BATON ROUGE: Olivia Dunne's recent viral TikTok has garnered both bouquets and brickbats.
Olivia Dunne, the esteemed LSU All-American gymnast, is no stranger to the spotlight, and her recent TikTok video set the internet ablaze with both admiration and criticism. In a departure from her gymnastics prowess, Dunne showcased her entertainer side, wowing viewers with her dance moves and a Justin Bieber-inspired lip-sync performance.
Olivia Dunne unleashes her inner entertainer
@livvy crush on @Accelerator 🥰 #foryou ♬ maria - ☆Olivia Dunne's TikTok video featured her gliding across the floor with the smooth moves of Michael Jackson, and she didn't stop there. She belted out a Justin Bieber tune in a lip-sync performance that had viewers in splits.
The video showcased her versatility, proving that she's not just a gymnastics prodigy.
In a promotional collaboration with sports drink Accelerator, Dunne teamed up with her fellow LSU gymnast, Elena Arenas.
Arenas played the role of an enthusiastic hype woman as the duo donned trendy pink-tinted shades and grooved to Bieber's hit song "Maria," all while prominently displaying their sponsor's product.
Dunne captioned the video with a nod to their sponsor, "Crush on @Accelerator."
Mixed Reactions and Trolls
While the TikTok video garnered substantial attention and praise from fans and supporters, it also attracted its fair share of trolls and critics. Some took issue with Dunne's performance, with one troll commenting, "She thinks she’s the s**t."
Another user wrote supporting her, "I find zero flaws in this video."
The third user wrote, "Silly goofy mood!"
The fourth user wrote, "Someone had a bit too much too drink".
Olivia Dunne's ability to seamlessly transition from the gymnastics mat to the realm of TikTok entertainment highlights her multifaceted talents,even in the face of criticism.
