Okay, so Tom Brady struck Logan Paul at Fanatics Fest over the weekend, in what feels like the latest attempt to convince the world that these two have a real-life feud going on. On top of the insults on Paul's podcast and the WWE superstar's continued insistence that he wants to fight an NFL star, we now have a slap that seemed like it was intended to set the world on fire, and it really just stoked my ire and disbelief.

For those who missed the moment, both celebrities hopped online to tell their side of the story to their respective massive followings. Paul said on X he roasted Brady about beating him in flag football, which occurred earlier this year in Saudi Arabia. Check out the moment below, which was shared by the official Fanatics account:

Usually when unscripted moments like this occur, official accounts aren't apt to directly address moments after it happened. For that, and a couple of other reasons, I'm apt to believe this is promotion for something on the 2026 TV schedule or beyond rather than a real feud between celebrities.

Tom Brady And Logan Paul's Feud Reeks Of WWE Storytelling

While some may debate whether the exchange was scripted or fake, I think any longtime wrestling fan would agree this absolutely reeks of WWE storytelling. A superstar of the company choosing a public setting to start a problem with another notable celebrity? This is a well-known tactic we've seen from many WWE superstars over the decades, with Logan Paul being guilty of it as well.

Remember when Paul caught a lot of heat for being unnecessarily rude about Bad Bunny? This latest moment feels a lot like that, in which Paul was a part of some controversial exchange in a very public setting. To revisit the incidents I mentioned earlier, he's done this a few times with Tom Brady, and while we don't know exactly what's being promoted here, it seems there's some endgame in mind.

It was rumored a while back that Brady might show up at WrestleMania 42, but that didn't pan out. That said, the WWE loves to work with pro athletes, as we saw in the latest Saturday Night's Main Event, in which Knicks players Jalen Brunson and Karl Anthony Towns were involved, as was Pacers superstar Tyrese Haliburton. Maybe it's a coincidence, but why was Towns in the middle of these two and breaking up the "fight?" The most obvious answer to me is Brady will do something with the WWE here eventually, much like his former teammate Rob Gronkowski.

Compare This To Will Smith Slapping Chris Rock At The Oscars, And The 'Reality' Seems Clear

Neither Tom Brady or Logan Paul is willing to admit this is a staged feud, but let's compare it to a much more famous pop culture slap from the past. When Will Smith stormed the stage and slapped Chris Rock, did The Oscars' social media handler jump online and make sure the account was the first to post the moment for all to see?

It did not, and according to Deadline, the account only issued a text statement two hours after the incident. Additionally, Smith was banned from attending the award show for the next decade. Thus far, there are no reports that any punishment or legal action was taken against or by Logan Paul or Tom Brady for their actions.

And frankly, wouldn't one think that someone of Brady's status wouldn't engage in that behavior publicly if there was a chance of that? He has a huge broadcasting contract with Fox, he's a minority owner for the Las Vegas Raiders, and a future Hall of Famer in the NFL. I would like to think his ego isn't so small that he'd get physical with Paul over something like this, but people can continue to speculate either way.

At this point, I'm just ready to see what this feud between Tom Brady and Logan Paul will build to. Truthfully, I think seeing Brady in a WWE ring would be a trip, so I support it, but if it's something like a cryptocurrency collaboration or shared supplement venture, count me out.

This weekend we celebrated Father’s Day, and it was great to see so many celebrities spending the day with their families and honoring the dads and other parental figures in their lives — including the heroes who don’t let their kids skip the lines at Disney like Adam Sandler. However, for some families, Father’s Day can be more complicated. Should moms pay tribute to their children’s fathers, even if they’re not together anymore? Nicole Kidman and Gisele Bündchen seem to have different takes on the matter.

Nicole Kidman Posts Photo Of Keith Urban On Father’s Day, Despite Breakup

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s split last year after 20 years together shook the celebrity relationship world. However, even as Kidman continues “moving forward,” the Practical Magic 2 star said they are still a family because of the two children they share — Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 15. As such, she honored both her own father and the country music star in a Father’s Day Instagram Story:

Those photos are actually so sweet — showing her dad carrying her as a young girl and then her younger daughters being carried by Keith Urban when they were little. Nicole Kidman may have chosen to include her ex (at least one of them) in her Father’s Day tribute, but not all celebrities followed the same path.

Gisele Bündchen Celebrates Joaquim Valente But Makes No Mention Of Tom Brady

Gisele Bündchen seems to have a different take on the matter, as she did not honor Tom Brady — the dad of her older two children, Benjamin, 16, and Vivian, 13 — in her own Father’s Day post. Like Nicole Kidman, the supermodel included a pic of her own dad, but her Instagram post was mostly reserved for her new husband, Joaquim Valente, who she praised as an “incredible role model” and thanked him for his “love, humility, integrity, discipline, kindness and consistency”:

Gisele Bündchen and Joaquim Valente welcomed their first child together in February 2025 before tying the knot that December. She was previously married to Tom Brady for 13 years before divorcing in 2022. The NFL great has said co-parenting remains a priority for him, though it hasn’t come without bumps in the road.

His ex-wife was allegedly not pleased with the harsh jokes from Netflix’s Roast of Tom Brady, many of which centered around Gisele Bündchen, her then-boyfriend Joaquim Valente and Brady seemingly choosing football over his family. His children were allegedly affected by that, and the ex-quarterback admitted he’d made a mistake.

There’s no doubt that Father’s Day can be tricky, especially when there’s been strife or separations in one’s family. Sources suggested the holiday would be tough for Brad Pitt, as the children he shares with ex-wife Angelina Jolie continue to drop his last name.

The decision of whether or not to recognize an ex is a tough one, and I don’t think there’s a right answer. Different factors can come into play, and the above examples show that people are going to have different philosophies. Who are we to judge?

With just weeks to go until the highly anticipated WrestleMania 42, more rumors are surfacing in regard to how the WWE intends to draw as many eyes as possible to its biggest event. Now, following Jelly Roll's return after being pinned last year at Backlash, it sounds like Tom Brady could be the next celebrity to get involved. Needless to say, that could be exciting if it were to happen.

Triple H and his colleagues at WWE seem ready to tempt the most famous NFL quarterback of all time to appear at WrestleMania, which is wild. Unfortunately, this rumor also has me upset, as it could mean that another celebrity appearance may not be feasible now.

Tom Brady Is Reportedly In Talks To Appear At WrestleMania 42

Dave Meltzer revealed on a recent episode of Wrestling Observer Radio that the WWE is reportedly in talks with Tom Brady for an appearance at WrestleMania 42 (via Forbes). Wrestling fans speculated this to be the case after seeing Brady feud with Logan Paul for weeks following disparaging comments made about professional wrestling on the latter's podcast.

