Skinner calls out Biles for cyberbullying

In a recent Instagram video, gymnast MyKayla Skinner, who was part of the 2020 U.S. women's Olympic gymnastics team alongside Simone Biles, revealed that she has faced severe cyberbullying, including threats of physical harm to her family. This backlash followed Biles' Instagram post featuring the 2024 U.S. women's gymnastics team, which included a caption that many interpreted as derogatory towards Skinner and her comments about the team's work ethic. Skinner publicly appealed to Biles to help stop the harassment, expressing concern for her loved ones who have been affected. The tension between Skinner and Biles escalated after Skinner's remarks in June, where she suggested that some gymnasts lacked the work ethic of previous teams. Although she later clarified that her comments were misinterpreted and not directed at the current team, the fallout continued. Skinner issued a formal apology to Team USA and the gymnastics community, acknowledging the hard work of her teammates and taking full responsibility for her statements. Following the gold medal win of the U.S. women's gymnastics team in Paris, Skinner expressed her admiration for her teammates and emphasized that she had sent personal apologies to them. She expressed heartbreak over the misunderstanding with Biles, stating that the situation had led to a wave of hateful comments directed at her. In her video, Skinner announced her decision to take a break from social media and urged an end to the cyberbullying, emphasizing the need for compassion and understanding for the sake of her family.