Lucky fan gets a hug from Livvy Dunne... before awkward disaster strikes
Former LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne made a splash at Fanatics Fest on Friday.
The 22-year-old was doused in Sprite as she arrived at the event's second instalment, which brings a host of celebrities and sports fans to New York City.
Tom Brady, Russell Wilson, Stephen A. Smith, Jaxson Dart and Peyton Manning were also among the star-studded attendees on Friday.
But none had a more unfortunate start to their day than Dunne, who was filmed hugging a man after arriving in New York.
He was holding a can of Sprite and, unfortunately for the former gymnast, the man let go of the drink while embracing Dunne.
After the can hit the floor, it sent the soft drink spraying in all directions - including over Dunne.
Thankfully, however, Dunne - who was wearing blue jeans and a white sleeveless top - saw the funny side. She even apologized for her role in the chaos.
It wasn't the first time on Friday that Dunne had gone viral. Earlier, the ex-gymnast sent social media into a spin after appearing to make a steamy sexual reference about herself and actress Madelyn Cline.
It came after a user on X described the upcoming College World Series between LSU and Coastal Carolina as the 'Madelyn Cline vs Livvy Dunne Bowl', given the pair's previous education at the rival schools.
The fairly innocent comment was then taken deep into left-field by Dunne, who surprisingly replied: 'Gooner World Series'.
Fans were immediately left stunned by the apparent sexual reference posted by the gymnastics icon, with one writing: 'This can't be real.'
Another added, 'had to check three times that this wasn't a parody account,' while a third noted: 'She get hacked???'
'Gooner' appears to be a reference to a form of masturbation in which the person nears climax, before stopping.
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