The feud has continued in recent days, as the two competed against each other during the Fanatics Flag Football game. Brady threw a ball at Paul when he got in his face and, before the matchup, he had more inflammatory words for professional wrestling. It all has the obvious signs of an eventual appearance in Las Vegas, which would also make sense considering Brady has ties to the city as a minority owner in the Las Vegas Raiders.

Tom Brady's Feud With Logan Paul Might Mean Bad Bunny's Potential Appearance Is Dead

As cool as it would be to see Tom Brady in a WWE ring, I can't help but wonder if this could mean the WWE was unsuccessful in getting Bad Bunny to commit to any angle for WrestleMania 42. Triple H sent well wishes to the singer on social media ahead of his Super Bowl Halftime performance, and Logan Paul's diss against the performer seemed to indicate his return was just around the corner.

Bad Bunny would be a great pull for WrestleMania, as he's performed in the WWE before, wants to perform again, and is a massive international star. Tom Brady only has the name recognition and, while getting one of the best professional athletes of all time involved in your show is good, I don't see Brady taking any bumps in the ring. Heck, he went out of his way to avoid sacks in the NFL with frequent check-down throws, so I can't imagine he'd take a suplex.

That said, Logan Paul was the only person building for a feud with Bad Bunny, and he's now moved on to Brady. Of course, fans never received any explicit confirmation that Bad Bunny was in talks to appear at WrestleMania 42, yet it now feels like the chances of him appearing and competing are slim to nil.

We'll see if Tom Brady ends up appearing at WrestleMania 42 and if so, what the extent of his involvement wouldl be. Tune in for the big two-night event on April 18th and 19th on ESPN Unlimited and prepare for an exciting couple of days of wrestling!

Much of the celebrity gossip world is in a holding pattern, just waiting for the next bit of evidence that Tom Brady and Alix Earle are still hanging out after first being spotted together at a New Year’s Eve yacht party. But wait just a minute … Is that yet another rumor about the retired NFL star? Involving another celebrity ex? Indeed, it is, as Brady is now being connected to Yael Cohen Braun, Scooter Braun’s ex-wife.

Just when we started to get used to seeing 25-year-old influencer Alix Earle pop up at all the same parties and events as 48-year-old Tom Brady, it seems the latter may have turned his attention to someone closer to his own age. The athlete-turned-broadcaster and Yael Cohen Braun, 39, were allegedly “huddled up at the bar together” at a party for ex-NFL star Tony Gonzalez, hosted by Gonzalez’s ex Lauren Sánchez.

(Incidentally, getting to have your birthday party at the home of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez is the best argument I’ve heard yet for staying friends with your ex. But back to the Tom Brady of it all …)

After spies said Tom Brady and Yael Cohen Braun spent the night getting cozy, the pair also reportedly left the party together.

Yael was married to Scooter Braun for seven years before they separated in 2021, but don’t expect the music mogul to be jealous over his ex-wife’s potential new connection. According to TMZ, Braun is apparently “unbothered” by the recent news and considers Tom Brady a good guy.

In fact, Tom Brady and Scooter Braun hung out together when they were both in Italy for Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s wedding. Strangely enough, rumors swirled about Sydney Sweeney kicking off a romance with Brady at the time, when it was really Braun who had her eye at the Italian nuptials. (Hollywood just feels more and more like a game of Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon, doesn’t it?)

Of course, we don’t know what — if anything — is going on between Tom Brady and Yael Cohen Braun, or if this might mean the end of the big three-month question mark about his relationship with the Dancing with the Stars runner-up.

Sources have suggested that Alix Earle kept in touch with the retired QB following their New Year’s Eve flirt fest, and while neither of them has confirmed or denied that, they have shown up at several of the same events, including the College Football Playoff National Championship, the Super Bowl and its related parties, and most recently, the opening of the Zero Bond club in Las Vegas.

Tom Brady has been connected to many women since his divorce from Gisele Bündchen in 2022. Alix Earle, meanwhile, broke up with Houston Texans wide receiver Braxton Berrios, 30, in December after two years of dating.

It’s a complicated web these celebrity relationships weave, but we’ll definitely be keeping an eye out for any additional sightings of Tom Brady with either Yael Cohen Braun or Alix Earle … or both. Or someone new altogether.

Back in January — after Tom Brady and Alix Earle were caught on camera flirting at a New Year’s Eve bash — I can’t say I predicted that we’d still be talking about them three months later. However, here we are, as evidence continues to suggest the retired NFL great is still hanging out with the influencer who is 23 years his junior. So what were these two up to this time?

Tom Brady may say he doesn’t have much time for a personal life, but he sure seems to end up at a lot of the same parties Alix Earle attends. An anonymous tip sent to Deuxmoi pointed out that the Dancing with the Stars alum was in Las Vegas this weekend for a preview of the new Zero Bond location at The Wynn. The ex-New England Patriot, meanwhile, was in the audience for UFC 326, which was also held in Las Vegas. The gossip blogger’s post teased in the caption:

I’m not sure about the bumping, and I also don’t know how to correctly answer that double-negative question, but it doesn’t matter, because it took exactly zero sleuthing to discover that 48-year-old Tom Brady did, in fact, end up at the same Zero Bond party as the 25-year-old influencer.

Both posed for pics at the star-studded event — with other guests reportedly including LeBron James, Jessica Alba, Jon Hamm, Ryan Phillippe, Rumer Willis and more — however, the age-gap couple in question were not photographed together.

Romance rumors have swirled around Tom Brady and Alix Earle since New Year’s, when videos of them circulated from a yacht party in St. Barth’s. They were seen speaking into each other’s ears over the loud music as she rubbed his back, and they danced next to each other.

The DWTS runner-up raised eyebrows in the days that followed, teasing “new beginnings” and “new friends” just weeks after her breakup with Houston Texans wide receiver Braxton Berrios. Sources said Tom Brady and Alix Earle continued texting, and in late January, they both attended the National College Football Championship.

Seemingly everybody had an opinion, from Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy defending the age gap to Chelsea Handler calling the ex-QB “boring” to former Bachelor Ben Higgins feeling “icky” about anybody “dating someone strictly for the idea of a headline.” Even Alix Earle’s dad was name-dropping the future Hall of Famer.

Then in February they both hit the streets of San Francisco for the Super Bowl, where — in addition to the game — they hit up two of the same parties but again were never pictured together.

