Ryan Clark Addresses All The Backlash Regarding Simone Biles' Husbands Interview

After the backlash Jonathan Owens received following his comments regarding his wife Simone Biles, Ryan Clark addressed what happened on the Pivot Podcast.
0:00 Jonathan Owen's comment
2:42 Social media backlash
3:44 Shannon Sharpe GOES OFF on Jonathan Owens
5:41 Ryan Clark addresses backlash
#ryanclark #simonebiles #jonathanowens

[@MsBeautytoons]

Definitely the interviewers were so disrespectful

[@ibuymyownroses]

Ryan Clark instigated the whole thing with his comments and failed to protect their relationship. They intentionally used that clip to promote the episode knowing exactly what would happen and then RC came to gaslight the public. The hosts’ reactions and comments during the whole interview added to the outrage. Even after the viral clip, Ryan Clark kept bringing it back up and tried to prompt Jonathan to say something nice about his wife. All three of those men sat up there and laughed at the man, not with him. They set him up to be ridiculed by the public and they owe him an apology. I actually feel sorry for the couple because The Pivot should have never released that unfavorable clip in the first place.

[@Princetonian4eva]

He said what he said He had every opportunity to say something positive about his wife and his love and admiration for her accomplishments and chose not to. That’s on him, not anyone else

[@ibuymyownroses]

@@Princetonian4eva I agree. He’s responsible for what he said but they still instigated. It was all nasty work

[@2cents250]

It is not his job to protect THEIR relationship.

[@ibuymyownroses]

@@2cents250 I get it. Didn’t have to instigate it tho.

[@Igetsitin89]

​@@ibuymyownroseslike the man said ...did u even watch the whole thing I'm guessing no

[@ossier2796]

I don’t care how he meant it, if his wife isn’t bothered why are we. They’re a beautiful young couple and I wish them a long and happy marriage.

[@NoHrmanHauht]

U a OG 💯

[@camiblutube7116]

Because we as humans have a curiosity for things and people! If people don't want other people in their business, then just leave ALL social media alone!

[@milanC4659]

​@@camiblutube7116Facts!!!

[@nugrowtholdsoul451]

@@camiblutube7116I don’t think the mind them in their business because they are interviewing. But when people act as if they have to conform to what they think they should be is the problem. How is it impossible not to know who she was? I thought she was Gabby Douglas🤷🏽‍♂️lmao

[@camiblutube7116]

@@nugrowtholdsoul451 No you didn't, so stop! She looks nothing like Gabby Douglas. If she was using an alias as a name and he didn't see her face nor her profile, then I could believe it. But if he saw her and her government name then, that's different. He's not telling the truth!

[@keepsit100atalltime9]

Ryan is feeling guilty because he helped create this situation. He does not need to defend Johnathan. Johnathan knows what he said. He was just responding to RYAN'S questions.

[@slowride5271]

During the interview Ryan baited Jonathan into this mess. Ryan didn’t do him any favors in that line of questioning and Jonathan walked unwittingly right into it. Surely Jonathan has answered this question before, he should have been better prepared so he could walk away without making himself look so foolish. I remember putting my foot in my mouth when I was his age - who hasn’t. Just being at the celebrity level there’s no room for errors of this kind. Simone is definitely being a supportive wife to him which speaks a lot of her strong character.

[@veganbutterfly3652]

Ryan facial expressions during the interview also said a lot ... now he wants to gaslight the public... like the public is the problem and not him!!!

[@RiqochetRoseTarot]

I think the issue was that he never gave her props at all. He didn't even say how proud he was of her or anything. But we're opinionated because they put their business out there.

[@19sexiiblack]

Another one that didn't watch the whole interview because he definitely did give her props

[@likeisaidjenkins3689]

And yet you don't mind indulging in their business just because it's out there. Who twisted your arm and forced you to do so?

[@EricaEarth]

@@19sexiiblack people are mad because he was lying that he was not into gymnastics. We found out he was a super fan of gymnastic in his 2012 tweet about Gabby Douglous at the time she was number 1 in gymnastics. He wrote many tweet about Gabby and the team. So we all know that he was so into Simone Biles that why he slip up and said he thought it was a prank when Simones text him.

[@walewilliams6298]

Looks like you didn’t want the interview at all

[@hospitaladministrator3359]

@@EricaEarthsuper fan?? Really? He could have saw a highlight of it on Facebook and commented. Wtf is wrong with you people?

[@janeicekaranja8977]

Ryan please!😂 you said it yourself out loud that so you didn't want her. Anybody with a pulse can see straight through this guy.

[@19sexiiblack]

And he answered and said, I wouldn't say that. Let's not leave out that part because it doesn't fit your narrative

[@missrd395]

Fr

[@zizey1745]

@@19sexiiblack "I wouldnt say that" is not a good response. That's on Johnathan even if the Ryan baited him.

[@GinaCriv]

Ryan Clark, you don't even believe what you're saying. I saw you side-eyeing him when he lied that he didn't know who she was. STOP. He doesn't need defending, he needs to APOLOGIZE!!!

[@19sexiiblack]

To who? Y'all wanna be fake mad internet folks? I mean because his wife is perfectly fine

[@veganbutterfly3652]

@@19sexiiblack RC needs to apologize to Jonathan and Biles because he actually created the mood of that interview. RC asked Jonathan in the interview "so you was really the catch? Other comments RC made "She booked you" " Jonathan didn't really want Simone Biles" these are comments Ryan Clark made. He is more responsible for how that interview came out. But now he has the nerve to gaslight the public.

[@egujugapupfh7543]

@@19sexiiblack not from the video i seen

[@NEWEST123]

I personally feel like the ones who were interviewing him were a lil disrespectful imo.. the way they just kept laughing and even the way he said "if I say this out loud Johnathan Owen's ain't really want Simone biles" something about that just seemed off there 🤔

[@eatravi5533]

That’s what men do when we know one of the bros capping lol I couldn’t believe it verbally said it even if it was true lol

[@BBFLYRISEN]

This man is CLEARLY lying that he didn’t know who Simone is. And he’s making it seem like she was so thirsty over him. She was just lonely and chose the wrong person for a mate as many sisters do when they get lonely.

