Simone Biles’s unusual complaint about her husband Jonathan Owens: ‘It’s a Level 5!’
The Olympic champion joked about her husband’s clingy side as she continues to support him during his latest NFL chapter
S imone Biles and Jonathan Owens have never been the sort of couple to hide their affection from the public, but the Olympic gymnastics icon recently offered fans another glimpse into their relationship with a playful complaint about her husband.
Biles jokingly suggested that Owens had reached an entirely different level of attachment, describing him as a “Level 5 clinger” when discussing how closely he sticks by her side.
The comment came as the couple spent time together around Owens' preparations for the 2026 NFL season.
The veteran safety is entering another season in professional football after signing with the Indianapolis Colts in March, giving Biles another opportunity to embrace her familiar role as a supportive football wife.
Owens ' move to Indianapolis represents another chapter in a career that has taken an unconventional route.
He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent and has since played for the Houston Texans , Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears before joining the Colts. Indianapolis signed him to a one-year contract in March.
Biles has made it clear that she is proud of how Owens has built his career despite not hearing his name called during the NFL Draft.
His journey from Missouri Western State to becoming an established NFL safety has been based largely on persistence and repeated opportunities.
And the gymnast has continued to be one of his most visible supporters.
Biles and Owens continue to share their relationship with fans
The couple recently gave followers another look at their relationship when Biles visited Owens at Colts practice on August 17.
The seven-time Olympic gold medalist shared footage of the pair spending time together at the practice facility, including affectionate moments and a kiss.
She also posted additional images and videos from their time together, showing that even with Owens beginning another NFL campaign, the couple are finding opportunities to remain close.
Biles' latest joke therefore fits into a much broader pattern. The couple frequently document vacations, celebrations and everyday moments together, often mixing affectionate posts with humour.
Their relationship has also weathered considerably more intense public scrutiny.
Owens and Biles first connected on the dating app Raya in 2020 and married in 2023. Their relationship received another wave of attention after Owens made controversial comments about their early dating experience during a 2023 appearance on The Pivot podcast.
Among his remarks was his claim that he was “the catch,” while he also said he initially did not know who Biles was. The comments prompted substantial criticism online.
Despite that controversy, Biles has consistently demonstrated that the couple's relationship is their own.
Their public interactions in 2026 have generally painted a picture of two athletes who remain deeply supportive of one another.
Biles has attended football-related events for Owens , while the NFL safety has supported his wife through her own professional and personal challenges.
Earlier this summer, Biles also revealed that she had experienced a serious health scare while Owens was away at Colts activities.
She described it as “one of, if not the scariest experience of my life” and said she was recovering at home. Owens later accompanied her during a subsequent medical procedure, although the couple have kept the details of her condition private.
That makes the lighter “Level 5” complaint particularly fitting for a couple whose lives frequently put them in the spotlight.
Owens is now preparing for another NFL season, while Biles continues to navigate life away from regular gymnastics competition after establishing herself as the most decorated gymnast in history.
For all the professional demands surrounding them, however, their social-media appearances suggest that spending time together remains a major part of their lives.
And if Biles' latest joke is anything to go by, Owens may be more than happy to stay close to his wife whenever his football schedule allows it.