It’s hard to tell what the nature of Tom Brady and Alix Earle’s relationship is, or if they even have one. Three months after first being seen together, speculation abounds over whether this is a fling or something more, but with no word from either party and a possible effort to avoid being photographed together as they attend the same events, we’ll have to remain in the dark a little longer.

Tom Brady is a legend, and while he gained plenty of enemies and critics in the NFL world on his way to seven Super Bowl wins, I'm not sure he's used to a ton of disrespect. Unfortunately for him, Logan Paul has shown he's not afraid to challenge legends, having previously boxed Floyd Mayweather, and he might've poked the bear a little too much in a recent interview. ("Poked the GOAT," while applicable, isn't sounding quite right.)

Brady and Paul are both set to play against each other in a flag football event in Saudi Arabia on March 21st. I'm now more invested in watching this anti-spectacle than I was previously, especially after the former quarterback-turned-sports commentator looks determined to humble the WWE superstar.

Tom Brady Took Offense To Logan Paul Comparing Himself To NFL Athletes

The Impaulsive podcast did an episode on the Fanatics Super Bowl Party red carpet, and interviewed a number of stars as they made their way through the line. When it came time for Tom Brady to have a seat, Logan Paul went into their upcoming game in Saudi Arabia, and it feels as though things went south pretty quick. Take a listen by watching this quick exchange below:

Logan Paul asserting he was on the same level athletically as Saquon Barkley, who won the NFL MVP last year, is a comment that most sports analysts would laugh at. That said, I think there's something unspoken here in Paul's words, and maybe Brady felt he was poking at he was more athletic than him, which is why I think the former Super Bowl champ called Paul's WWE career "cute."

I think there's some good-natured jawing going on, and I think it'd be foolish to dismiss Logan Paul's talent for hyping up the internet with viral clips. Still, I can't help but feel like he got under Tom Brady's skin a bit here, and I feel doubly so after seeing how the former quarterback responded on social media afterward.

Brady Had More To Say Online After The Interview

Tom Brady shared the clip on X, perhaps, because it made rounds on the internet. Brady didn't directly talk about any sleight he felt on behalf of Paul, but did stress he wants the flag football event to be taken seriously:

Brady is known for his competitive nature, and he takes a lot of pride in his fitness. Plus, Flag Football is primed to be an Olympic event in 2028, so I'm sure there is some pressure for this event to have a competitive edge to it.

Does this mean that Logan Paul is going to get embarrassed by former and current NFL superstars when he takes the field in Saudi Arabia? Well, I guess it depends on how well he can play flag football, though I doubt he'll be upset either way. In the end, he's still going to make a ton of money from YouTube content, and it's not like anyone expects him to outperform any of the NFL players. I am certainly more invested in seeing how Brady does, though, and can't wait to watch these two meet on the flag football field.

As mentioned, we're going to see these two play flag football on March 21st as part of the 2026 TV schedule. Those interested will be able to see it on Fox Sports or Tubi, and see who comes out on top in this feud between Tom Brady and Logan Paul.

Tons of celebrities have joined football fans in San Francisco this weekend for Super Bowl LX as it airs on the 2026 TV schedule on February 8. It’s no surprise that 48-year-old athlete-turned-broadcaster Tom Brady is present for the weekend events, but it is a bit interesting that weeks after he was seen getting flirty with 25-year-old influencer Alix Earle on New Year's Eve, the Dancing with the Stars runner-up continues to attend the same sports functions as him.

Tom Brady’s love life has been of particular interest to people since his 2022 divorce from Gisele Bündchen; however, he recently opened up about not having much time for a personal life outside of work and co-parenting. But what if he were able to mix business with a little pleasure? That’s what many are wondering after he and Alix Earle were spotted at the same pre-Super Bowl events.

This past Friday night, February 6, Alix Earle and Tom Brady both attended the EA Sports Madden Bowl in San Francisco. According to the Daily Mail, they did not cross paths on the red carpet, and it’s unknown if they mingled inside the event.

One potentially interesting side note: An anonymous tip to Deuxmoi alleged that the influencer was seen Saturday morning still wearing her outfit from the previous night, giving off “walk-of-shame energy.” (Take that one with a grain of salt, though, because even if true, there’s no indication Tom Brady was involved.)

Alix Earle — who traveled to San Francisco with friends and her sister Ashtin — has been documenting her trip on TikTok, posting Saturday morning saying they had “so much fun” Friday night. She also suggested she was nursing a hangover. On Saturday, they were headed to a “day party” and then planned to go out that night.

The day party in question? That would be the Fanatics Super Bowl Party, which was also attended by … you guessed it — Tom Brady! Again, they reportedly walked the red carpet separately, and there are no reports of whether or not they hung out during the party.

The sightings of Alix Earle and the former New England Patriot come just weeks after the two allegedly crossed paths at the College Football National Championship. An insider suggested that while it wasn’t a planned meeting between them, they had been texting each other and knew they’d both be there.

The seven-time Super Bowl champ isn’t Alix Earle’s only connection to the NFL. She was previously in a two-year relationship with Braxton Berrios, a wide receiver for the Houston Texans. She announced in December that they had broken up, her post coming a little over two weeks before those New Year’s Eve viral videos that got everybody (even her dad) talking about Tom Brady.

Is there more to come in this age-gap saga? Just when we think it’s over, something always tends to pop up, so we’ll have to see if any other rumblings come from their time at Super Bowl LX. Check out how to watch Bad Bunny’s halftime show, while kickoff for the Seattle Seahawks vs. the New England Patriots is set for 6:30 p.m. ET on NBC and streaming live with a Peacock subscription.

Tom Brady’s had a lot to focus on personally and professionally, as he continues to settle into his broadcasting career while prioritizing the coparenting of his three children. However, his love life has become an interesting point of conversation again this year, after he and 25-year-old influencer Alix Earle were seen getting flirty at a New Year’s Eve party. Now Brady’s former teammate Rob Gronkowski is spilling the tea about “single Tom Brady.”

You can always count on Gronk to tell it like it is, right? The man went totally off-script during Netflix’s roast of the NFL GOAT, so it’s not surprising that he had a funny take on Tom Brady’s life after his 2022 divorce from Gisele Bündchen. During an appearance on The Today Show, the retired tight end was asked who was more fun: single Tom Brady or married Tom Brady? His response came quickly:

Of course, between those two choices, it was expected that Rob Gronkowski would describe his friend as more fun being single than married. However, he then gave a bit of insight into what single Tom Brady’s life looks like — and how it differs from his own! The ex-New England Patriot said:

Funny how the tables turn like that. Rob Gronkowski was in his early 20s when he joined Tom Brady and the New England Patriots in 2010 and started dating his now-wife Camille Kostek five years later. Meanwhile, by the time he met Gronk, Brady was married to Gisele and had two kids.

