Global social media sensation and professional boxer Jake Paul has issued a fiery public statement to silence swirling rumors that he called off his engagement to Jutta Leerdam, the Dutch speed skating icon who recently made history at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, April 6, 2026, the 29-year-old athlete blasted what he described as a coordinated campaign of misinformation from outlets in Leerdam’s home country.
“Seeing the Dutch media lying about my fiancé Jutta and I,” Paul wrote in a post that quickly went viral. “There is so much false information being spread about Jutta in the past years. It needs to stop.”
Origins of the Breakup Allegations
The controversy erupted after Dutch media personality Yvonne Coldeweijer claimed on her gossip platform that Paul had “dumped” Leerdam following a heated argument.
The report alleged that Paul had dropped the Olympic champion at her home, “took the ring from her,” and ended their relationship roughly two weeks prior.
Despite these claims, there has been no evidence to support allegations of a split or infidelity.
In fact, Paul’s business partner and CEO of Most Valuable Promotions, Nakisa Bidarian, recently moved to debunk other fabricated posts involving the couple, emphasizing how quickly false narratives can gain traction around polarizing figures.
A Golden Performance in Milano-Cortina
The timing of the rumors is particularly notable given Leerdam’s recent professional pinnacle. At the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics, the 27-year-old speed skater solidified her status as the “Queen of the Ice”:
- Gold Medal: Leerdam captured her first-ever Olympic gold in the women’s 1,000m event, clocking a staggering 1:12.31 to set a new Olympic record.
- Silver Medal: She added to her tally by securing silver in the 500m race, completing a dominant Games.
- Dutch Legacy: Her victory marked the first gold for the Netherlands at the 2026 Games and continued the nation’s storied legacy in the sport.
Jake Paul was a visible presence throughout the competition, frequently seen in the stands alongside his family.
Cameras captured the boxer in tears as Leerdam crossed the finish line to secure her gold, a moment Paul later described on social media: “Juttttttttttaaaaaaaa. I can’t stop crying. You did it my love. Olympic Gold. God is great and so are you.”
To celebrate her achievements, Paul surprised Leerdam with a luxury gift that has become a viral sensation.
He presented her with a Bentley Brabus G-Class (G-Wagon) customized in a bronze finish—a playful nod to the one medal color she didn’t bring home from Milan.
The vehicle, estimated to be worth approximately $500,000 (£400,000), was revealed in a social media video where Leerdam appeared visibly stunned. “Only the best for my queen,” Paul captioned the reveal. “She worked hard for the gold and silver so I got her a bronze G Wagon.”
The couple, who first went public in April 2023, announced their engagement in March 2025 during a romantic proposal in Puerto Rico.
While the Dutch press has at times scrutinized Leerdam for her lifestyle—including her use of private jets to attend the Games—she remains one of the most successful athletes in speed skating history, now holding 12 world medals alongside her new Olympic titles.
As for Paul, he continues to juggle his high-profile boxing career with his role as a supportive fiancé.
After a lucrative but physically demanding 2025, Paul is reportedly eyeing a return to the ring in late 2026. The couple is reportedly planning their wedding for 2027, allowing Leerdam to focus fully on her training through the current Olympic cycle.