[@datswart7573]

She said it herself that she chased him. Believe it or not Simone Biles isn’t that cute. That man is an NFL player with his pick of the litter. The only way Simone Biles was going to get with a man like that is if she shot her shot. She did and it paid off. Be happy for her and let it be. If a woman said what he said all of you will be on social media saying “yaas queen”. Don’t be a hypocrite

[@BBFLYRISEN]

@@datswart7573 I said he’s lying that he didn’t know who she was.

[@wanderlustly313]

@@datswart7573 Exactly!!

[@bluestsea]

He’s basically with her because his career won’t last as long as hers. She’s more marketable and she’ll get endorsements long after she retires. She’s an Olympian no way he didn’t know who she was. She is definitely the catch. He’s in the nfl and his type will only attract gold diggers ironically lol. He’s smart but hopefully she’s smarter.

[@wanderlustly313]

@@bluestsea Hopefully they're both smarter than you. 🤦‍♂

[@chimbwiz]

They trapped this guy with those questions. It's not like he just woke up one morning and started saying his the catch. SMH.

[@psychandson6337]

Trapped him tf. All he had to do is say we met on an app. We hung out and connected instantly. All that extra shit he said because he wanted to. You a weirdo to

[@NoName-gy6qr]

They did trap him with the questions

[@PanAfricanist]

In the same sentence he says he thought it was fake {getting messaged by Simone obviously} but in the same breath he says he did not know who she was...which is which playboy

[@ebonyessence8]

I thought I was the only one that caught that. He's lying.

[@colettehylan19]

This dude must be afraid of being sued. He's the one that set Mr. Biles up in the interview. He damn near called Mr. Biles a liar.

[@monabee5044]

I watched that episode of The Pivot and all three guys, Ryan, Fred and Channing felt he was lying. So when Ocho said, “He lyyyyyyy’n” I laughed so hard. You don’t have to follow gymnastics to know who Simone is. I don’t follow basketball but know who Lebron James and Steph Curry is.

[@AfrikanLifestyle]

Just because you do doesn't mean that others do...

[@pthesmith]

@@AfrikanLifestyle She represented the UNITED STATES in the olympics. So, he doesn’t follow gymnastics, the olympics, or the news???

[@wanderlustly313]

@@pthesmith The large majority of Black men in America don't follow gymnastics, the olympics and DEFINITELY not the news in 2024.

[@True-Poet]

This is so unfortunate. He told the story and is getting backlash for telling their story on how they met and got started. I don't know who he is and who she is. It's possible to not know famous people. There's so many famous that I don't know. I don't understand why is he getting attack? This man is a successful nfl player. She's successful as well with both of them being millionaires. They both love each other and you can tell. She's a beautiful young women and he seems like a good guy. What's the issue? Humans are something else. I pray that this couple stays together and continue on their journey. I hope they don't allow the outside noise to ruin their relationship. This is ridiculous and laughable.

[@likeisaidjenkins3689]

I absolutely wish that this could somehow be mass posted because everything you have said is spot on. Thank you! ❤

[@thetruth4320]

Who cares who's the catch as long as they caught each other

[@KDStyle1]

Ryan Clark and his crew were very messy in that interview.

[@KaylonWay_]

Them being on a dating app is crazy

[@ClasherSports]

its a dating app for celebs only.. i think they screen every new acct

[@TheBlairWenchProject]

@@ClasherSports_it’s not celeb only. They just look at your followers count._

[@blackperl4541]

Well said, Ryan Clark .💯

[@patrickhenry2845]

People, if you watch the cable news, you'd be surprised how many women had tried to get in touch with Tom Brady after his divorce was final.

[@user-nn6vm8dm8y]

WHY ARE People such HATERS!?? First of all, MIND YO' BUSINESS!! It was soo REFRESHING and REWARDING to see Simone happy after her ordeal! They seem made for each other, & Nobody knows the wounds we can't see that she's healing from. That's a depth that may make him "The Catch" that no one else could see! In the future, hope they keep their personal business between them and God, & have a fruitful, wonderfully inspired life through the "God of Isreal!" 🙏🏿💕

[@conniewalker1109]

He spoke well but if you watch the whole podcast interview they didn't believe him either but good job for speaking out and standing up for him👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@travisblair3189]

It doesn't look like you watched the entire interview.

[@conniewalker1109]

@travisblair3189 my opinion is mine whether you like it or not, and our view doesn't have to be the same

[@travisblair3189]

@@conniewalker1109 Yep. Our opinions are like tongues. Everybody has one.

[@colettehylan19]

The interviewers laughed At Mr. Biles through the whole thing and that one that talked about them looking at each other, lovingly, was the main one. He damn near called Mr. Biles a liar. Now that interviewer is behaving like a hypocrite. Look at the whole thing.

[@Malachi-Rhodes]

​@colettehylan19 Why are you calling him Mr. Biles when his last name is Owens not Biles.

[@RobinHoodHefe]

Grown men speaking down on another man like this is lame.

[@Princetonian4eva]

Grown men speaking out against the bad behavior of other men is leadership

[@RobinHoodHefe]

@@Princetonian4eva you sound like a 304! What bad behavior? Gossip isn’t leadership. It’s woman shit.

[@iveyyancy2438]

Wow!!! Ryan, Brother!! Much love for you. Way to set the record straight. All about the truth being told.

[@roseycheeks34]

Agreed !!!!! I think that people need to stop picking apart people so quickly !

[@stephaniecovington4503]

Totally Agree

[@Reese1882yw]

Simone Biles loves that dude if you look at her wedding photos she's showing genuine affection for him that's something alot of these women have never experienced.

[@Reignsupreme76]

We don't deny that she has genuine love for her husband. The question is if he has genuine love for his wife?

[@Reese1882yw]

@@Reignsupreme76 bro you're an idiot the man explained how he met her and you lonely hens got " he doesn't love her" out of it smh like I said you wouldn't know what genuine affection is you've never experienced it's clear. No way someone who has a rational level of understanding would take this as he doesn't really love her the same.

