Exclusive: Simone Biles Reacts To Engagement And What’s Next For The Couple

Olympic legend Simone Biles and her fiancée Jonathan Owens join TODAY after their romantic engagement on Valentine’s Day. The couple talk about the planning process, as well as how her engagement ring stacks up against all of her Olympic hardware. “It definitely beats a gold medal,” Simone says.
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#SimoneBiles #Gymnastics #JonathanOwens

[@yellowstickers394]

Congratulations, Simone and Jonathan! Their kids’ athletic ability is going to be off the charts.

[@lucejasmine]

What if they don't wana be athletic

[@yellowstickers394]

@@lucejasmine Well, if they want to and it’s just a joke, lol.

[@kjdnyhmghfvb]

possibly, more than likely they will grow up seeing inadequacies for athletes, fill that niche and make a Ton of Money!

[@close7304]

So happy she held herself ( they) to a higher standard and got engaged to a wonderful man instead of just doing the Hollywood shuffle

[@wilburmcbride8096]

@@close7304 Hollywood Shuffle?

[@themartinmovement]

She deserves every bit of this! The honeymoon stage can last as long as you want it to. Always strive to keep that feeling you have right now forever. Congratulations you two 🥂♥️

[@Eveningbreeze721]

Great advice 😊

[@jojo4637]

U know u hate the fact she didn't choose to white out her genes like you. You wud have preferred her to lay up with a wm and create a hybrid 😆

[@themartinmovement]

@@jojo4637 Stay off of our channel with your hatred. If you want to comment here do that. The community we have on our channel do not exist in hatred so stay right here. You are a true clown and it’s so sad! My husband and I promote black love more than anything. Your hatred against people you do not know is ugly and unnecessary. You see a person skin and judge them right? What makes you better than white people who do that to us? My husband is Mexican and Irish, and fight everyday against injustice, like non black people did during the civil rights movement. You need to see somebody about your ugly spirit, and lack of knowledge. Do not come on here taking shine away from her love because you exist hatred.

[@yolonda2116]

Yes it can.. awesome

[@jojo4637]

@@themartinmovement yes mame Mrs 🛌 w I wouldn't want to offend you 😆😃😅

[@mer0106]

She's a doll. Brings me to tears to hear this news. Gorgeous ring by the way.

[@ninga55]

So happy for them! This girl has been through a lot & she is an example of what hard work & determination looks like ❤

[@linettewhite2122]

This woman is awesome and is Johnathan best of lifetime to them both

[@aprilgarrett2596]

I'm happy too because the last guy that she was with was NOT it. She upgraded! He was definitely a clout chaser!

[@TV-ob1if]

She’s an example of what a quitter looks like.

[@catinabox3048]

@@TV-ob1if Would you say that if she retired early because of injuries? Or would you fault a Level 6 gymnast for not attempting elite moves? Because that's what this was. Even if the root of Simone's issues back then were mental, the FACT was that she was physically incapable of performing those moves since she could not figure out where she was in the air. If she'd attempted to do so, it would have been the same as a level 6 attempting elite. She'd have suffered a career-ending injury and cost her team a chance to medal.

[@TV-ob1if]

@@catinabox3048 excuses, excuses. thousands of gymnasts before her and thousands of gymnasts after her will never use that as an excuse. NEVER. She is extremely talented and maybe the best talent of our generation but she will never have my respect - nor the respect of millions of other Americans who value teamwork and dedication over the "me" generation.

[@hottoppickz123]

The way he looks at her......makes your heart melt. Happy for the both of them💗

[@ML-zj3ph]

I love the way they look at each other, I remember young love when me and my husband started dating 38 years ago. It’s about mutual love respect , communication and compromise on both ends . Wishing this sweet couple the best in life. 🙏🏾❤️💃🏽

[@ColRusSer]

“It definitely beats a gold medal”. She’s too sweet. And a brilliant athlete😉

[@ruthharper2499]

I love this couple and wish them many years of happiness. Now can we talk about the perfect athletic children they’ll have?