Regardless of how often (or seldom, rather) Tom Brady and Gronk hit the clubs together, something about the friendship between the quarterback and the tight end tells me they found plenty of time for fun.

Since his divorce, the seven-time Super Bowl champion has been connected to several women (through rumors or otherwise), including Irina Shayk, Emily Ratajkowski and — most recently — Alix Earle.

After the viral New Year’s Eve videos, which showed the Dancing with the Stars runner-up talking to Tom Brady in his ear while she rubbed his back, Alix Earle teased followers by mentioning “new friends” and “new beginnings” in 2026. Then, on January 19, the 48-year-old former athlete reportedly crossed paths with Earle again at the College Football Playoff National Championship, with insiders alleging that the two had been texting.

We don't know what — if anything — is going on between Alix Earle, Tom Brady and their 23-year age gap, but it’s interesting to hear Rob Gronkowski spill the tea about the ex-quarterback finally getting out to the club and enjoying the single life.

Tom Brady and Alix Earle made headlines at the tail end of 2025 following a New Year’s Eve rendezvous. Social media influencer Earle (25) and NFL legend Brady (48) were spotted together at a nightclub in St. Barths and, at the time, the two were apparently cozied up together. Since then fans and media personalities alike have shared their thoughts on the notion of a relationship between Brady and Earle, who’ve neither confirmed nor denied a romance. Now, there’s a new wrinkle in this saga that’s hooked me back into it.

Eyes were on the Earle/Brady situation around mid-January when both were seen in Miami, where they attended the College Football National Championship. That particular meetup then sparked more debate as to whether the pair were actually an item. Based on new comments, though, any potential shippers may want to hold off on claiming that there’s officially a romance at play here. An insider recently spoke to Us Weekly and dropped supposed details about how that run-in came together:

Brady also reportedly had a specific reason for being at the game. According to Us’ source, the seven-time Super Bowl champion – who currently owns a stake in the Las Vegas Raiders – was working during that game. Nevertheless, the source also says that he and Earle did cross paths “at one point.” There’s still, of course, the question as to whether these two – who’ve been in notable relationships – are even looking for love. When it comes to Earle’s mindset, here’s what the insider claimed:

Alix Earle was previously romantically involved with Houston Texans wide receiver Braxton Berrios, who she began dating around November 2023. In December 2025, Earle confirmed via an emotional video shared to social media that she and Berrios had broken up. By early January 2026, though, Earle shared an upbeat outlook in a post about “new beginnings.” As for Tom Brady, he married model Gisele Bündchen, who he divorced in 2022. Brady has since been linked to other stars, including Kim Kardashian and Irina Shayk.

When it comes to the notion of Brady and Earle potentially becoming an item, there seem to be varying opinions. Fans shared some strong thoughts on the 23-year age gap between Earle and Brady, though media personality Dave Portnoy defended them. Bachelor alum Ben Higgins took issue with that gap, though, and suggested the entire situation was orchestrated for publicity. Comedian Chelsea Handler weighed in too as, when faced with a viral photo of Brady and Earle, she admitted to not finding the former “interesting.”

It’s admittedly hard to say whether Alix Earle and Tom Brady might have further dealings with one another. At the same time, it’s hard to deny that the idea of them becoming an actual couple is intriguing. Time will tell if sparks do fly between the two or if they just decide to maintain a platonic relationship.

It’s not uncommon for athletes to go into broadcasting after their playing days are over. We’ve seen it in probably every sport from people like Tony Romo, Shaquille O’Neal, Daniel Cormier and Tara Lipinski, to name a few. However, just because you’re good on the field (or court, octagon, ice, etc.) doesn’t mean that skill will translate to being an analyst, and apparently, Tom Brady’s mom gave him the same feedback as everybody else regarding his post-retirement gig with Fox Sports.

It all makes sense on paper — who better to analyze a sport than someone who’s dedicated a significant portion of their life to it? However, if you can’t communicate that expertise clearly and in a compelling manner, your commentating career probably isn’t going too far. Tom Brady weathered quite a bit of criticism in his rookie year as a broadcaster, but this season, the general consensus is that he’s really settled into the job. It sounds like someone pretty close to him agrees, as Brady told Fox News Digital:

Tom Brady may be widely considered the GOAT of NFL quarterbacks, but there was an obvious adjustment period when he transitioned from being “the man in the arena” to “the ex-player in the booth.” There was a bit of mystery about him, as fellow QB-turned-analyst Terry Bradshaw pointed out, because nobody had any idea about Brady’s personality as a commentator.

It probably didn’t help that there were specific rules in place for Tom Brady because of his partial ownership of the Las Vegas Raiders, which resulted in fans questioning if he violated his restrictions every time he disagreed with a ref’s call.

Leave it to Shaq, though, because he totally called it, saying that the former New England Patriot would find his voice in his second or third season in the booth. They don’t call him The Big Aristotle for nothing!

Shaquille O’Neal also had some advice for Tom Brady, telling him to lean on his experiences as a player, be himself and tell stories. Maybe those sage words made their way back to Brady. Either way, he now has a pretty good thing going with Kevin Burkhardt as the No. 1 announcing team for Fox’s NFL games. Brady seems to be having a blast, too, as he shouted out his booth partner as well as Tom Rinaldi, Erin Andrews, the directors, producers, cameramen and everyone else behind the scenes.

He said he loves his team and has the best bosses, and you have to imagine that kind of selfless attitude is another thing Tom Brady’s mom can be proud of.

You can catch the seven-time Super Bowl champ this weekend, as he and Kevin Burkhardt cover the NFC Divisional Playoff game between the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks, kicking off at 8 p.m. Saturday, January 17, on Fox.

Tom Brady’s new year got off to quite the wild start, it seemed, as he was pictured partying with 25-year-old influencer Alix Earle in St. Barths. The Dancing with the Stars runner-up is the latest of several women the retired quarterback has been connected to since his 2022 divorce from Gisele Bündchen. However, given his recent comments regarding his personal life, it doesn’t sound like he leaves much room for dating.

