Livvy Dunne Jokes About TikTok Ban While Flaunting LSU Diploma

BATON ROUGE, La. — Livvy Dunne, the LSU gymnast and social media sensation with 8 million TikTok followers, took to the platform Wednesday to showcase her latest viral look and joke about the looming U.S. TikTok ban. In the video, she also proudly displayed her newly earned LSU diploma, which she received after graduating in December with a degree in interdisciplinary studies.

Dunne, 22, quipped about the timing of her diploma arrival, saying she had just three days left to share it before the potential TikTok shutdown. The app faces a possible ban in the U.S. this weekend unless lawmakers reach a resolution. In the video, Dunne wore a white shoestring tank top and glasses, striking playful poses with her diploma.

While many influencers are expressing concern over the potential loss of their platforms, Dunne used humor to address the situation. “At least I got to flex my diploma before the social media apocalypse,” she joked in the video, which quickly went viral.

Dunne’s massive TikTok following has been instrumental in building her brand empire, which includes partnerships with major companies and a significant presence in collegiate sports. The potential ban could impact her ability to connect with her audience, though she remains optimistic. “We’ll figure it out,” she said in a follow-up post. “But for now, let’s enjoy the chaos.”

U.S. politicians are currently negotiating next steps to address national security concerns tied to TikTok, which is owned by Chinese company ByteDance. TikTok has stated it is prepared to shut down operations in the U.S. if a resolution is not reached by Sunday.

Dunne, who also boasts a strong presence on Instagram and other platforms, has not indicated how she might pivot her content strategy if TikTok is banned. However, her latest video serves as a reminder of her ability to turn even a potential crisis into a moment of levity and connection with her fans.