Lenee has received criticism since the Heisman Trophy ceremony, where she did not stand up until she was nudged to by Colorado head coach Deion Sanders. Since, their relationship has garnered intense discussion online, which has yet to slow down. Both Hunter and Lenee have deactivated their Instagram accounts.

After two-way star Travis Hunter scrubbed his Instagram in order to shield himself from online criticism involving his fiancée, Leanna Lenee, Colorado coach Deion Sanders delivered a message ahead of their final bowl game against BYU.