It felt like everyone had an opinion about Tom Brady and Alix Earle’s New Year’s Eve hang, particularly given their 23-year age gap. Even the TikToker’s dad name-dropped the Fox Sports analyst on social media in the days that followed. However, dating wasn’t one of the priorities that Brady, 48, listed when speaking to People about how he spends his time, saying:

The seven-time Super Bowl champ may not be on the field anymore, but Tom Brady apparently makes quite a good living with Fox since transitioning from athlete to broadcaster, and he said he’s got some other stuff in the works, continuing:

The former New England Patriot has also consistently listed co-parenting his three children as a priority, as he shares 18-year-old Jack with ex-girlfriend Bridget Moynahan and 16-year-old Benjamin and 13-year-old Vivian with Gisele Bündchen. It definitely sounds like they keep him fulfilled, too, as he told the magazine:

The fact that his oldest son is just seven years younger than Alix Earle was definitely one of the reasons the videos of the two went viral. Even The Bachelor’s Ben Higgins weighed in, wondering if the social media star was chasing headlines following her recent breakup with NFL player Braxton Berrios. (Chelsea Handler, meanwhile, couldn’t care less, saying she doesn’t know who Earle is and finds Brady “so boring.”)

Footage from a New Year’s Eve yacht party in St. Barths shows the influencer rubbing Tom Brady’s back as she talks in his ear over the loud music. He also leaned in to say something to her, and in another video, she appeared to give him a flirty glance as they danced next to each other.

Neither of them has said anything directly about those videos going public, though Alix Earle did tease “new friends, new memories, and new beginnings” in a New Year’s social media post.

Since his divorce, Tom Brady has allegedly dated model Irina Shayk, but their 2023 relationship allegedly ended after just a few months. He’s also been connected to Dakota Johnson, Emily Ratajkowski, Sofia Vergara, Kim Kardashian and more.

I can’t say what’s real vs. what’s rumor, and it sounds like the football GOAT isn’t going to help us much, as he keeps his focus on his work and kids.

Chelsea Handler has a reputation for being unafraid to step on toes when it comes to her commentary, and her latest subject is none other than football legend Tom Brady. Always a straight shooter, the veteran comedian did not hold back when asked her opinion on the former Patriots QB and influencer Alix Earle seen cozying up.

Brady and Earle recently sparked dating rumors when they were caught on camera getting extremely close in a club. The internet exploded with opinions on their 23-year age gap, and Page Six Radio host Danny Murphy was hoping to get Handler’s take on the viral TMZ photos when she appeared on the show. Instead, she shared her brutally honest opinion of Tom Brady, and this could possibly do more damage to his ego than his entire Netflix roast:

Oof, that’s got to hurt. She shut that down real quick. Handler apparently does not waste a single brain cell on Brady. Murphy seemed to agree, making a comment about how he hoped the Dancing With The Stars runner up was listening to the show, insinuating that she could do better than an aging ex-football player who posts selfies on Instagram, to which Handler replied:

Potentially, the Chelsea star is referring to the fact that Brady has been linked to a number of celebrity women since his divorce from model Gisele Bundchen in 2022, including Kim Kardashian, Dakota Johnson, and Irina Shayk. However, Earle is significantly younger than all those women, and the 7-time Super Bowl champ and her dad are only 2 years apart in age.

The age gap is giving serious Leonardo DiCaprio vibes, who was ironically roasted by Handler at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards last week for being “trapped on a boat” with his 27-year-old girlfriend and Jeff Bezos in St. Barths. The irony grows, as Brady was also spotted with the One Battle After Another actor on that same boat, the day after linking with Earle.

I’ll leave the outspoken opinions on the rumored romance to the professionals, but the timing of this headline is suspicious given Bundchen’s recent remarriage and new baby, paired with Earle’s split from Houston Texans’ player Braxton Berrios. Sure, this could turn into a “new beginning” for the celebrity pair, but more likely this seems to me like some perfectly-timed public flirtation.

While they were dancing together on New Years, video hilariously caught Brady with his phone flashlight on in his back pocket. All I’ll say is, he might not be a good match for someone whose job is social media:

All in all, I would bet most people are like Handler: they don’t really care who Tom Brady is dating. The guy is destined to be an NFL Hall of Famer. Regardless, I would love to know Brady’s thoughts on the comedian’s comments.

Alix Earle and Tom Brady have been stirring up quite a bit of buzz as of late. Over this past New Year’s Eve, Brady (48) and Earle (25) were spotted together at a nightclub in St. Barths, where they appeared to be very cozy being in each other’s company. Neither the media personality nor the former NFL player have confirmed or denied any kind of relationship between them. Still, people are talking about their recent hangout, and Bachelor alum Ben Higgins revealed why he’s not the biggest fan of the supposed couple.

36-year-old Ben Higgins, who participated in the 20th season of ABC’s The Bachelor, discussed the Earle/Brady situation during a recent episode of The Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous Podcast. When co-host Ashley Iaconetti asked for Higgins thoughts about the alleged hookup, he didn’t hold back, first admitting that he didn’t think the pairing was “cool.” Not only does Higgins also have reservations about the age gap between Brady and Earle, but he also thinks there’s another factor at play:

The “headline” argument seemingly stems from, as Higgins and Iaconetti were discussing, the fact that Earle is just coming off a breakup. In December 2025, the TikTok star parted ways with her boyfriend of two years, Houston Texans wide receiver Braxton Berrios. At the same time, the two hosts also noted that Gisele Bündchen, who divorced Brady in 2022, just recently married Joaquim Valente.

Ashley Iaconetti argues Earle is linking up with Brady as part of a “retaliation” tactic, though she also argued that this could simply be a case of “two hot people” simply wanting to spend time together. Ben Higgins offered a response to that theory:

Tom Brady is a father of three kids, and his oldest is 18-year-old Jack, who he shares with actress Bridget Moynahan. As far as Brady’s recent outing with Alix Earle goes, much has been said about the 23-year age gap between them. And, by the sound of it, Ben Higgins is uncomfortable with it. Whether people agree with the notion of Earle and Brady being together or not, it’s hard to deny that the supposed pairing is gaining traction. Ironically, even Earle’s own father recently name-dropped Brady while discussing a suit he bought.

As the hosts note during the Almost Famous Podcast, this isn’t the first time Brady has been romantically linked to someone since his divorce a few years ago. In 2023, Brady was said to be dating Kim Kardashian, though an insider later claimed the two were just friends. For a time, Brady also purportedly dated model Irina Shayk and, though they never spoke about that publicly, it was reported that Brady and Shayk broke up in late 2023.

