Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Olivia Ponton are reportedly in a romantic relationship that began in early fall 2024.
However, their relationship became public under unexpected and dramatic circumstances.
The spotlight on their connection intensified after Ponton was revealed as the person who called 911 to report a burglary at Burrow‘s home in Cincinnati.
The break-in took place on December 9, while Burrow was on the road with the Bengals for a Monday Night Football matchup against the Dallas Cowboys in Texas.
According to a recent report from People, the couple has been “hooking up” casually for the past few months.
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The break-in has clearly left Burrow shaken. Speaking at a press conference following a Bengals practice session, the 27-year-old quarterback expressed frustration about both the burglary and the publicity surrounding it.
“So obviously everybody has heard what has happened,” Burrow told reporters. “I feel like my privacy has been violated in more ways than one.
“And way more is already out there than I would want out there and that I care to share, so that’s all I got to say about that.”
His comments reflect his growing discontent with the situation, as news of his relationship with Olivia Ponton was also made public following the incident.
While neither Burrow nor Ponton have directly confirmed their romantic involvement, sources close to the couple have revealed key details.
The role of Olivia Ponton
According to the police report, Ponton was the one who contacted emergency services after discovering the burglary.
The 22-year-old Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model, who also has a massive social media following with over 7 million TikTok followers, told the 911 operator: “Someone broke into my house… It’s like completely messed up.”
Interestingly, in the police report, Ponton was listed as an “employee” of Joe Burrow, a description that only fueled speculation about their relationship status.
The details of her role in his household remain unclear, but sources close to the situation have stated that the two have been romantically involved since early fall.
The label of “employee” may have been used to facilitate the police report or simply to categorize her as a member of the household at the time.
