Jutta Leerdam and Jake Paul shut down split claims
Global social media personality and professional boxer Jake Paul has publicly shut down rumors claiming he ended his engagement to Dutch speed skating champion Jutta Leerdam following her historic performance at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
In a strongly worded message posted on X (formerly Twitter) on April 6, 2026, Paul criticized what he described as false reporting originating from media outlets in the Netherlands.
“Seeing the Dutch media lying about my fiancé Jutta and I. There is so much false information being spread about Jutta in the past years. It needs to stop,” Paul wrote in the viral post.
Rumors Sparked by Dutch Gossip Report
Speculation surrounding the couple’s relationship began after Dutch media personality Yvonne Coldeweijer claimed on her platform that Paul had ended the relationship after a heated disagreement. The report alleged that the boxer had dropped Leerdam at her home, retrieved the engagement ring, and ended the relationship approximately two weeks earlier.
The claims quickly circulated online, prompting responses from individuals close to the couple. Nakisa Bidarian, CEO of Most Valuable Promotions and Paul’s business partner, recently dismissed additional fabricated social media posts concerning the pair, highlighting how rapidly misinformation can spread around high-profile figures.
Leerdam’s Historic Olympic Performance
The timing of the rumors coincides with one of the most successful moments of Leerdam’s career. At the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, the 27-year-old delivered a standout performance that reinforced her dominance in international speed skating.
Key achievements at Milano-Cortina 2026:
• Gold Medal – Women’s 1,000m: Leerdam set a new Olympic record with a time of 1:12.31.
• Silver Medal – Women’s 500m: She secured a second podium finish, capping a highly successful Games.
• National milestone: Her victory marked the Netherlands’ first gold medal of the 2026 Olympics, continuing the country’s strong tradition in speed skating.
Paul was frequently seen supporting Leerdam in the stands throughout the competition. Cameras captured an emotional moment as he reacted to her gold-medal finish, later posting:
“Juttttttttttaaaaaaaa. I can’t stop crying. You did it my love. Olympic Gold. God is great and so are you.”
Luxury Gift Celebrates Olympic Success
Following the Games, Paul surprised Leerdam with a high-end customized vehicle that quickly gained attention online. The bronze-finished luxury SUV — a Brabus-modified G-Class — was presented as a symbolic tribute to the one medal color she did not win in Milan.
“Only the best for my queen,” Paul wrote in the reveal video. “She worked hard for the gold and silver so I got her a bronze G Wagon.”
The vehicle is estimated to be worth around $500,000 (£400,000).
Wedding Plans and Career Focus
Paul and Leerdam first confirmed their relationship publicly in April 2023 and became engaged in March 2025 during a romantic proposal in Puerto Rico.
Despite occasional scrutiny from Dutch media regarding her lifestyle choices, including private travel arrangements, Leerdam remains one of the most accomplished athletes in her sport, now boasting 12 world championship medals alongside her Olympic achievements.
Paul, meanwhile, continues balancing his boxing career with business ventures and is reportedly targeting a return to the ring later in 2026.
The couple is currently expected to marry in 2027, allowing Leerdam to remain focused on training and competition throughout the current Olympic cycle