[@LetMeEatDem]

Nobody ever heard of this dude lol

[@Reese1882yw]

@@LetMeEatDem doesn't matter bruh that wasn't his point he was just saying how they met I expect these rebuttal from women grown men making that conclusion is weird af and proves we have a bunch of effeminate men masquerading. Also the man literally explained that he was training during her Olympic run which means he probably wasn't watching the Olympic games and wasn't invested in who's competing. Do you know every pro softball player?? Probably not because you aren't invested in the sport that's literally all he was saying.

[@LetMeEatDem]

@@Reignsupreme76he gon take her to the cleaners. I’m all for that though.

[@ddjyt2009]

I used to fall into the same trap of thinking everyone knows or ought to know what I know. Most young people under 25 can’t tell you who the vice president. When I was in college I had no idea who the Olympic gymnast were.

[@johncapo2843]

thank you

[@friedkake1876]

I think what you have to observe from this interview is that he literally belittled her the entire time

[@friedkake1876]

Watch the entire interview and even you would cringe with embarrassment

[@GhostBra333]

​@@friedkake1876mmm, nope dumbass. You idiots just want to see and believe shit that way. If he did, wtf does that have to do with you? Are you married to them.? Are you a family member? Anybody can take a moment or words and turn it into what you believe it meant or should mean to you. Does not make it true. People nowadays can't read or listen with comprehension. It's like everybody is just getting dumber and everone spreading their own views on the internet without knowing anything about anybody and it's no different then the old women in my hood that like to gossip about everybody.

[@MIGGYME1]

Not knowing the vice president and not knowing an olympian is two totally different things. This just goes to show u how dumb people are now especially with your comparison. If i dont watch baseball (a sport) how would i know the players? You LIVE in AMERICA….you should KNOW your president and vice president.

[@sexyassness]

He absolutely googled her when he saw them followers if he knew who Gabby is he definitely knew who she was according to his tweets. He was only interested after he saw the followers. He mentioned nothing about how he thought of her character or beauty wise only followers. Why lie? Why downplay your own wife to make it look like she was thirsty and desperate? My husband nor I would ever embarrass each other in public like that.

[@psychandson6337]

You said it perfectly, better than I because my response was profanity riddled lol. Why would you embarrass your wife and make her seem desperate and thirsty. Mfs is pathetic

[@GMAMEC]

You worded it well. I think his downplaying of her was disrespectful. It’s like he doesn’t realize what he has. She has always respected him. Unfortunately, his comments were perceived as uncaring, “superior”; and flippant. He should know better, especially as a public figure.

[@moniquem3738]

I don't think it was intentional he just clearly wasn't all that interested in her in the beginning

[@sexyassness]

@@moniquem3738 I agree with the fact he wasn’t interested in the beginning and in my humble opinion he’s still not interested, but he was able to marry up, so he’s settled and he knows that he is the prize in her eyes, so no matter what he does she will stand by him, this happened to me in my first marriage. His actions that caused embarrassment to her were intentional. When you really and truly love your partner or someone in general you handle them with care especially, you think about them first before yourself, especially when it’s a black woman due to the scrutiny we already get on so many fronts.

[@19sexiiblack]

You do know that those tweets were from 2012 right when Gabby was the face of the Olympics when he was 17 at the time. Simone didn't come out until 4 years later when he was in COLLEGE playing football. Also, how did he make her look thirsty and desperate telling the story of how they met? Y'all say anything

[@edkiely2712]

Well done again! Your analysis is comprehensive, you don't overly sensationalize the story for emotional effect, and you give an honest assessment of the situation.

[@S_67F]

Ryan Clark does a really good job at telling people to piss off! The response to ESPN lady Kimberly Martin's trashing of Cam Newton was excellent.

[@RaymondBrown-xw4cj]

This young man should be raising Simone up. The fact that so many young Black men don't think he should be elevating, praising and promoting his very exceptional wife, is an indication of rampant Black misogyny, which is common among many young Black men. A husband's job is to cherish his wife, and never embarrass or elevate himself at her expense, nor make her second to anyone, including himself. A man is supposed to be a protective cover for his wife. They are supposed to be one. She is his other half, not his competition. He should have never told that story. If he thinks that men are always the catch, then he belongs in a fraternity not a marriage.

[@ncx3066]

The pivot understanding the dynamics between bm and bw, understanding the current pressure points carelessly put out a click bait video with the expectation of it going viral and it did. I believe people were happy for simone and her marriage but are now a little concerned because of the Pivots very interview. Their laughing, their line of questioning, the choice of words was all intended to get the reaction that they did. Don't blame bw because we received the message we were intended to receive....lol The Pivot cast a negative light on Simone's union...Don't try to pivot now.

[@laevoluzione]

100%

[@demetriusevans4139]

Stop it. Y'all hate to see a BW happy with a BM. Y'all would've rather see him be abusive and out here cheating because you could care less about her or other BW. It's all about spewing your usual hate toward BM and revealing your jealousy because the BM who know YOU don't want you. Along with any other races of men

[@SAKILE1]

Very well said. Channing and Ryan were very unprofessional and disrespectful.

[@psychandson6337]

I love your response, then Ryan weird ass tryna put the very fire out he started. I'm looking at Ryan side eyed now

[@nanaobben5166]

@@psychandson6337 I completely agree. Ryan and 'em started it.

[@jmreasor10]

All I saw was two people madly in love with eachother and its a beautiful thing, they are both the catch, and they caught eachother, real people, and I mean genuine good hearted people dont measure another humans worth by money, but people think networth is the basis for a "catch". She probably thinks he is the catch, cause he dont look at her like that, they are best friends

[@edgarfuentes6394]

Exactly and when he was explaining the story they would show clips of her and how she was smiling and everything. She looks genuinely happy with him and he was glorifying her on how she helps him become a better athlete and also a better man as well. Also what’s wrong if she basically did shoot her shot at him and it wasn’t the other way around. Like he said if she never did it he would have never spoken to her. I’ve had moments like that as well and actually felt the same way! This generation is starting to become so disgusting with all this negativity. What happen to those days when if you didn’t have nothing nice to say about a person then don’t speak at all and keep it to yourself. Shout to Ryan Clark like he said it’s crazy that he even has to address this situation when it shouldn’t even be an issue.