[@B_Bodziak]

I hope their children don't feel pressured into going into athletics.

[@setsom2857]

Her Beau passed up medical school for the NFL. UCS accepted Simone. However, she decided to go professional instead. Having said this, they're not just athletic. They're intelligent as well.

[@jenniferschiltz2197]

I love it and see this will happen.Simone ia a sweetheart and deserves greatness.Jonathan Owens is blessed have Simone as a wife.Congradulations both of you, beautiful couple♥️🙏

[@emilyw530]

Congrats to them both! Soo good to see her so happy

[@dorethaevans3477]

I’m very happy for this couple.

[@Colecole3864]

💯🎯

[@daphneanderson2337]

Am so happy for you both 💗 God's riches blessings always 💖 my babies 👶

[@ag4864]

Congratulations!!! Such a beautiful couple!!! I wish them nothing but complete love, peace, and happiness in their union!!! 🥰💗

[@mees2751]

Thanks Jonathan for loving and embracing Simone. Black girl majic. I love to see our sisters winning in relationships 😘😘😘😘

[@denisesalt9729]

So so happy for them both. I hope they continue to be supportive of each other's goals and be each other's best cheerleaders. Love is more about a partnership and friendship. Smart man putting a ring on it.

[@cynbee8656]

I salute this brother. He chose a beautiful black woman!

[@aprilgarrett2596]

Their love is literally rare and inspirational! We all need to take points.

[@shannonjohnson4314]

Congratulations to the both of them! I'm so happy for them and wish them the best!

[@IamCynDoll]

Congratulations!!!!!! What a beautiful vibe this rising!

[@creating1_c1999]

Congratulations! It's a wonderful thing to see people lifting each other up instead of tearing each other down.

[@cyxw1234]

Absolutely Amazingggg!!😊

[@Sue-eb2hc]

Exactly

[@goddessakasha5958]

He looks like he really loves her. I wish them the best💞

[@user-yg1pe6wt2f]

"And then he stopped leaving" loll love them ❤

[@kandi-leasmith5574]

She sooooooo deserves this real love. She is one tough cookie. Take care of her Johnathon

[@parisannan]

Love Simone. Beautiful lady! Deserves the best of everything. 🥺💕💕💕

[@Colecole3864]

💯🎯

[@candaceg.8081]

Can these two be any sweeter/cuter???? I wish them many years of marital happiness, blessings and adventure! The ring?! WOW. WOW. WOW. Well done, Jonathan!

[@ceeceemckee1903]

Sooooo Amazing and im praying for their everlasting marriage that they'll keep the world out of their lives 💜💜 I love them 2gether 💜💜 keep God 1st it will last💜

[@charlesblack1086]

Congratulations. So happy for you both. Have a wonderful life!

[@mocha6767]

I am so happy for them. They deserve all the happiness in the world

[@shaunmeadors6551]

Congrats to you Simone and your fiancé .I wish you a lifetime of happiness and all the very best to the both of you.

[@livinglove0079]

Congratulations to you both. Such a sweet and pure young lady. Wishing them God's wonderful blessings .

[@believe5513]

So happy 😊😊😊 for these two!!! “CONGRATULATIONS TO A BEAUTIFUL COUPLE” 🥰

[@KatEyze1015]

Congratulations!!! So beautiful and blessings on your lives together!

[@jacquiebain9148]

Congratulations Jonathan and Simone! It sounds and looks like a solid relationship with God’s Blessings!🙏🏽❤️🇧🇸

[@chungjones2205]

I love her and happy for them! Best of luck to both Simone and Jonathan!

[@She17pj]

So happy for them such an adorable couple, he picked a beautiful ring 🎉🎉

[@chbry1050]

He got it made.

[@kcc1311]

And they stopped leaving, his expression and her laugh that was so funny, oh the young love. Keep the memories alive 😄👏🏽

[@jenh9361]

This is so AWESOME... You two ALWAYS BE KIND TO ONE ANOTHER!!!

