Will Levis experienced the most challenging game of his NFL career on Sunday, made even more awkward by the presence of his ex-girlfriend, Gia Duddy, in the stands at Nissan Stadium. The Tennessee Titans quarterback struggled mightily in a 10-point loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, a game that saw him benched after a string of costly mistakes.
Duddy, a prominent social media influencer, had not been spotted at a Titans game since her breakup with Levis earlier this year. Her return to the stadium coincided with a performance that Levis will likely want to forget.
A Rocky Day for Levis on the Field
Levis, the former second-round pick out of Kentucky (and previously Penn State), had a nightmare game that culminated in three interceptions and a lost fumble. The most painful moment came late in the game when he threw a pick-six and was flattened at the goal line while trying to make a play. His turnovers played a significant role in Tennessee’s struggles, prompting head coach Brian Callahan to bench him in favor of Mason Rudolph.
“When you turn the ball over four times, that’s what happens,” Callahan said bluntly when asked about the decision to pull Levis from the game.
Gia Duddy’s Nashville Journey
Duddy, who moved to Nashville after Levis was selected 33rd overall by the Titans, initially gained viral fame during the 2023 NFL Draft. Cameras captured her sitting beside Levis as he slipped out of the first round, and her follower count skyrocketed shortly afterward. At the time, Duddy had around 60,000 Instagram followers; now, she boasts over 250,000 followers on Instagram and an additional 600,000 on TikTok.
Although the two parted ways before Levis’s rookie season, Duddy has remained a fixture in Nashville’s influencer scene. The pair have reportedly maintained a cordial relationship, though Duddy shared a cryptic social media post about “karma” earlier this season after Levis had a rough outing, fueling speculation about lingering feelings. At the time, Levis was linked to Bachelor star Victoria Fuller, though that relationship is also believed to have ended.
Duddy’s Return to Nissan Stadium
Duddy’s presence at Sunday’s game was part of a promotional event with Raising Cane’s. She admitted that attending her ex’s game was “a little bit insane,” but she seemed to enjoy the pregame festivities, which included a tailgate and a luxurious suite experience.
Despite the awkward circumstances, Duddy refrained from commenting on Levis’s disastrous performance. Her silence may have been the high road, but observers couldn’t help but speculate that she might have quietly savored watching her ex struggle on such a public stage.
A Day to Forget for Levis
Levis’s struggles on Sunday not only jeopardized the Titans’ chances of winning but also raised questions about his future as the team’s starting quarterback. The disastrous outing was a stark contrast to the promise he showed earlier in his career and was a bitter pill to swallow with Duddy watching from the stands.
For the Titans, the situation underscores the need for consistency at quarterback, and for Levis, it’s an opportunity to reflect, regroup, and hopefully bounce back from what may have been the low point of his professional career.
As for Duddy, her unexpected return to Nissan Stadium added another layer of intrigue to an already dramatic day.
