{
  "$type": "site.standard.document",
  "bskyPostRef": {
    "cid": "bafyreigexyz2oifw6susc7k5mcwuj773kijco3hlbm5cph6wja5vemqgam",
    "uri": "at://did:plc:oznbnvgr7dmvddiyvr7dih52/app.bsky.feed.post/3me6tzsn7nc52"
  },
  "coverImage": {
    "$type": "blob",
    "ref": {
      "$link": "bafkreiezxy5fjjfrvmrb2hlpfea5fzz3vxg6dvv4562tkuac6czxkrkqde"
    },
    "mimeType": "image/jpeg",
    "size": 75883
  },
  "path": "/sport/winter-olympics/jake-paul-fiancee-jutta-leerdam-winter-olympics",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-06T11:05:53.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.gbnews.com",
  "tags": [
    "View this post on Instagram",
    "A post shared by Jutta Leerdam (@juttaleerdam)",
    "Sky Sports forced to issue apology after Michael van Gerwen rant following Premier League win",
    "Football fans spark controversy after wearing blackface to welcome signing of former Premier League star",
    "Ben Stokes' classy phone call revealed after England star 'broke rule' and suffered nasty facial injuries",
    "The GB News Editorial Charter"
  ],
  "textContent": "\n\n\n\nDutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam has sparked controversy after opting to travel to the Milan Winter Olympics aboard a private jet rather than joining her national teammates for the journey.\n\nThe 27-year-old, who claimed silver at the Beijing Games four years ago, shared footage and photographs of her luxurious flight on Instagram, featuring personalised decorations, cupcakes bearing her image, a television screen displaying her picture, and an upmarket meal.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nHer fiancé, YouTuber and boxer Jake Paul, responded to the post with an encouraging message: \"Time to shine.\"\n\nLeerdam's decision to shun the team transport has drawn sharp criticism from Dutch commentators ahead of her Olympic campaign.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\nJohan Lerksen, a former professional footballer who now works as a television pundit, branded Leerdam a \"diva\" for her refusal to travel alongside the Dutch squad.\n\n\"She should want it of her own accord. She's already living like a millionaire, with private jets and everything. Her behaviour is horrible to me, like that of a diva,\" Lerksen said.\n\nThe pundit suggested that coaching staff ought to take a firmer stance with the athlete.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n>  View this post on Instagram \n>\n> A post shared by Jutta Leerdam (@juttaleerdam)\n\n\"If I were her coach, I wouldn't tolerate that. Gradually, the whole of the Netherlands is starting to get a bit fed up with her behaviour,\" he added.\n\nThe criticism comes as Leerdam prepares to defend her Olympic medal credentials in Milan.\n\nThe 27-year-old is scheduled to compete in the women's 1000-metre speed skating event on Monday, with the 500-metre race to follow later in the Games.\n\n### LATEST SPORTS NEWS:\n\n\n\n\n  * Sky Sports forced to issue apology after Michael van Gerwen rant following Premier League win\n  * Football fans spark controversy after wearing blackface to welcome signing of former Premier League star\n  * Ben Stokes' classy phone call revealed after England star 'broke rule' and suffered nasty facial injuries\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nHer participation in the longer distance event was thrown into doubt after she suffered a fall during the qualifying race in December.\n\nDespite the setback, Dutch selection officials chose to award her the remaining spot in the 1000-metre competition following an impressive performance in the 500-metre qualifier.\n\nThe KNSB, the Dutch skating federation, determined that Leerdam merited inclusion after she secured her place among the nine Dutch women who qualified through the shorter distance event.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nLeerdam expressed her gratitude on social media after learning of her Olympic selection, writing: \"See you in Milan for the 500 and 1000m!!!\n\n\"After my fall in the 1000m, I refocused, bounced back and qualified for the 500m.\"\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nShe noted that her inclusion in the 1000-metre event did not come at the expense of another competitor, adding: \"What makes me happiest is that this decision doesn't affect any other woman in the process.\n\n\"So grateful that everything worked out.\"\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe speed skater began her relationship with Paul in 2023, and the couple announced their engagement the following year during a celebration on the Caribbean island of St Lucia.\n\nHer engagement ring has reportedly been valued at more than £700,000.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards:The GB News Editorial Charter **",
  "title": "Jake Paul's fiancee called out for 'horrible behaviour' after making Winter Olympics decision"
}