[@nicoobrowner59]

Very beautiful comment. How she treats and values her husband should be an aspiration for all women, especially if she has a higher financial income than her husband. Its a beautiful thing! 😇💅🏼

[@dlphil24]

I know social media is everywhere and it might be hard to believe, but there are folks that dont track every thing that others are tracking. There are busy folks that dont watch tv or engage with sm like the rest of us do. To me, its highly believable that he was unaware of who she was.

[@Malachi-Rhodes]

Na man everybody knows who Simone Biles is. All 7.8 billion people on this planet. There's no way one person couldn't know who she is.

[@Malachi-Rhodes]

@@cah1964 I'm it's just hard to show that through text. It's everybody keeps calling him a liar for not knowing who she was.

[@roaroa5291]

Nonsense. I live in Eastern Europe and don't follow sports or watch tv and I knew who she was.

[@dlphil24]

@@roaroa5291 ok...but what does your experience have to do with his?

[@dlphil24]

@@Malachi-Rhodes, you don't know that. Youre assuming just like many others are.

[@ZiyahRumbidzia]

Thank you for sharing these positive comments, it’s refreshing. I am a Media and Cultural studies and Sociology graduate amongst other things, and it’s shocking how some of these small minded black people in America are behaving with colonised mindsets. The interviewers on the show were so disrespectful and the guests, due to no fault of their own, got pulled into this derogatory part of this interview. The couple are young and from excellent backgrounds and we have grown men, trying to pollute them, and mislead the husband to act out of character, (whilst his wife is present as well); due to trickery with language, setting a tone, framing and isolating words; for the primary intention of shaming the union and Simone; and upholding the white supremacy belief system, that she is not desirable or beautiful enough for this black man with light coloured eyes. Throughout the interview, the interviewers keep referring to Simone’s husbands features and even one of them, was trying to create solidarity with him, based on his belief that the husband has similar skin colour to him; pushing the idea that they have this shared advantage in life ( the interviewer referred to them as being fine red dimes). The black family is apparently in danger in America, and this is how so called black men (interviewers), are choosing to portray this young black couple. This is absolutely absurd and concerning and totally harmful to this young union. Black couples; be mindful of jealousy and hatred perpetuated in jest, by ignorant people who can also be a person of colour externally. They will project these primitive beliefs consciously and unconsciously, in small talk, pushing white suprematist belief systems onto impressionable people idly watching. Done in ignorance, due to the inferiority complex held by those individuals, around standards of beauty, the power of melanin and the absents of any spiritual understanding of unions; a limited understanding of life, the misconception that everything and everyone, operates and is governed only by, physical external factors, removed from one’s inner self. It is also shocking, that these interviewers have no respect or care in the management of their tongue. This couple are young and their innocence and lack of knowledge in relation to the power of words and manipulation, has been taken advantage of during this interview. One of the interviewers kept going on about Simone’s husband being pretty, etc and trying to project particular negative characteristics/behaviours onto him. To Simone and her husband, thank you for solidifying your relationship/union and please understand that not everybody will be happy for the both of you. Some men and woman will be waiting in the wings to tell your husband who he should find attractive, more desirable, based on the limited perspective, of crabs in a bucket. They will impose certain negative behaviours and laugh to cover up their amazement that someone who they consider to be like them, could operate outside of their ‘normal ‘, as they don’t like people who challenge societal norms, even when the norms are based on a colonial system being upheld by the white supremacy belief system. What is embarrassing also…is that people who are not black, can see this behaviour from a mile away and are deeply ashamed that some black people (especially black men) are behaving in this manner towards the very women they should naturally be respecting and protecting. However, like the buffoons they were once described as, they are still tap dancing for them, and to their story line, dance a little faster boy, yes sir, I’ll do it for you”. “Do not share your pearls before swines” (quote). These kind of interviews are not suited for this couple because of the hidden agendas here. There is a danger that people of colour/black people, like these interviewers, are unconsciously or consciously playing a hand in damaging this couples dignity, self respect, and public reputation, and Simone’s legacy; as the greatest gymnast of all time. Simone has already had to manage so much racism in this sport, overcome this, to be a national treasure. These absent minded bafoons, are devaluing everything this couple silently represent, especially for young black adults, due to their immaturity, ignorance and behaviour; they celebrate everything and anything other than, the stability of the black family. To Simone and her husband, guard your relationship carefully, have an expert on your team to filter what you say and what plate forms you agree to support and come on. You are both in the public eye and if you want to protect your image/s, how you speak, and what is disclosed needs to be managed with a professional team. Your team will support you in your delivery. People like to shame black people, so please choose very carefully which platforms are respectful; as Simone can go from national treasure, to national trash over night, if her PR team do not step up quickly, and shut this whole thing down. Step back and select the class of the platform carefully and take professional lessons on, how to redirect conversations/how to assert yourselves politely and with authority, during interviews, and public engagements / how to stay focused and not laugh, in order to fill in awkward gaps, learn to process/analyse information/language so any laughing is not potentially damaging harmful to oneself, how to politely communicate in order for someone who is being perverse, or disrespectful to back off during a televised interview, how to not answer a question without drawing attention to not answering that question and reword that question back to the interviewer in order support your agenda and derail interviewers tactics, how not to recklessly blurt out answers/ideas without attention to the question and the impact of the act of blurting out without considerable thinking, how to ensure you are respected during an interview from the onset, setting the tone of the interview to get the results that you want, how to naturally return to a question that has been asked previously but was insufficient, not answered diligently or as intended, so self-correction can be professionally undertaken. The support from skilled professionals will prepare this young couple next time, so an interview will give them the results they want, and be empowering for them. In media, most responses should be rehearsed so they sound very natural and checked over by PR experts beforehand. No blurting out responses as this is indicative to the interviewer that the guest can be easily manipulated into giving answers without thinking in real time and analysing the implications of the questions and impact to self. This is a young, innocent couple, and I hope their team steps up. This couple need expert branding and a good Pr team/ cultural/language expert, mentors and people who are able to give them a lot of support and love to ensure that what this young couple are building is protected and growth continues. We must remember that not everybody we encounter wants other people, to have that happy ending in life, like Cinderella. Well done to this beautiful couple and take care of each other.

