Gia Duddy is letting people know the less glamorous side of the NFL lifestyle.
The social media influencer, who is now officially dating Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Andrei Iosivas, went viral after posting an emotional video about feeling left behind in Cincinnati. In the clip, Duddy sounded frustrated as she talked about how quickly friendships can disappear around the league.
“The wag life that nobody talks about that isn’t as glamorous is when the men get traded literally off the top of a hat, and all of a sudden you lose friends,” she said.
Duddy added that several of her closest friends were no longer around after preseason.
“Like I swear to God, my four closest friends, every single one of them is gone from preseason and now,” she continued.
She also said one friend was heading to Miami while she remained in Ohio, even though she made clear that she does like being in Cincinnati. Her annoyance came through plainly when she said, “B*tch, I’m in Cincinnati, Ohio.
You’re going to Miami? Bring me with you.”
Duddy’s relationship with Iosivas had already drawn attention during the Bengals’ August 2026 training camp. She first sparked rumors by sharing a day-in-the-life vlog from the team’s practice facility, where she wore a VIP family wristband while filming Iosivas catching a touchdown pass. From there, internet sleuths picked up on more clues, including photo booth strips and flower deliveries in Cincinnati.
That attention wasn’t entirely surprising given Duddy’s previous rise to national fame while dating quarterback Will Levis. This new relationship has naturally brought a different kind of scrutiny, which is part of why she has kept things more private this time around.
If the timing works out for her, the Bengals won’t be away from Miami for long. Cincinnati is set to face the Dolphins in 12 days.
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