![Fans React as Olivia Dunne’s Bubble Bath Ad With $31B Company Goes Viral: ‘Paul [Skenes] So Lucky Man’](https://collegefootballnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/trying-really-hard-push-this-08-19-25-1.jpg "Fans React as Olivia Dunne’s Bubble Bath Ad With $31B Company Goes Viral: ‘Paul [Skenes] So Lucky Man’")
The internet was ablaze this week when Olivia Dunne’s new commercial for Fanatics Sportsbook was all over social media. The former LSU gymnast was seen in a bubble bath, potentially referencing the iconic Margot Robbie scene from the film ‘The Big Short’, placed on the 50-yard line of the Rose Bowl stadium. The bizarre commercial quickly went viral across a number of platforms.
Fan reactions came flooding in immediately after the release of the commercial for the $31B company. Several of them focused on Dunne’s relationship with Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes.
“Paul (Skenes) so lucky man”, wrote one Instagram user.
“Corny, y’all are trying really hard to push this white chick”, commented one user.
“why does she need to be in a bathtub?”, asked a fan.
“The Big Short referenced”, commented a fan referring to the famous Margot Robbie scene from the film.
“I’m fully convinced to gamble for you Livvy”, said a fan.
“Put this bath water in a card already come on now”, said another fan.
“it’s giving Margot Robbie”, remarked a fan.
“Ya, gambling addiction being normalized and crippling people finances”, called out a fan.
“Genuinely wondering why she needs to be in the bath for this”, asked another fan.
“this would be cool if my max bet still wasn’t $5”, said a fan.
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Dunne has taken on commercial opportunities since her collegiate gymnastics retirement in April 2025, and she has made several high-profile transitions. Her transition to full-time influencer from student-athlete included many high-profile partnerships. The deal with Fanatics Sportsbook is one of the first times she will act as a commercial partner.
Olivia Dunne’s Post-Gymnastics Career Continues Expanding Through Brand Partnerships
Recently, Dunne was also nominated on TIME’s 100 Creators of 2025 list for her social media impact across different platforms. Companies are attracted to Dunne because of her continued ability to create conversation and engagement with her audience; authentic interest in organizations should incorporate Gen Z audiences, too.
Dunne’s social media profile is extremely valuable to brands looking to connect with Gen Z buyers. With 5.4 million followers on Instagram, her followers engage with her content on an almost constant basis. The ex-gymnast has turned her background in athletics into a sustainable business opportunity.
Dunne’s relationship with Skenes continues to grow, whilst Skenes is also performing at a pro level this season, including being selected as an All-Star for the second season in a row, which has elevated both of their profiles. Media coverage continues to feature them as a real Power Couple in sports and in entertainment.
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