[@formationofwords290]

YOU -"Small minded?"🤔 ME - "Leave your mother out of it she doesn't know any better you IDIOT."

[@tigerlilly1545]

I didn't read all of your long comments but I agree that Shannon Sharpe is totally irresponsible for coming after this young brother. If old people like Sharpe don't care what negativity comes out of his mouth which never should have spoken, how we expect young people to conduct themselves on a social media platform.

[@reginayfavors]

I read the whole thing. I can't help it. I'm an English teacher. This destructive dynamic can truly be summed up under the light skin - dark skin. The aunt of my ex-boyfriend told him that she should not marry me because our kids will come out dark, and you generally want light skin kids. Thank God he dropped. The irony is he is dark and the woman he married is light, and their kid is dark! Interesting. On the other side, choosing the right platform is important. The platform with Ryan Clark and Channing Crowder has already had some controversy with Channing calling Russell Wilson names, etc. I wouldn't have gone on that platform just out of fear that Channing would say something stupid. However, this time it was Ryan. Interesting. Great comment. This would go great in a case book for how to handle PR or social perception, etc.

[@sherriew36]

They were disrespectful. There was no need to egg him on and declare 'that he didn't really want her'. I bet they would have never acted like that if Simone wasn't a dark skin woman.

[@thealchemist333]

I have been saying the same exact things only you said it 1000 times better! 🎯 And I read every bit of it. I 1000% agree. The interviewers, especially Ryan Clark laced and lead this conversation with all kinds of negative suggestions and questions. He put words in Jonathan's mouth and twisted everything to devalue him and his wife and their union. I was disgusted. I also noticed them mentioning him being light skinned, which also alerted me to them being low level haters I saw another dark skinned black man's KZbin video on this clip and he seemed to tear them down as well. He made it seem as though Simone being dark skinned probably didn't have many options so that is why she "chased" him. He has mentioned dark skinned enough for me (even tho he is himself) for me to think he likes playing with colorism amongst women, but he seems to have a colorist issue with light skinned men. He called her husband weak and insecure just for admitting his past issues, which he was asked about in the first place. That was very vulnerable and honest of him He mentioned that Simone had a history of dating light skinned men as if it was a problem. 🤔 What a lot of people don't know is that many light skinned, biracial and wyt men pursue dark skinned women. All of them aren't out here acting like Chris Brown However, the skin color ish shouldn't have been an issue and this relationship has bought the colorism out that men have for other men as well I don't believe people are this outraged by him not knowing her and saying he's a catch. I believe a lot of women are angry because she's a pretty dark skinned woman who took a good looking successful black man of the market. There are so many comments from delusional women who keep saying she's not his type or that he's not attracted to her. They are sick with misery and jealous, because they feel entitled to a black man such as himself over dark skinned women. They will continue to ignore the positives he's said on the interview and all of the positive things he has said and done since meeting to marrying her, because it will make them feel secure about themselves to ignore the positive and run with their own narrative People need to also question why black men are getting too comfortable insulting and disrespecting another man's wife when she's black🧐. I think Ryan owes them a public apology. He's acting like it is just the people tripping, but he lead the whole witch hunt I wish the best to Simone and Jonathan. Their light irritated all the demons😂. May they remain unbothered and locked in for life✨✨✨

[@nic2859]

Ryan spoke very well about it. The issue, I believe, is that divorce is so high and ppl are starting to see the red flags up front. Usually based on analysis after it’s too late. I think Simone was letting him have his moment but she knows what the deal is 😂 ultimately, we really like Simone and what she stands for so everyone wants her to have a relationship that reflects the greatness she’s created for herself

[@davonteburroughs487]

But a relationship have nuffin to do wit her success that’s where yall get errthing wrong at

[@andremotivation6561]

LOL that has nothing to do with anything on top of the fact that its women who initiate 75% of divorces. The backlash is nonsense.

[@yumyumb7297]

​@andremotivation6561 what point do you think you made? Women primarily filing for divorce indicates a pattern of poor behavior from men. rom men.

[@andremotivation6561]

@@yumyumb7297 i was addressing the other womans statement with "divorce and red flags" being the one of the reasons for this "backlash". I was stating that non of that matters on women's end because most women end up divorcing men for little to nothing. I'm still not sure why folks are giving Jonathan needs a hard time.

[@johncapo2843]

LETTING HIM HAVE HIS MOMENT ? spoken like a women who grew up with simps wow.

[@unleashthekeish]

Ryans out here spreading fuel then setting it on fire telling people they don't see it. He was the MAIN one laughing and shaking his head. We saw the fire Ryan cant unsee it now🤓

[@xDarkPx]

You know who's not trolling him? Simone Biles. You know who thought he was the catch? Simone Biles...

[@swgame2511]

This why you keep relationships personal. Too many haters wants relationships to fail, because they're have lonely bitter lives.

[@NishaG747]

This is interesting, how is the initiator of these thoughts, through his reverberation in bm thought, from another bm? Going to hold the public accountable or shame them. To what they believe that they heard. He started it, blame it on Ryan.

[@MindHeartBodySoul]

Right! I’m so done. Unbelievable

[@maryj1156]

It was a joke! It's not Ryan's fault that people took a joke and a playful response and twisted it.

[@NishaG747]

@@maryj1156 No jokes told that was men speaking men. They were having conversation that a girlfriend or wife should have been excluded from.

[@NishaG747]

Is how a man speak to men about the women that they have in their life out of necessity and not out of his desires.

[@maryj1156]

@@NishaG747Look..I think it was an immature joke but I still believe it was a joke.. but It’s crazy how people are projecting on this couple. I hope these 2 are wise enough to not allow others in their marriage. The truth is we ALL of us who are married have said and done things when we were young ans/or newly married that was misguided, selfish, and immature and with proper guidance, patience from our spouse, and time to mature, we are still going strong. They'll be fine IF they truly love each other and are willing to grow together. I don't know his heart but neither does anyone else who are making all of this assertions..only time will tell.

[@MrMoraltv]

Yall simps are crazy he is a nfl player

[@AntiPlatitude]

I didn’t know who Simone Biles was until after the Olympics. Thanks RC for telling these children what it is… people are so quick to judge others based on 60 seconds of their story that they saw on a MF KZbin short.

