Travis Hunter divorce rumors spark fan backlash at social media's obsession

Time of India

20 hours ago

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When did we, as a collective, decide that an athlete's alleged marriage drama was worth a nationwide magnifying glass? That's the question fans are now asking as rumors about Colorado football star Travis Hunter's supposed divorce keep popping up online.
While the internet thrives on a little gossip, many are calling out just how creepy the obsession has gotten and they're not wrong.
Rumors about Travis Hunter's divorce have taken over social media feeds
The talk started with a few cryptic posts and quickly turned into a full-blown internet frenzy. Multiple accounts began hinting that Hunter and his wife might be calling it quits, with screenshots and speculation flying faster than a 40-yard dash but here's the thing, there's been no official confirmation from either Hunter or his wife.
This hasn't stopped gossip pages from turning every comment, every photo, and every absence from Instagram into 'proof' of a split.
Fans are calling out the obsession, labeling it 'weird' and 'invasive'
Not everyone's here for the drama. In fact, a growing number of fans have started pushing back, saying the whole thing feels uncomfortably personal.
'Y'all are way too invested in someone else's marriage,'
one fan wrote, while another bluntly asked,
'Why does this even matter to you?'
Others pointed out the double standard when regular people get divorced, nobody cares, but when it's a celebrity athlete, suddenly everyone's a private investigator.
Sure, the public has always been curious about celebrity breakups. From reality TV stars to A-list actors, messy splits tend to get clicks. But with Hunter, a 21-year-old still building his career, fans say the narrative feels uncomfortably invasive especially when it's based on nothing confirmed. The constant picking apart of his personal life is leaving some wondering if sports fans are crossing the line from curiosity into obsession.
Hunter is coming off an explosive season at Colorado and has already cemented himself as one of college football's most electrifying players. Yet, instead of hyping up his on-field performance, parts of the internet are deep-diving into his personal relationships. In the end, it's a reminder that athletes are still people and no matter how famous they are, their relationships deserve the same respect and privacy as anyone else's.
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