Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 18, 2025 · Entertainment

Livvy Dunne's Bold Comeback: From NYT Feud to Sports Illustrated Stardom

Livvy Dunne has lifted the lid on her bitter feud with the New York Times three years later

SCANDALOUS FEUD!

Livvy Dunne, the sultry social media sensation and former LSU gymnast, has finally spilled the tea on her explosive feud with The New York Times - a drama that's been brewing for almost three years!

In November 2022, The Times published a scathing profile on then-LSU star Livvy, with a headline that left fans FUMING: "New Endorsements for College Athletes Resurface an Old Concern: Sex Sells." And we're not talking about just any old concern - this was a full-blown SMACKDOWN!

The former gymnast was asked about Sports Illustrated cover when she turned to the Times

Fast-forward to today, and Livvy's still fuming about the article. In an exclusive chat with WWE star Steph McMahon on her "What's Your Story?" podcast, Livvy let it all hang out: "It started because of that hit piece they wrote about me... I was left furious!"

So, what happened? Well, The Times came to LSU's gymnastics facility and snapped pics of Livvy in her team-issued attire (read: a leotard). Then, they blew it up on the screen with that cringeworthy headline. And when Livvy saw the article, she was like, "Girl, bye!"

But here's the thing - Livvy decided to take matters into her own hands! She posted the same pic on her Instagram story and captioned it "@The New York Times, is this too much?" And let us tell you, folks - IT WAS A HOME RUN! Fans loved it, and soon The Times was getting roasted left and right.

Dunne was previously frustrated with how the New York Times had profiled her in 2022

So, what's the takeaway? Well, Livvy revealed that Sports Illustrated reached out to her agent after the drama went down. And in May, she was named as one of four cover stars for SI Swimsuit's 2025 edition - a dream come true!

But here's the juiciest part: Livvy captured that iconic main cover shot while kneeling on a FRACTURED KNEECAP! Talk about dedication! And we're not just talking about any old shoot, folks - this was a tropical paradise in Bermuda, complete with skimpy bikinis and a zebra-print bikini top.

When asked about the experience, Livvy gushed: "That shoot left me feeling so confident... I mean, it's not every day you get to pose on a fractured kneecap!"

The social media sensation performed the splits on the Sports Illustrated catwalk

Now, let's talk numbers. In five years at LSU, Livvy became the most-followed and highest-paid female college athlete with over 13 million combined TikTok and Instagram followers and a NIL valuation of $4.1 million! But in April, her gymnastics career came to an end as she bid an emotional farewell to the Tigers.

So, what's next for this stunning social media star? Only time will tell, folks - but one thing's for sure: Livvy Dunne is ready for whatever comes her way!

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Dunne called time on her gymnastics career in April after her fifth and final season at LSU