"Why would you try to play me like that? Wild" - Simone Biles recalls 'insane' nightclub experience from Paris Olympics, charged $26,000 for champagne

By Marie Amani

Modified Aug 20, 2024 20:13 GMT

Simone Biles narrated a surprising encounter she experienced at a nightclub after the Paris Olympic Games. The incident allegedly occurred after her majestic display at the Bercy Arena to win three gold medals and a silver.

While doing her make-up in a video shared on TikTok, Biles revealed that after attending the Paris Olympic Games closing ceremony on August 11, she went to a nightclub. She stated that she was astonished after the club claimed that a bottle of champagne cost $26000.

Biles added that she did not buy the drink but was surprised at the club requesting the 'insane' amount. She also expressed regret about being famous sometimes and said that she craves to live a normal life to avoid such experiences.

"We had closing ceremonies at the Olympics. I went and after that, we went out. You guys, this club tried to charge me $26,000 for a bottle of champagne. Like, are you insane?" Biles said.

"Obviously, I didn’t buy it. But why would you even try to play me like that? Like, that’s wild. And I don’t know, sometimes the attention, I’d rather not have it. I’d rather just be as normal as possible… I don’t know," she added.

In the video, the 23-time world champion also disclosed that she was going to watch her husband Jonathan Owens play for the Chicago Bears against the Bengals. The Bears won 27-3.

However, the 27-year-old was uncertain about how many Bears games she would watch, noting that she was getting ready for her Gold Over America Tour that begins on September 16.

"I’m not sure how many games I’ll be able to make because in a few weeks we go on tour. I think right now we’re doing about 32 stops (on the tour)," she said.

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Simone Biles teases fans after her parents gift her a luxurious gift following Paris Olympics exploits

Simone Biles teases fans after her parents gift her a luxurious gift following - Source: Getty

Simone Biles expressed excitement after her parents, Ronald and Nellie Biles, gifted her a Hermes bag following her impressive Paris Olympics campaign.

Hermes manufactures luxurious and expensive bags. After getting the bag, Biles teased her fans in a post shared on Threads, saying:

"My parents bought me my Hermes bag 🥰 don’t be mad at me, be mad at your parents."

A screengrab of Simone Biles teasing fans- Source: Simone Biles' Threads

At the Paris Olympic Games, Biles bounced back to winning ways, claiming three gold medals and a silver. She began her Olympic campaign on a high, winning the women’s artistic team all-around before claiming top honors in the individual all-around.

She did not stop at that as she extended the hot streak to win the women’s vault before settling for silver behind Rebeca Andrade in the women’s floor routine. Biles also finished fourth on the balance beam.