While it’s now alleged that Tom Brady and Alix Earle are together, the latter hasn’t seemed all that focused on a romantic relationship. At the top of the new year, Earle shared a social media post filled with bikini pics, and it also featured a caption that mentioned “new beginnings.” Whether those “new beginnings” include a relationship with Brady are unclear right now. Yet, in the meantime, it seems likely that speculation from Ben Higgins and other media personalities could continue.

Rumors have circulated about Tom Brady and quite a few women since his divorce from Gisele Bündchen, including Irina Shayk before their 2023 breakup and Emily Ratajkowski at a Fourth of July bash. Now, our attention has turned to Alix Earle, who was seen cozying up to the NFL analyst on New Year’s Eve. Some fans had thoughts about the 23-year age gap between the two, but the influencer’s family doesn’t seem to mind, as Earle’s dad name-dropped Brady on TikTok.

Videos from a New Year’s Eve party in St. Barts showed the 25-year-old Dancing with the Stars runner-up getting close to Tom Brady, rubbing his back and giving flirty looks as the two danced next to each other. The 48-year-old Fox Sports commentator also leaned in to say something in Alix Earle’s ear over the loud music. It’s funny, then, that Brady’s name came up on TikTok as Alix’s stepmother Ashley modeled an oversized blazer for her husband. Check out the post below:

It’s pretty wild that even Alix Earle’s family is getting in on all the Tom Brady fun, even if Ashley’s TikTok did start out innocently enough.

Donning one of TJ Earle’s blazers, cinched at the waist with a belt, Ashley was challenging her husband after he apparently said something about not liking jackets on her. This dark blue velour number, however, was a winner, and TJ revealed that he’d been inspired to buy it after seeing something similar on a very specific professional athlete. Alix’s dad admitted:

Laughter can be heard breaking out in the background of Ashley’s video as she asked her husband if he seriously had been inspired by Tom Brady’s wardrobe, and TJ responded:

Should we take this to mean that Tom Brady has Alix Earle’s family’s stamp of approval, despite being only two years younger than 50-year-old TJ? Or is the whole thing just not that serious?

Alix Earle seems to be having fun with all the chatter, because while she — unlike her dad — hasn’t directly mentioned Tom Brady, she did possibly allude to him when she teased fans by mentioning “new friends, new memories, and new beginnings” in a social media bikini post.

Regardless of what’s going on with her and the former NFL quarterback, it seems like Alix Earle is ready to move on from her past relationship. In December, the influencer announced that she and Houston Texans wide receiver Braxton Berrios had broken up after two years. (At least they’ll always have that appearance on the Taylor Swift docuseries?)

With that breakup coming so recently, I’d be surprised if there was actual potential for a serious relationship here, but stranger things have happened! Either way, it will be interesting to see if anything more comes from Alix Earle’s possible new friendship with Tom Brady — even if it is just silly social media content from members of her family.

Alix Earle recently made headlines after being spotted in St. Barts on New Years and having the time of her life. Not only that, but she was also hanging out with NFL legend Tom Brady. Despite their much-discussed 23-year age difference, the two were spotted flirting on the dance floor during the New Years celebration. Now, Earle is posting a ton of bikini pictures from the weekend with a caption about “new beginnings,” which seemingly suggests the influencer is doing just fine following her breakup.

Last month, Alix Earle released a tearful message to her fans on TikTok about her split from former boyfriend and Texans’ wide receiver Braxton Berrios. Despite their many videos together, and rocking out together at the Eras Tour, the two apparently had a hard time making distance work and they decided to part ways. While she may have been heartbroken, it now seems like Earle isn’t going to let it stop her from living her best life, as her recent Instagram carousel showed her living in a bikini on a yacht during New Years.

As can be seen in the post, Earle sports sizzling swimwear, soaks up some rays while on the boat and hangs out with friends as part of her "new beginnings." Check out one of the group pics down below:

While her post also showed other famous friends like Glen Powell and Nina Dobrev, it did not feature Tom Brady who she was seen canoodling with that weekend. Despite the age difference, I’m kinda into this. Earle is newly single, looking for “new beginnings” and having a bit of fun, and Brady has been single for a while now, following his divorce from supermodel Gisele Bündchen in 2022.

Bündchen has been getting her own bit of media attention as well, as she welcomed a new baby with Jiu-Jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente in 2025. She also married Valente later in the year, so she has certainly moved on. All the while, Brady has been linked to famous stars, as he was even rumored to be dating Kim Kardashian a few years back. I’m not sure if his supposed New Years Eve fling with Earle will amount to anything, but you never know!

Whether this turns into a full-blown romance or ends up being nothing more than a New Year’s Eve flirtation, one thing is clear: both Alix Earle and Tom Brady seem to be keen on finding “new beginnings.” With Earle freshly single, she seems to be thriving with her new status, and Brady also appears ready to have a little high profile fun of his own (especially considering the thirst traps he's shared). We'll see if 2026 has a lot in store for both of them, and I’m looking forward to seeing what the New Year brings.

Revisit Alix Earle’s pretty tremendous run on the most recent season of Dancing with the Stars, which is currently streaming with a Hulu subscription. Fans of Tom Brady can also see the football star on the small screen, as he is currently the Fox Sports' lead NFL color commentator and will be heavily featured on during playoff season.

There has been a profound interest in Tom Brady’s dating life since he and Gisele Bündchen divorced in 2022, with rumors connecting the football legend with Reese Witherspoon, Kim Kardashian and seemingly many unmarried celebrities in between. So after 48-year-old Brady was spotted on New Year’s Eve getting close to 25-year-old influencer Alix Earle, it’s not surprising that people have pretty strong opinions. Also not a shock: Dave Portnoy is amongst those sounding off.

Tom Brady And Alix Earle Were Seen Getting Cozy On New Year’s Eve

First things first — what actually went down between the seven-time Super Bowl champion and the Dancing with the Stars Season 34 runner-up? TMZ reports that Tom Brady and Alix Earle attended the same party on December 31 in St. Barth’s, where videos show the two dancing next to each other.

Alix Earle can be seen putting her hand on Tom Brady’s back and rubbing it as she talks to him over the loud music. The retired QB also got close to her, leaning down to say something in her ear.

Neither has publicly acknowledged their NYE hangout, but the 23-year age difference definitely had people talking — especially since Tom Brady is only two years younger than the TikTok star’s 50-year-old father.

Dave Portnoy Weighs In On Tom Brady Partying With Alix Earle

Barstool Sports owner Dave Portnoy is never one to hold back his opinions, and as a 48-year-old man himself, he definitely had thoughts about the former New England Patriot ringing in the new year with a woman nearly half his age. Portnoy stated on X:

I guess that TB12 lifestyle is working out, isn’t it? I’m sure not every guy in their late 40s would have the energy to party like they were 25 again, but this is the guy who could sprint faster at 46 than he did at 22. This is the man who posts birthday thirst traps for “accountability” — yeah, I buy that he can still hang with Alix Earle.

