When Joe Burrow, the quarterback of the Cincinnati Bengals, made his town visit, Olivia Ponton enjoyed the privileges of hosting him on her turf. Months of swirling dating rumors between the two came to a seemingly official display as they embarked on a romantic evening in the bustling streets of New York City. Their June 20 escapade took them through various star-studded hotspots across Manhattan, culminating in a late-night arrival at Olivia's apartment around 3 a.m. Joe donned a casual ensemble comprising a blue short-sleeved hooded sweatshirt and baggy jeans, while Olivia exuded elegance in a flowing white top tucked into sleek black shorts.
Representatives for Joe and Olivia have yet to respond to E! News' inquiries regarding their relationship status. The speculation around their romance initially gained traction when Olivia reported a burglary at Joe's Ohio residence. According to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office report obtained by E! News, Olivia was described as being "employed by Mr. Burrow" during the December incident. Joe, who was away in Dallas for a football game at the time of the burglary, later addressed the situation, expressing his frustration with the public scrutiny of his personal life. Four individuals were eventually charged in connection with a series of burglaries targeting athletes' homes.
Despite this, Joe refrained from directly acknowledging his relationship with Olivia. "I feel like my privacy has been violated in more ways than one," Joe stated during a press conference, as quoted by Sports Illustrated. "Way more is already out there than I would want out there and that I care to share." He continued, "We live a public life, and one of my least favorite aspects of it is the lack of privacy. That has been challenging for me throughout my career. I'm still learning, but I understand it's the life we've chosen. It doesn't make it any easier to handle."
Earlier last month, Joe and Olivia attended a Formula One event in Miami in a more discreet manner, though they weren't captured together in photographs. However, their date night in New York City marked a bold and public step forward in their relationship journey.
