Rumors are heating up around Joe Burrow after he was spotted at a swim party alongside Olivia Ponton. The relaxed outing quickly caught attention, with fans zeroing in on their chemistry as photos and clips began circulating online. What might have been a casual appearance has now fueled speculation that there could be more going on behind the scenes. For the Cincinnati Bengals star, the spotlight is once again shifting from football to his personal life — something that tends to follow high-profile athletes wherever they go. Neither Burrow nor Ponton has addressed the rumors, leaving plenty of room for interpretation as the buzz continues to grow. As reactions pour in, curiosity is only building. But one moment from the party is what’s really catching fans’ attention. And it might be the detail that takes these rumors to another level.
Joe Burrow and his rumored girlfriend, Olivia Ponton, are continuing to spend time together in Los Angeles.
The Bengals quarterback and the Victoria’s Secret model hit up a pool party on Sunday, as seen in new photos of the pair.
Burrow, 29, sported a “Sad Papi” t-shirt, colorful swim shorts and sneakers as he carried two water bottles in one hand and clutched a football in his other arm.
Joe Burrow and Olivia Ponton hit up a pool party in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
The 23-year-old influencer, who was all smiles walking beside him, donned a blue bikini top, capri pants and sandals. She carried a Diet Coke with a towel draped over her arm.
Ponton was seen cheering on the quarterback at the Fanatics Flag Football Classic in Los Angeles earlier this month.
Joe Burrow and Olivia Ponton hit up a pool party in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
Then Burrow and Ponton — who have been the subject of on-again, off-again dating rumors since December 2024 — attended the Fanatics Flag Football Classic party earlier this month.
The bash was hosted by retired quarterback Tom Brady at Alba, an Italian restaurant that’s frequented by celebrities, after he and Burrow were co-captains in the first annual FFFC on March 21.
Joe Burrow and Olivia Ponton hit up a pool party in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
Ponton attended the game at BMO Stadium, as well as the draft in Beverly Hills.
Burrow and Ponton have never publicly confirmed they’re dating.
Joe Burrow and Olivia Ponton hit up a pool party in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
It’s been a busy offseason for Burrow.
He stirred buzz when he left the Vanity Fair Oscars party with singer Tate McRae, influencer Alix Earle and model Anastasia Karanikolaou on March 15.
The Pro Bowl signal-caller and actress Jessica Alba also made headlines when they were spotted together in Las Vegas this month.
Joe Burrow hit up a pool party in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
Burrow and Ponton have been linked since she reported a burglary at Burrow’s residence in Ohio in 2024, and identified herself as one of the quarterback’s employees. She was unharmed in the incident.
The break-in was part of a string of robberies targeting high-profile athletes.
Burrow addressed the incident in a press conference, but he did not name Ponton.
The model never addressed the matter publicly.
