Born in Naples, Florida, she rose to fame during the pandemic through viral TikTok content and has since modeled for brands like Sports Illustrated, SKIMS, and Ralph Lauren. Ponton, who identifies as pansexual, has been open about her fluid approach to relationships and has previously dated TikToker Kio Cyr and others, often navigating public scrutiny over her love life. Her connection to Burrow has only amplified her visibility, with fans both celebrating and trolling her online, some jokingly referring to her as Burrow’s “employee” based on the police report.

Burrow’s relationship with Ponton appears to confirm the end of his long-term relationship with Olivia Holzmacher, a data analyst he met at Ohio State. The couple, who went public in 2017, were once rumored to be engaged after Holzmacher was spotted wearing what appeared to be an engagement ring in 2023. However, they hadn’t been seen together publicly since January 2024, leading to speculation of a breakup. The emergence of Ponton in Burrow’s life has shifted the narrative, with fans noting his transition into what some call a “messy single boy era” after years of a stable, private relationship.

Flip the pages for the video and more of Ponton who claims she likes all people not just the guys if you get what I am saying.

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