[@iwillgowiththatcat8667]

Dont be fucking stupid

[@AmberColeman-gq1wn]

Did you know who her husband was? Lol

[@AntiPlatitude]

@@AmberColeman-gq1wn TBH no, I didn’t

[@travisray2934]

I mean this is a lot of passion for something tha couldn't fckn matter less lmao 😅 poor Johnathan, he aint done nothing wrong

[@celestem.sharper-BBnBaB]

Thank you, Ryan Clark! Well stated. 👏🏽 -BBnBaB

[@bigt2079]

I believe him. I heard her name and had some concept she did well at the Olympics, but I didn’t care what was going on in the Olympics, so I couldn’t have told you much more than that. Not everyone is going to be interested, even with the media telling us what we better care about. This is really outrage over nothing.

[@BrandonTimmons-km4hi]

Most people worship celebrities here in America. Us as blacks are the worst... it's really sad.

[@ronque23]

There’s a loud group of people who thrive in victimhood. If they hear something that they dont immediately recognize as positive feedback, they automatically default it to something to cry and moan about even if it’s nothing.

[@BrandonTimmons-km4hi]

Dang... TY shadow banned my original comment...

[@johncapo2843]

I AM THE PRICE last time I checked, a woman cannot be married to a man without his say so, women are the gate keepers to sex, men are in charge of relationships (aka the CATCH) how can a woman be the price to something she does not have control of now who is the price ????

[@friedkake1876]

Go watch the entire interview. Imagine being belittled by your PARTNER of all people in the public eye lol

[@juliusmoore2176]

Thank you Ryan! Thank you!

[@tenacious1]

Keep your relationship PRIVATE. No interviews. No photos.

[@imperfectlyperfect3961]

Leave these young people alone! Let them live their lives and do it their way!

[@derickegrant]

RC started the fire with the face of "I can't believe that"...then after the blaze got out of control...RC wants everyone to accept the destruction that he left in his wake...is laughable. Obviously The Pivot is not a place for relationship discussions...😂😂😅😂

[@mikehinson5935]

RC no need to apologize. It was an amazing interview!!! I thought nothing of it. She is sweet and he seems like a great dude.

[@antoniojames9493]

How has this been a story for 3 days?😂

[@inblackamericaradio5409]

Because the lonely and bitter community think they can pray the marriage away 😂😂😂

[@19sexiiblack]

Because people making money off of it.

[@jpeoples]

I’m happy to see a black man stand unapologetically strong as the leader of his family! Times are finally changing. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@theescaperoom7823]

Old school. That's how we were in my young days.

[@CharlieCrack9980]

Better than wearing dresses... latest victim.. Ne-Yo

[@sweetsugarteete1]

Really he didn’t have to tell all that, really!!! Who new him😂

[@ncx3066]

Did he stand as a leader of his family or when it would have really counted threw his wife under the bus? Let me help you with the answer...he actually exhibited very poor leadership skills. He didn't have his team's, aka his wife's back. He actually exposed his family to ridicule. He allowed his ego to blind him and walk right into a bad line of questioning. We're talking about it now because of how poorly he failed his family. How do you not see that? Oh that right..because men are the prize.

[@jpeoples]

@@ncx3066 Ridicule from whom? The only people mad is single black women who can’t get a husband?? What buss?? She was raised to put her man as king of her family. Mrs Owens is the most respected and protected woman in America right now.

[@logicalblackman8228]

He was obviously the catch to _her_. Being famous or highly accomplished, doesn’t necessarily make you more of a catch than anyone else, especially if you are a woman. Men generally value other things in a woman, not money.

[@johncapo2843]

WRONG men go hunting for women, if successful, you get a CATCH he is the price because he has domain over relationship

[@MrYunus999]

@@johncapo2843wtf are you talking about? She is worth 16mil and he is 7mil. 9more mil to have 3 at best

[@roseboone1890]

@@johncapo2843he’s the catch deal w it

[@ObaShango7]

@@johncapo2843faceless human.. men really do not value a woman’s money more than peace and happiness. It’s very rare that a man marries for money

[@stevelumumbashabazzz5087]

@@johncapo2843 money don’t make a woman attractive. Men do not go look under women skirts for accomplishments or money. Her husband is in the top 10%. It’s statistically impossible for most women to have a man like that. That’s why he is a prize

[@user-ri3rg8tw2s]

Real Talk King 🙏

[@RuffhouseNC]

She winning

[@RealityCheck1980]

That’s great. But I think if you want your interviewees to be taken seriously, you shouldn’t laugh and give them the side eye when they express themselves; then stop the interview while laughing at him to then just say, ‘Now I’ll let you finish your story’. You should keep a straight face, you did him no favors and I think you realize that and wanted to clear the air in a video….They will be fine, but he will probably be more cautious in the future.

[@belmontpaul6855]

Im an avid football and sports fan and i had no idea who she was. I dont even watch olympics

[@Tennessee2012]

me either

[@alfredopena7157]

I didn't know who she was either. The only reason I found out about her was pro wrestler Max Caster from AEW mentioned her in his diss rap. (He got backlash from it too.)

[@acebutterfly2725]

@belmont Did you know who he was? Even the professional athletes featured in this vid didn’t know who he was.

[@DC...]

@@acebutterfly2725 Most people don't know about Lamar Ball, Kwame Brown, Stephen Jackson or Cam Newton. No one has that much free time to follow everything and everyone. Missy people barely remember Gabrielle Douglas

[@acebutterfly2725]

@@DC... You’re presenting faulty logic.The point of my comment is this- someone who is making the bold clai, that they are the catch, and no one knows their name is the issue. He made his comment, so that he could feel good about himself relative to his wife. Even in this interview he states that he has suffered with confidence.

