AceShowbiz - Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Olivia Ponton have reportedly been romantically involved since early fall, according to PEOPLE magazine. A source close to the pair revealed that they have been "hooking up" and "keeping it casual." The couple's potential romance came to light after Ponton alerted police to a break-in at Burrow's $7.5 million Ohio home on December 9th while he was playing against the Dallas Cowboys.

According to the police report, Ponton called 911 at 8:15 P.M., stating that she had witnessed a "shattered bedroom window" and "the room ransacked." She later told police that she was an employee of Burrow and had seen the damage upon arriving at his residence.

Burrow expressed his discomfort with the public attention surrounding the incident, stating, "I feel like my privacy has been violated in more ways than one." He declined to provide further details about the burglary or his relationship with Ponton.

Ponton, a TikTok star with over 10 million followers, has also refrained from commenting on the speculation about her involvement with Burrow. It remains unclear how the pair met or the exact nature of their relationship.

Previously, Burrow was in a long-term relationship with his college sweetheart, Olivia Holzmacher. However, rumors of their engagement in 2023 were never confirmed, and the couple has maintained a private relationship. Speculation about their status intensified this year when Holzmacher was absent from a group photo featuring other Bengals wives and girlfriends.

Representatives for Burrow and Ponton have not responded to requests for comment. It remains to be seen whether the couple will officially confirm their relationship or whether they will continue to keep it private.