Suni Lee Calls Out MyKayla Skinner’s Criticism of Her and the U.S. Gymnastics Team: 'It's Frustrating'

Sunisa Lee; Mykayla Skinner.Photo:Andy Cheung/Getty; Laurence Griffiths/Getty Andy Cheung/Getty; Laurence Griffiths/Getty Suni Leeis speaking out about former teammateMyKayla Skinner’s criticismof the U.S. women’s gymnastics team. In July, Skinner said in a since-deleted YouTube video that “besides Simone,” the “talent” and “depth” of the Team USA roster “just isn’t like what it used to be.” Skinner also questioned the “work ethic” of the team, saying, “Obviously, a lot of girls don’t work as hard.

Suni Lee Owns Olympic TikTok Trend by Poking Fun at Her Fall During Balance Beam Final

Suni Lee on the balance beam at the Paris Olympics.Photo:Alex Gottschalk/DeFodi Images via Getty Alex Gottschalk/DeFodi Images via Getty She wrote, “Unfortunately I was selected for the Olympics ❤️” in the video and included her falling in slow motion to a remixed version of “The Star Spangled Banner.” The post was captioned, “😭🥲🥲.” Alex Gottschalk/DeFodi Images via Getty Images Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Suni Lee's Olympic Floor Routine Music Maker — Viral Violinist Lindsey Stirling — Reveals How It All Happened (Exclusive)

Suni Lee at the Paris Olympics; Lindsey Stirling on her Duality Tour.Photo:Ezra Shaw/Getty; Rick Kern/Getty Ezra Shaw/Getty; Rick Kern/Getty One fan declared that the 21-year-old gymnast — who was on her“redemption tour”after bouncing back from anincurable kidney diseasethat nearly ended her career — won the fictitious gold for“coolest floor routine music.”Other viewers said the music is“stuck in their heads”and sounded like a“soundtrack for an HBO fantasy series.” That song? Viral violinistLindsey Stirling’s“Eye of the Untold Her.

Suni Lee, Gabby Thomas Among All-Star Athletes to Kick Off 2025SISwimsuit Issue: See Their Debut!

Ben Horton/Sports Illustrated The next generation ofSports Illustratedis here! “We are thrilled to launch our shoot season for the 2025 issue with an extraordinary lineup of powerful female athletes,” editor-in-chief MJ Dayshares in a statement. “This remarkable group, featuring Olympic medalists, world champions, and record holders, embodies the next generation of all-stars poised to transform the world of sports.” Suni Lee for Sports Illustrated.Ben Horton/Sports Illustrated The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here!

Sunny Hostin Says She’s 'in Grief’ After Becoming an Empty Nester but Jokes ‘I Am Stalking My Daughter Now’

Sunny Hostin.Photo:Jamie McCarthy/Getty Jamie McCarthy/Getty Sunny Hostinis officially an empty nester. On Tuesday, Sept. 3, the mom of two shared onThe Viewthat she had mixed feelings after dropping her 18-year-old daughter Paloma off at college. Hostin shares her daughter and her son Gabriel, 22, with husbandEmmanuel. “I got to drop off my daughter at college and become an empty nester. And I’m a mess, I’m in grief. I have Kelly Ripa giving me advice,” Hostin said during the episode.