[@heatherelliott8246]

👏🏾Exceptional follow up from the interviewer. & yes, Johnathan meant what he said. He was being honest & unwittingly honest about his global awareness/exposure and limitations (no shade I swear). Currently he is expanding. & expanding will create a desire to grow outside of football where he is obviously a subject matter expert because so few achieve an opportunity to play @ the NFL level. My comment can be read w/ giggles & even meanness that is not intended. Simone can be likened to classical music that permeates the masses... many iconic chords (her name) are easily recognizable by the masses…exposed masses. But how many of us can discuss classical pieces vs classical movements much less holding a conversation about the Eras of Classical Music WITHOUT GOOGLE . Mozart’s & Bach’s catchy tunes are common limits for the masses due to public domain more than exposure. And many of us couldn’t identify either composer’s era or anything else…of course my example is not about the con osiers or students of classical music but about the masses who can tape to a tune (not name that classical tune!) & appear to enjoy themselves at the symphony. This young man gave the PRETENDERS among us an opportunity to gasp at what he doesn’t know/hasn’t been exposed to as we stare at a screen & judge. I’m sooo long winded! U do not know, what u do not know until u know it!! I pray this couple grows together while they weather made up ⛈.

[@anthonyboozer2524]

I agree with Ryan Clark.

[@seanbond6454]

He never even said that he was “the catch”. The question was asked, and he didn’t really deny it.

[@psychandson6337]

He said I think men are the catch, tf you talking about. Don't lie, it makes you look dumber than you would

[@johncapo2843]

I AM THE PRICE last time I checked, a woman cannot be married to a man without his say so, women are the gate keepers to sex, men are in charge of relationships (aka the CATCH) how can a woman be the price to something she does not have control of now who is the price ????

[@pinky-lett3501]

He said he believes man are the catch or the real prize

[@SaharaKnows]

He response I always think Men are the catch

[@moniquem3738]

The interviewer baited him and he said he was afraid to committ but he loves her and he married her

[@darrellmartin4493]

Message to the young man and his wife, get these people out of your marriage and go on with your life with your wife and don't look back they will destroy your marriage

[@sylomef]

"WHY DO U CARE?" I don't. Her husband, his wife, their CHOICE.

[@colettehylan19]

There is something very wrong if a man is ok with being deluded to think that he is the catch over his wife.

[@19sexiiblack]

Where did he say he was the catch over his wife 🤔?

[@colettehylan19]

​@@19sexiiblackDid you even watch the interview? I did.

[@sheilae7516]

They are two consenting adults. Let them be happy. WE, as a PEOPLE, need to stay in our lane. Pushing into someone else's life, when you don't like what is said, tells your story.....as if any of our opinions matters to them. Young love is hard enough, and WE tear it down Everytime.. Why😢😢😢

[@BourneIdentity45]

It's funny because when it's done the opposite way all these media and woke mfs get upset, last time it was talking about Julie Hertz (wife of eagles player xyz) and everyone was like "she's more than just his wife" but now they're using that same phrase to slam a guy for not knowing who she was, tbh relationships can from more organically when someone doesn't know that the person they're talking to is famous, and based on the fact she was the one initiating the contact why wouldn't he feel like he's the catch. She could have tried to persue anyone but she pursued him and now they're happily married. Take away her fame and money and based on the story he's the catch.

[@Coloradohunni9589]

Wish ppl would just let it be. Black Love wins. ❤️

[@lexa_power]

I used to work at espn in this building lol this made me kinda nostalgic for that beautiful sunlight that would come into the lobby over there by the stairwell behind where Ryan is sitting. It is a beautiful campus. Terrible weather year round though.

[@danielbrown636]

Amen! It’s us (blacks) is doing this. Some of you probably took someone husband or wife. He said all men are a catch. If men take responsible for their kids and wife and lead, men are the catch. Leave people alone and worry about your own mess!

[@walkerenterprise1764]

Hell, I had TV and STILL Didn't know who she was.

[@ericp.7550]

They're a Beautiful young couple, who are both successful, and are happily married, and in love, and some people still got something negative to say, just a damn shame. Most mbw are insufferable, and wonder why they can't keep a man.

[@EmpressTeesh]

I watched the entire interview and i am telling you that the story he told wasn't flattering at all

[@85jmurk]

It's not your relationship so why do you care? I think that Simone is a grown woman that can make her own decisions and she isn't bothered by her husband's comments, so I don't know why anyone else is people acting like they're in a marriage with him 😂

[@EmpressTeesh]

@85jmurk you have no idea what she is bothered with or not, none of us do. It's not your relationship either and you don't know these people personally, so why are you jumping in comments defending people you don't know.

[@Iwilldoyes]

MEN MEN MEN.... PLEASE PAY ATTENTION!!!! The BEST way to pull a high value woman.... Is to honor HER as a WOMAN 1st.... Then to give respect to what she does or what she has!! NO WOMAN.. wants to valued by her Man for what she does or what she has!!!

[@Princetonian4eva]

????? What? How many women have you surveyed to validate this?

[@mariagregg2350]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾Thank you Ryan this is ridiculous

[@LindaBrooks-bn6ny]

I THINK THEY ARE A BEAUTIFUL COUPLE! MUCH LOVE FOR THE TWO OF THEM.❤❤❤❤💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️

[@KingD0]

So her money makes him not the catch. If they aren’t basing their relationship and marriage on her money??? She makes her husband feel and be the man of their marriage. Key word. Their marriage. People who’s talking is probably on their 3rd marriage and mad. .

[@eaglessixersfankeepingitre3247]

Some of the same folks dragging Jonathan are probably the same ones who have dragged his wife about her hair for years, just shameful human beings being cruel AF.

[@jenesishunter9674]

True Story 😉

[@Joanna-xl1dv]

What happened to her hair??

[@raphielhi4406]

Ryan if you gave two cents you wouldnt let the pivot release this. Keep it real

[@nervalouis7307]

It’s crazy how folks put so much value on who has more fame & money. And love debating other peoples relationships!

[@cocoxoxoxo7881]

Whatever you guys egged him on when he was embarrassing his wife. You guys could have came to him as men and told him that wasn't cool and showed him a better way to handle that interview. Noooo ya'll laughed and gave him ammo to further embarrass his wife. Don't try to clean it up now. That's a problem in our community too many men finding humor in this type of behavior rather than correcting it. You guys were a part of the problem too. Gtfoh!!

[@OceanSideO]

He didn't say anything embarrassing you're just sensitive. Yall soft as hell!