Dave Portnoy did show his support for Tom Brady and his youthful energy, though, also posting:

It should also be noted that the Barstool Sports founder has been known to dip into the pool of twentysomethings, revealing in 2025 that he was dating 26-year-old Camryn D’Aloia.

As for the recent Dancing with the Stars competitor, Alix Earle is only recently single. In early December, she and Houston Texans wide receiver Braxton Berrios ended their relationship after two years. I guess she’s got a thing for NFL players?

We’ll have to see if anything develops between Tom Brady and Alix Earle in 2026, or who they pop up with next.

For the past few years, Ben Affleck has been contributing to some of the funniest Super Bowl commercials with his star-studded, Boston-loving Dunkin’ ads, and it looks like that trend will continue in the new year. When Super Bowl LX airs on the 2026 TV schedule, the two-time Oscar winner will reportedly be peddling those holey breakfast pastries with the help of several stars from the best sitcoms of all time — including Friends’ Jennifer Aniston and Seinfeld’s Jason Alexander.

After another round of the super-popular DunKings commercials during the 2025 Super Bowl, Ben Affleck is allegedly doing a Good Will Hunting riff for the upcoming big game in Levi’s Stadium, which will be titled, naturally, “Good Will Dunkin’,” per Page Six. Some big names have apparently signed onto the project, including Jennifer Aniston, Matt LeBlanc, Jason Alexander, Alfonso Ribeiro, Ted Danson and Tom Brady.

What in the 1990s is going on here? Whatever it is, I really do hope we get to see a Friends reunion between Matt LeBlanc and Jennifer Aniston in these wildly successful Dunkin’ commercials. There’s no word on whether they’ll be playing their characters Joey Tribbiani and Rachel Green, but Ted Danson will allegedly appear as his character Sam Malone from Cheers.

It will be interesting to see how all of these actors come together, with Jason Alexander (aka Seinfeld’s George Costanza) and Alfonso Ribeiro (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’s Carlton Banks) in the mix.

Tom Brady, meanwhile, obviously has a meaningful connection to Boston following a long career with the New England Patriots. He also previously appeared with Ben Affleck and Matt Damon as a member of the fictional boy band The DunKings.

Details of the upcoming commercial are being kept super secret, sources say, as the production staff reportedly were required to put “tape over the cameras on their cell phones for added security” while shooting in Los Angeles.

It’s not surprising that the actor wants to churn out another doughnut-themed mini-movie, given how much he makes from the Dunkin’ commercials. Plus, fans get pretty excited, too, when Ben Affleck is seen sporting that Dunkin’ Donuts tracksuit.

The most recent offering, which came at Super Bowl LIX in February 2025, featured appearances from Donnie Wahlberg, Jeremy Strong, Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes, Casey Affleck, Bill Belichick and Belichick’s girlfriend Jordon Hudson, who reportedly “forced her way” into the commercial.

I’m sure more surprises are in store this time around, but the actors who have already been allegedly announced are exciting enough for me. I can’t wait to see Ted Danson (presumably) back behind the bar as Sam Malone, and this will be Jennifer Aniston and Matt LeBlanc’s first time on-screen together since the Friends reunion in 2021 (available to stream with an HBO Max subscription).

Speaking of the Morning Show star, Jennifer Aniston has also appeared in Super Bowl ads in the past. She previously reunited with Friends co-star David Schwimmer in an ad for Uber Eats and continued to flaunt her comedic skills in a funny Skinny Pop commercial earlier this year.

We’ll definitely have our eyes peeled for what she, Ben Affleck and the rest are up to when the Super Bowl airs Sunday, February 8, on NBC and streaming with a Peacock subscription.

It’s been over a year since The Roast of Tom Brady took place, but people still can’t seem to stop talking about it, especially individuals tied to the comedy world. The Netflix special was a brutal takedown of Brady and his former New England Patriot teammates, and it was heavily streamed. Comedians like Kevin Hart and Nikki Glazer didn’t hold back, going after everything including Brady's football record and his personal life. Now, comedian Jeff Ross is reflecting on the roast, and Tom Brady’s since-revealed regrets over participating.

During an interview with Page Six, Jeff Ross talked about some of his past experiences with the infamous roasts, which he's been a part of off and on since the '90s. The comedian has become synonymous with this kind of insult comedy and has hosted roasts for stars like Bruce Willis, Rob Lowe, James Franco and even Donald Trump before his political career. While reflecting on the Brady roast, Ross explained what his main intention is whenever he decides to skewer celebrities:

Aside from the Brady Roast, the Justin Bieber Roast is probably one of the most famous. Martha Stewart met Snoop Dogg, who she went on to have a professional partnership with, and stars like Kevin Hart and Pete Davidson made their own mark on the comedy scene with their jokes aimed at the then 21-year-old singer. The camaraderie in the room was palpable despite the jabs at everyone on the dais.

The energy at the Brady roast was distinctly different. At that time, the former NFL player arguably seemed somewhat surprised at how the comedians went after him, and his family life so hard.

Following the roast, there were many reports about the event having lingering effects on the Brady family. It was also alleged that the seven-time Super Bowl winner's ex-wife, Gisele Bündchen, was concerned about how some of the content and jokes may have affected the kids they share. Despite those reports coming out in the aftermath of Brady’s roast, Ross asserted that he always has good intentions with the roasts. The "Roastmaster General" also took another jab at Brady’s subsequent attitude towards the live event:

While he may be giving the celebrated quarterback a hard time, Ross has been complimentary of Brady for being a good sport. Ross even praised Brady for even agreeing to participate in a live roast, which hadn’t been done before.

Despite the guest of honor's feelings, it's hard to deny that the Brady roast was quite memorable. CinemaBlend was even present at the event and was able to chronicle the crowd's reactions to the wildest jokes. On a side note, it seems the harshness of the roast hasn’t turned off fellow athlete Shaquille O'Neal from the idea of a roast. Shaq said he'd be down to be the next roast victim, as long as Nikki Glazer is there to do what she does best, of course.

As for Tom Brady, he's since made it clear that he wouldn't take part in another roast. Those who'd like to see the one Brady had, though, can use a Netflix subscription to stream it in its entirety.

