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Olivia Dunne in awe of Travis Kelce for managing Taylor Swift spotlight and being ‘amazing athlete’ in Super Bowl quest
The LSU Tigers star recently filmed a commercial with the NFL tight end
LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne is a certified member of the Travis Kelce fandom.
The 22-year-old influencer hit the red carpet in New Orleans on Saturday ahead of Super Bowl LIX.
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Kelce and his Kansas City Chiefs hope to win a third consecutive Super Bowl ring as they take on the Philadelphia Eagles/
The star tight end - who is currently dating pop sensation Taylor Swift - has enjoyed a modest season by his high standards.
But reigning NCAA national champion Dunne is backing Kelce to make his mark on the Super Bowl once again.
The pair recently teamed up to film a commercial energy drink sponsor Accelerator.
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"I do love the Chiefs," Livvy told The U.S. Sun ahead of Fanatics Super Bowl party in New Orleans.
"I'm business partners with Travis. It was awesome [shooting the commercial].
"He's such a great guy and I respect him as an athlete as well."
Dunne is dating MLB pitcher Paul Skenes, who blazed a trail through the majors in his rookie season last year.
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And as a Swiftie, she's more than impressed by the way Travis handles his growing level of fame.
"[I admire] the way he balances being in the spotlight [with Swift] and being an amazing athlete," she added.
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The New Jersey native has called Louisiana home for the last four years.
And she's confident New Orleans can put on a memorable show for Sunday's NFL showpiece.
"Louisiana has such a good culture," Dunne continued.
"It's going to be a lot of fun - they know how to have a good time here."
'Year five, baby'
Olivia Dunne has plenty of career options - but she's not ready to give up on college just yet.
The superstar gymnast films commercials with Travis Kelce and has starred on the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition.
She has also supported pitcher boyfriend Paul Skenes during his red-hot debut season for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
But Dunne announced, "Dear LSU, These past four years have changed my life.
"There’s something about putting on a purple and gold leotard.
"There’s something about competing in front of 13,000 screaming Tiger fans.
"There’s something about being pushed by your coaches to do your very best.
"And there’s something about being part of a team that made school history.
"No matter how many opportunities come my way off the mat, there’s just something about LSU.
"And that’s why I’m here to say, I’m not Dunne yet. Here’s to Year Five, baby."
Dunne recently returned for a fifth and final year down the I-10 at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge.
A national champion with the Tigers in 2024, Livvy and the team are looking to defend their crown this season.
Dunne has forged a successful modeling career away from the gym, twice appearing in Sports Illustrated swimwear magazine.
But with her college career heading towards its conclusion, she's eager to stay in sports after graduation.
"I'm looking at potentially staying in the sports realm," Dunne confirmed, when asked about her career goals.
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"I love gymnastics, I've been doing it since I was three years old.
"So just to be in that sports realm, that's a dream of mine."
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