[@winehousted90]

the saddest part is other ppl dont see this or want to admit im at a loss for words

[@dannyadams4603]

PERIOD!!! AMEN R. C. GROWN MAN TALK PERIOD!! IF Y'ALL DON'T UNDERSTAND WHAT HE WAS SAY'N, WELL...... PEACE MY BRUTHA KEEP PUTTING OUT GREAT CONTENT I'M WATCH'N!!!💪🏾✊🏾👊🏿💜✌🏾🙏🏾

[@KaylonWay_]

Not a man starting a sentence with PERIOD💀

[@christieo2463]

@@KaylonWay_😂😂😂

[@kathrinecollins-williams6417]

Thank RC well said,I love The Owens

[@Jin04115]

Mr. Biles please have a seat.

[@kellystewart9973]

Um, well I guess I'm strange because I didn't know Simone Biles by name at all. Looking back now, I do remember seeing that beautiful sister in clips for gymnastics, but I actually can't say that I would've known her if someone asked me about her in a general conversation about sports or famous athletes because I myself don't keep up with gymnastics in particular. And I'm saying this in no way whatsoever trying to diminish or minimize her accomplishments because I'm sure that she's great at what she does and in the upper class of or maybe the best ever at what she does arguably! All in all, she's a very beautiful sister and she's got a great smile and personality and seems to be married to a great man as well and I'm happy for the both of them. 💯🙏🏾👍🏾

[@user-zc8dd3gu4j]

Some of us didn’t know who he was but we minded our business and didn’t say anything in support for their relationship even liking his ass more when he cried at their wedding but yeah ego is a problem thing and can’t be hidden away by some people.

[@lovebug6388]

Right! I was like "Harpo who dis man"😂😂😂

[@pamelabradford4728]

They are happy and love each other thats all that matters. People need to stop all the negative crap WE ALL NEED TO BE KIND NOT HATEFULL ❤

[@motheroflove5531]

Her husband talks as if she isn’t even there. He doesn’t see her point, blank, period. He doesn’t smile at her or see her as beautiful. He’s full of shit.

[@EJBanks]

a whole bunch of people have a lot to say even though there's no man commited to them for life... and there's no woman anywhere near this deep in love with them.

[@danoneamiss2839]

I mean simone biles is big to some. Let us not forget that America defamed her for quitting the olympics. For those of you that dont know, we as a country shitted on this young woman for quitting the olympics to get her head together. America called her quitter, said she should have never joined the olympic team because so some other kid could've got on, etc etc.

[@inblackamericaradio5409]

And dissed her hair. But guess who was the one standing and supporting her? 😂😂😂😂😂.

[@ddoubleu170]

Certain negroes and white folk did that, let’s be clear. It wasn’t everyone.

[@jahmekmi2165]

I really dont get why people see this negative. They look so much in love...ppl r nuts

[@3MUnique]

Thanx Ryan Clark!👑✊🏾💪🏾

[@roseboone1890]

Yall kinda weird. Not everyone knows someone cuz u know them. And all he said was he didn’t know her at the time.. and he is a catch he’s attractive and in nfl. Y’all just jealous n sad a man doesn’t have to struggle like most y’all do 😂

[@mrspleats]

Some call Travis Taylor boyfriend and he is fine with that. Insecure salty jealous project their insecurities onto others. Many don't even know about Simones's background. These two seem to have more in common sharing similar values than many know. Blessings to them. Haters gonna hate Good on Ryan for setting the record straight quite magnanimous

[@usmcmikeco0651]

Travis is NOT ok with that... stop it. EVERYONE knows who Travis Kelce is ... dude was one of the most well known football players before he even met Taylor. 😂😂 lying on YT is crazy

[@bernadettesemple9301]

Well said!!!

[@yvonnelarkin4572]

Thanks for making that clear Ryan Clark

[@TeeTee-2016]

He was afraid to commit because he knew who Simone Biles was.

[@OceanSideO]

He didn't know her lil bro

[@renerougeau792]

@loistenerattler3275 u really believe that?? Not the fact that he making millions playing in the NFL with endless options of women?? 🤦🏽‍♂️😂😂 what planet you living on?? If you’re a young pro athlete it’s best not to commit if u aren’t ready let alone got all kind of women to choose from!!

[@winehousted90]

exactly im so glad u see it too she needs to divorce him they should not be married

[@PNice-ox6ei]

Man these 🤡’s trolling her husband. How people gone say this man lying….not everybody follow the Olympics or know every star. I ain’t mad at a brotha standing confidently in his manhood and leadership of his family and knowing his worth. He didn’t in any way disrespect his beautiful wife and spoke of her star power when they are out in public. People need to get a life and stop trying to drum up mess!!

[@Mimi-girl]

He is not a good leader. I see all the time how men claim to be leaders but have no clue how to actually be one. A leader would praise and encourage his wife. He didn’t show good leadership skills in this interview.

[@denite134]

Nah. A lot of us watched the entire interview. He's the only athlete that I've ever heard of in history that didn't see Simone Biles on ESPN Sportscenter.

[@19sexiiblack]

No y'all didn't and that's clear because if you did, you would have heard the explanation he gave when he said that

[@denite134]

@@19sexiiblack We all heard his explanation. Including the guys doing the interview. Nobody buys that an athlete, especially a college footballer, had never seen Simone Biles on ESPN's Sportscenter. Everyone involved in sports knows who she is.

[@rethink62]

Holy shit , How stupid is this Social media is out of control

[@SaharaKnows]

The question was phrased as “ so you are the catch in this relationship, not her”. A respecting husband would have stopped that interviewer right then and there. Like sir we are not laughing at the expense of my wife. He went out of his way to make it known she wasn’t his type and he wasn’t really interested (until he saw the follower count of course) if you don’t see how embarrassing that is then you are just being intentionally ignorant. Ryan was side eying him and giggling. You changing your tune now because of the backlash.

[@Lynn.B.]

💯

[@jasonwolfe3252]

It's so obvious most didn't watch the whole interview. They were triggered by a few words.

[@SAKILE1]

Ryan deliberately released that segment for clicks. He set Jonathan up for criticism and ridicule by asking such a disrespectful question.

[@bluebutterfly5684]

I watched the whole thing, and I still take issue with how his ego took over during that segment. He offered her no protection, but if she’s ok with it, then so be it.