"That's their business": Kai Cenat makes feelings known about Travis Hunter & his fiancé deleting social media amid ongoing controversy

Travis Hunter quickly slipped into a week of intense public scrutiny and controversy after his historic Heisman Trophy win due to the personal dynamics of his relationship with his fiancée, Leanna Lenee.

Online critics have heavily scrutinized their relationship, prompting both Hunter and Lenee to delete their social media accounts.

Kai Cenat, Hunter’s close friend and popular Twitch streamer, recently addressed the situation during an appearance on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay. Cenat expressed his concern for Hunter and Lenee, emphasizing the need for the couple to handle the controversy away from public scrutiny. (0:45)

“I seen them deactivated. They probably gotta just escape it. They gotta just figure that out. That's their business. It is hard," Cenat said, showing support for his friend.

The discussion surrounding his relationship has become a buzzing topic for netizens. The couple got engaged in February and plans to tie the knot in May 2025.

During the interview, Cenat subtly urges the public to respect their privacy. His restrained response reflects his desire to focus on Hunter’s football career rather than his personal life.

Travis Hunter and fiancée face online backlash: What we know

Travis Hunter and Leanna Lenee’s relationship dates back to their teenage years. Despite their long-standing connection, speculation about their relationship intensified after videos from recent events went viral.

During the the Heisman ceremony, footage after Hunter's name was announced showed Colorado coach Deion Sanders prompting Lenee to stand and support Hunter after his victory as he approached his family, in a video. This, too, became content for online speculation.

Another such clip surfaced from Hunter’s last game at Colorado, where he approached Lenee for a post-game embrace. Observers claimed that Lenee appeared uncomfortable, fueling rumors about potential relationship issues.

However, Hunter addressed the situation during a live stream in mid-December, defending Lenee against the criticism.

“Y’all hate on me then you go hate on my girl,” he said. “I feel the same thing that she feels. We’re inseparable. We’re with each other. If she’s hurting I’m hurting [and vice versa]...”

As Hunter prepares for the next phase of his career, including deciding whether to focus on offense or defense, the hope remains that the young athlete can navigate these personal challenges.