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In a development that swept across sports and social media circles this week, a viral post claiming Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett and Olympic snowboarder Chloe Kim had become engaged has been determined to be false, following careful examination of the evidence.
The unverified post, which urged followers to “LIKE to congratulate #Browns Myles Garrett on his engagement to Chloe Kim,” included what appears to be a doctored image of the couple. The fabricated announcement quickly gained traction due to the pair’s growing prominence as a cross-sport power couple since they were first linked publicly in November of last year.
Sports analysts and social media experts point out several red flags that immediately cast doubt on the claim. Most notably, neither Garrett nor Kim has made any announcement regarding an engagement on their verified social media accounts. For a couple who has been relatively open about their relationship—sharing Valentine’s Day tributes and engaging in playful public exchanges—the absence of any personal confirmation is telling.
“Celebrity engagement announcements follow certain patterns in today’s media landscape,” explains entertainment journalist Marissa Reynolds. “High-profile athletes typically control their own narrative through personal social channels or exclusive media partnerships. An unverified third-party announcement simply doesn’t align with how these moments are typically shared.”
The relationship timeline further undermines the claim’s credibility. Garrett, the cornerstone of the Browns’ defense and a perennial NFL Defensive Player of the Year candidate, and Kim, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in snowboarding, have only been publicly dating for approximately four months. While whirlwind romances certainly exist in celebrity circles, there had been no previous reporting or hints suggesting the relationship had progressed to engagement.
One social media user captured the skepticism succinctly, commenting, “We’ve only known about them dating since November so I’m not buying it at all.”
Recent authentic posts from the couple paint a picture of a relationship still in its early, playful stages. On Valentine’s Day, Kim shared photos of Garrett wearing a custom T-shirt she had given him reading: “I (heart) my super hot beautiful girlfriend. So please stay away from me.” Her caption—”blinked and suddenly I had a Valentine. and yes I bought him the shirt”—suggests a relationship that, while affectionate, maintains a lighthearted tone inconsistent with imminent marriage plans.
The timing of the false engagement rumor appears to coincide with increased public interest in the couple after Garrett was spotted enthusiastically supporting Kim during her recent Winter Olympics appearance. His custom-designed supportive gear went viral in sports circles, elevating the couple’s profile and potentially creating fertile ground for misinformation.
Sports celebrity couples often face heightened scrutiny and speculation, particularly when they bridge different athletic domains. The Garrett-Kim pairing has attracted considerable attention precisely because it connects two distinct sports universes—the NFL and Olympic snowboarding—each with its own massive following.
“When high-profile athletes from different sports form relationships, there’s an amplified public fascination,” notes sports culture analyst James Henderson. “These partnerships create new fan intersections and often generate media interest disproportionate to the relationship’s actual duration.”
While the engagement claim has been debunked, the authentic relationship between Garrett and Kim continues to develop under the public eye. Their mutual support for each other’s athletic endeavors has been well-documented, with both attending the other’s competitions when schedules permit.
For now, fans of both athletes will have to be content with following their actual relationship milestones rather than fabricated ones—and perhaps be more skeptical of unverified social media announcements in the future.
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Thanks for the fact-checking on this story. It’s smart to be cautious about unverified social media posts, even for high-profile figures. I appreciate the analysis highlighting the red flags that cast doubt on this particular claim.
I’m curious to know more about the evidence that this engagement claim is false. The article cites some good reasons to be skeptical, but I’d like to see a more thorough debunking. Is there any indication this was an intentional hoax?
Good catch on this one. With the prevalence of misinformation these days, it’s important to carefully scrutinize celebrity relationship claims that lack official verification. I’ll wait to hear it straight from the source before believing this engagement report.
Hmm, this is an intriguing rumor, but the article makes a convincing case that it’s likely false. I agree that the absence of any personal confirmation from Myles and Chloe is a major warning sign. Curious to see if they address this speculation directly.
Hmm, a celebrity power couple like this would typically shout their engagement from the rooftops. The absence of any personal announcement is a red flag. I’ll wait for official confirmation before believing this rumor.
Agreed. Unverified social media posts shouldn’t be taken as gospel, even for public figures. Let’s see if Myles and Chloe decide to share the news themselves.
As an avid sports fan, I’m always interested in relationship news involving top athletes. But you’re right, the lack of confirmation here is highly suspicious. I’ll hold off on congratulating them until we hear directly from Myles and Chloe.
Interesting story, though the lack of confirmation from the parties involved is quite telling. Celebrity engagements usually make headlines pretty quickly these days. I’m skeptical of this claim until we hear directly from Myles and Chloe.
Glad to see some solid fact-checking on this viral story. Even for public figures, unsubstantiated social media posts shouldn’t be treated as gospel truth. I’m interested to see if Myles and Chloe choose to address this rumor themselves at some point.