NFL heartthrob Joe Burrow enjoyed a night on the town as he attended the Met Gala solo on Monday night.
The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback is believed to be dating model Olivia Ponton with the couple recently spending a cozy weekend together at the Kentucky Derby and Miami Grand Prix.
However, Ponton, who has modeled for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, was nowhere to be seen as the biggest stars in entertainment and sports graced the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Instead, Burrow walked the red carpet with his NFL peers, including Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson.
Burrow, who also attended the fashion spectacular last year, sported a double-breasted smoking jacket in a navy satin fabric. The jacket featured ornate braided toggle fastenings and sequined detailing on the lapels.
Meanwhile, Jefferson, who played alongside Burrow at LSU, opted for a more understated look in chic black overcoat designed by Who Decides War.
NFL star Joe Burrow enjoyed a night on the town as he attended the Met Gala solo
He attended the glitzy fashion event with Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson
The wideout complimented the look with striking accents, including a black tie with white detailing and a diamond brooch.
However, Ponton did not make the cut for the exclusive fashion event co-hosted by Venus Williams, Beyonce, Lauren Sanchez and Anna Wintour, leaving her boyfriend to go alone.
Burrow’s wild antics this offseason, which included a Las Vegas casino session with Jessica Alba and an Oscars afterparty with Alix Earle and Tate McRae, had led many to believe they were no longer an item.
That was until the pair stepped out together at a party in Los Angeles last month, before they were spotted cozying up at an NFL star’s wedding two weeks ago.
More recently, Burrow’s appearance at the glitzy, exclusive event – which is often dubbed the Super Bowl of fashion – comes after whirlwind weekend with Ponton.
Burrow and Ponton made another public appearance together at Churchill Downs on Friday for the eagerly-awaited Kentucky Oaks.
The signal caller sported a double-breasted smoking jacket in a navy satin fabric, while Jefferson opted for a more understated, chic, black overcoat
Joe Burrow and Olivia Ponton were seen enjoying the Kentucky Derby Gala on Friday night
Ponton shared snaps from her day at the races with the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback
The Cincinnati star and his model girlfriend were first seen taking in Friday’s races together, before People shared footage of them socializing at a Kentucky Derby gala afterwards.
They then jetted to Miami where they soaked in all the on-track action from the Formula 1 Grand Prix.
The signal caller was spotted kicking back at the Raising Cane’s Formula 1 party after Kimi Antonelli made history with his victory in the Miami Grand Prix.
Ponton, who has been linked to the NFL star since December 2024 when she reported a break-in at his Cincinnati mansion, was also seen mingling at the event.
