Speculation that Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is dating model Kendall Jenner has been dismissed as unfounded, with multiple reports confirming that viral Instagram Stories purporting to show the pair were fabricated.
The rumors ignited late Thursday after doctored images surfaced online, appearing to show Jenner, 30, posting a photo of Burrow wearing a green hat on her Instagram Story, and Burrow, 26, sharing an old image of Jenner covering her face with a wine glass. Fans claimed the posts were deleted quickly, but sources told TMZ the stories never existed and were likely created using AI or photo editing.
Adding fuel to the fire was Jenner’s recent appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” where she wore a dress in orange and black — colors matching the Bengals’ uniform — prompting online comparisons and jokes about a potential connection. The model also starred in a Super Bowl ad for Fanatics Sportsbook, in which she humorously referenced her history of dating NBA players and teased moving on to “football players.”
Burrow, who keeps his personal life private, has been linked to model Olivia Ponton since mid-2025, following his breakup with longtime girlfriend Olivia Holzmacher. A cryptic Instagram Story from Burrow showing a mystery woman hiding her face further sparked speculation, but reports clarified it was not Jenner and the dating rumors with her are baseless.
Neither Burrow nor Jenner has commented publicly on the rumors. Jenner has recently been the subject of reconciliation speculation with ex-boyfriend Devin Booker.
The incident underscores how quickly misinformation can spread on social media, especially involving high-profile celebrities and athletes, with fans and outlets alike scrambling to verify claims.
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