[@bgee2749]

I hope their LOVE lasts a lifetime.

[@lindamoses5932]

So happy for you both! Your ring is gorgeous he did a great job picking it out ❤️😍

[@fabienne4205]

I love the way he looks at her 😻

[@lesvoix9572]

Well Deserved, Beautiful Lady! Congrats to the Both of You.

[@KCNwokoye]

Well said beautiful and talented Simone. So happy for you two! Haters are only sitting down on their couch and hating...don't waste any thought on people who don't know how to do hard things and have no empathy for those who do.

[@lemondropzs]

A word

[@louispoole4891]

Congratulations and much LOVE from Prentiss, Mississippi(Sipp)!

[@Sarbet888]

I am delighted to see her smiling, and I am glad she is doing ok.

[@sexytrish8701]

This was so cute I love Simone's honesty after everything she's been through with the gymnastic team doctor Larry Naser. She was so brave to speak about her experience publicly!! Congratulations on your engagement girl!! So happy for you im engaged too!! God Bless you guys . My advice is pick a date that's special to you guys!! God Bless!!🙏🙏💕💕😊😊

[@patriciascott8939]

Congratulations! They are so beautiful and seem so happy. We wish you the best! 🥰

[@andivlogs]

Simone looks so happy with him! ♥ Congratulations and best wishes to the lovely couple 😄

[@eommablink6478]

What a cute 😍 good-looking couple 💑! Congratulations 🎊 👏 💐 to the both of you ❤! May God Almighty truly bless you both.😊

[@wyteriawilson4007]

I'm just over here smiling.

[@idreona]

Awwww Simone is such a doll im so happy for her may God blessed them both .. Just 2 Cute Congratulations.....

[@andreacalderin6375]

Congratulations to Johnathan and Best Wishes to Simone. This is a beautiful example of how a relationship can blossom until eternity. So happy for this couple and I pray that their lives are filled with nothing but positivity and happiness.

[@trinelledouglas9926]

I smiled the entire time during this interview. I am extremely happy for this couple. May God bless your union and continued love and success to Simone and Jonathan.

[@SGzCMH]

CONGRATULATIONS to Simone and Johnathan on their engagement!!!!! I wish them ALL the best on their new journey together!!!!! 🎊💍🥂🍾🖤😊

[@joharper284]

I’m so happy for her may God bless you two!!

[@MrMarmaduke09]

I literally screamed when I saw her post on twitter about this!!!! I'm so happy for them

[@carolhowell1492]

Congratulations to you both and you deserve it all.

[@deeeeeeezzzzaaaa]

Aww how cute are they. Simone is glowing, she's beautiful.

[@shanaprice2031]

Congratulations Simone & Johnathan!!! I’m so excited about, God joining you two together!!

[@whoaitsreesy]

I wish them nothing but the best for their future. Simone so deserves all of this joy! I’m just so happy for them!

[@mstdotwilliams3404]

They are just the cutest!!! 😍😍

[@batmomchannel6343]

I'm so happy for them, you can tell hes in love with Simone.

[@mariak993]

Congratulations to Simone and Jonathan. May you always be happy and God bless you.

[@dc174]

Good looking couple... congratulations!

[@brooklynforever1990]

They are so freaking adorable. They both deserve this so much.

[@MsBdoll87]

this made my heart smile! i love the way they look at each other:)

[@contactpq]

So proud of you GURL for keeping it REAL!!! Congrats!!

[@uvyhtybhhhhhuhhjjjjj]

I LOVE HOW HAPPY SHE IS!!!!

[@LisaLisa-ui4iu]

He looks at her with a lot of love ❤️

[@jerrypiguet2724]

Congratulations

[@robinbunn3791]

Oh my goodness, what wonderful new to hear amid all this chaos. I'm so happy for Simone, who I loved from way back when she was just a little girl. She far exceeded even how far I thought she could go with all the negativity she had to deal with. That negativity only made her stronger. I wish more people would learn to deal with negativity as she does. When I saw her with Jonathan Owens, I prayed that their relationships would go the extra mile. They both seem to just fit together. This is so beautiful to hear, and I wish them all the best.

[@millennial4840]

He better take care of her...so happy for them💜💜💜💜

[@OfficialSwifty_13]

I love how she looks so adoringly at him, so nice to see her just glowing!

[@rosaspanjol673]

Wow!..Congratulations to both of them!🌹…. I hope he treats her well,because she’s a sweet girl ,and deserves it!…please be kind to her!

[@sandrinebiyiti9875]

He is probably kind to her

[@annmarie3364]

I pray that God keeps the union together through the good and bad times,,congratulations guys

[@TiredT]

I love that she basically said the critics are sitting at home watching the Olympics on the couch! Go Simone! Congratulations to you both on your engagement! ❤️💕❤️🙏💍

[@quinnafields9324]

Lol I know right

[@oneofakind2276]

The biggest compliment to a man is to see his lady smile

[@i95smuggler]

Happy for them both. I just hope they'll be there for each through thick & thin because as athletes they will be aching when they get older, especially Simone being a gymnast. I hope they'll put up with each other with love.

[@clashon4life843]

Congratulations 🎉🎈🎊🍾 Such A Cute Couple! Their Going To Have Beautiful Athletic Children 👶🏾 👶🏾 Blessings 💞

[@ro992]

*Very happy for you two. Never forget the word EMPATHY in your relationship* !. *Congrats* !

[@camilesquad8169]

Congratulations to our wonderful couple Simone and Jonathan, we r super excited for your engagement ❤️

[@Elaine-ee1eh]

Congratulations to you both on the engagement and remember to keep connecting by having a regular date night regardless of what is going on around you! ❤️

[@12loveashley]

They are so cute! I’m so happy for them

[@Ladylightway]

Congratulations!!! And continue Prayers and Blessing’s to the both of you. Simone Biles your Ring 💍 is simply Beautiful!!

[@metropcs1658]

I'm happy for them and wish them well.

[@anisetalarsen2886]

So happy for her and and him!!! She’s a beautiful soul!! God bless them too and what a gentleman and how it should be asking for her hand in marriage. ♥️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼💃🏽🥰

[@destinywilliams9387]

“My dog really loved her” lol I love that.

[@kimberlycrossley6134]

Congratulations on your engagement ring Simone Biles and your Up coming Wedding ceremony. Simone Biles and Johnathan Owens; You are both such a Beautiful and Successful Black couple..You make us (ALL) so very Proud 👏. You both deserve Happiness.

[@jabee7846]

Love then together. BEAUTIFUL COUPLE! Congratulations 🤗🤗

[@faithandvictory326]

ECSTATIC ABOUT THIS AND SENDING MANY PRAYERS FOR THEM AND THEIR UNION!!!

[@cynthiayoung2285]

Congratulations guys. Simon looks so happy. You Go Girl. Much love to you both❤❤❤❤💙💙💯💯

[@beolacarter6244]

They favor! It's beautiful.

[@elenarowe3642]

Love this so much!!

[@kaitlin4945]

She is glowing🥲💞💞so happy for both of them

[@liajohn1838]

They are both soo beautiful!!! Luv how he looks at her!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@claramcalister]

You guys deserve each other we are happy for you two be encouraged and be happy

[@henriettaokonkwo7356]

Such a lovely couple. God goodness and mercy shall follow you guys.

[@fayluv6693]

I love this couple many blessings to them both and I know they will not only make it far but forever together.... Everytime I see them, I just now with Grace and as well happiness... 💘

[@stacyfabiszewski4633]

Congratulations to you Simone and Johnathan! Super excited for both of you

[@imeldapolymise8457]

Oh My ! This is heartwarming . Please keep it together . I love you from way across the oceans.

[@purpleness64]

They are glowing with love

[@marlenereid5414]

Congratulations Simone.Well deserved and thank God he put a ring on it.You both deserve each other.May God bless and keep you both.