These days, Sofia Vergara can be seen on the 2025 TV schedule giving people the opportunity of a lifetime on America’s Got Talent, but she’s definitely taking time to enjoy her own life as well. After rumors of a possible romance with Tom Brady, the actress celebrated her birthday with an incredible trip to Sardinia, surrounded by family and friends, and she was an absolute knockout in a white bikini.

Sofia Vergara Sports White Swimwear As She Shows Off Her Birthday Flowers

I’m not sure what’s more gorgeous — Sofia Vergara or the beautiful array of flowers surrounding her as she rang in her 53rd birthday with an island vacation. Just kidding, it was definitely the Modern Family star, who shared the pic to Instagram:

Sofia Vergara has always been one to take advantage of the bikini weather, and the crisp white of her bikini pops against the colorful flowers surrounding her. If all those bouquets weren’t already an indication of how much birthday love she got, she shared another post where she sported a floral dress to pose with her son Manolo as well as a handful of friends. I bet they helped her eat that cake, too, even after she stuck her finger in the icing!

And yes, the group did make it down to the beach, where the actress covered her white bikini with an orange and burgundy dress:

Sofia Vergara’s love life has been a bit quiet lately — as her AGT colleague Howie Mandel is keen to remind us — since splitting from Justin Saliman, whom she dated following her 2023 divorce from Joe Manganiello. That seemed to be just fine with her, as it looks like she enjoyed her time in Sardinia. So what’s with those Tom Brady rumors?

Tom Brady Denies Saying Sofia Vergara Is ‘Too Old’ For Him: ‘Pure Fiction’

Tom Brady has been connected to a lot of women since his own divorce from Gisele Bündchen in 2022, from rumors about Kim Kardashian to an alleged tryst with Irina Shayk to his recent hangouts with newly single Dakota Johnson. Sofia Vergara is also among them, as she posted a photo on July 1 that showed her sitting next to the former New England Patriot at a yacht party.

However, the Daily Mail reported the two are not dating and that Tom Brady is allegedly enjoying being single and not looking for a relationship. The source alleged:

However, a representative for the 47-year-old ex-QB said Tom Brady “would never” call 53-year-old Sofia Vergara “too old” for him, telling People:

Regardless of what is or isn’t going on between Tom Brady and Sofia Vergara, I just love that she took time for herself with a fun trip on her birthday.

Now, you can continue to see her on America’s Got Talent, which airs at 8 p.m. ET Tuesdays on NBC and streams the next day with a Peacock subscription.

This year, Dakota Johnson appears in the A24 romantic comedy, Materialists, where she plays a matchmaker in a steamy love triangle between her ex and a rich bachelor. In real life, the talented actress and Coldplay’s Chris Martin broke up after eight years of dating. Rumors continue to swirl around Johnson's love life. All the while, I must say that I didn't expect to see the starlet spending time with Tom Brady as they apparently took in some sun and fun.

Celebrities like Dakota Johnson, Tom Brady and Kate Hudson recently gathered together for Mohammed Al Turki’s 39th birthday yacht party in Ibiza, per Page Six. The photos shared by the news outlet show these A-listers apparently having the time of their lives. The Madame Web actress appears like she’s having a lot of fun getting hugged and bonding with Kate Hudson, and Tom Brady is just chilling out on his lounge chair. Now, that’s how you take in summer sun.

As for Johnson and Brady, specifically, even though they're both single people, it looks like this yacht party was more of a group outing. The former QB and Hudson were actually both in attendance with their children. Regardless of the logistics, I can't imagine a much better summer outing that an event on a luxurious yacht.

Tom Brady has been spotted with a few notable female stars since he and ex-wife Gisele Bündchen divorced in 2022. Rumors swirled when Brady was seen interacting with Sydney Sweeney at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s wedding.

However, sources told TMZ that the Anyone But You actress has no interest in dating at the moment since her split with fiancé Jonathan Davino. Sydney Sweeney was also seen chatting it up with Orlando Bloom, though it would appear that the group was just being social amid the festivities.

Aside from the romance rumors, Tom Brady and Dakota Johnson are keeping busy. Since Brady retired from football in 2023, he's been a lead color commentator for the NFL on Fox and, he continues to co-parents his two kids with his ex-wife.

Other than the box office and critical success of Materialists, Johnson has the 2025 movie release Splitsville, a comedy, hitting theaters in August. With thriving careers and reportedly strong family ties, the two celebs appear to be moving forward with purpose.

I suppose the question now is whether we might see Tom Brady and Dakota Johnson again in some kind of social setting. There's certainly a chance, given that this latest event indicates that they roam in similar circles. However, if they do, there's also a firm possibility that such a meetup won't be romantic.

Sydney Sweeney remains one of the busiest stars in Hollywood, and she has a few movies that are set to be released as part of the 2025 movie schedule. All the while, public interest in the actress’ personal life persists, especially in the aftermath of her breakup with longtime fiancé Jonathan Davino. When 27-year-old Sweeney attended much-discussed Jeff Bezos’ wedding at the end of last week, she was spotted in proximity to a number of eligible celebrity bachelors. Now, a source is sharing claims about her feelings on dating again.

To say that Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s wedding in Italy was a star-studded event would be an understatement. Members of the Kardashian-Jenner clan along with Leonardo DiCaprio and his girlfriend, Vittoria Ceretti (who tore her dress during the event). Also present were Tom Brady and Orlando Bloom, who both reportedly interacted with Sydney Sweeny during the weekend in Venice. However, sources tell TMZ, that Sweeney isn’t dating either of them or anyone for that matter.

According to the aforementioned news outlet’s sources, the Euphoria star doesn’t currently have any interest in getting romantically involved with anyone following her breakup. It’s said that at this time, she’s more concerned with her career and enjoying the single life. This report should be taken with a grain of salt, but the notion of the starlet keeping busy from a professional standpoint does track, given the work she’s lined up as of late.

Despite Sydney Sweeney’s own reported focus on her business dealings (which include a soap infused with her bathwater), questions still remain in regard to her romance with Jonathan Davino. Breakup rumors began swirling around the pair (who began dating in 2018) in March 2025. It was also around that time that romance speculation began to swirl around Sweeney and Anyone but You co-star Glen Powell again. Powell’s own mother shot down talk of a relationship between the two.

The entire situation came to a head in April when Sydney Sweeney herself confirmed that she and her partner had gone their separate ways. After the fact, there was a mind-blowing update, as it was reported that Sweeney and her ex were living apart before they finally called it quits. Considering that Sweeney is now single, it’d be easy to assume that she’d be open to linking up with an A-lister who’s also unattached.

Orlando Bloom just recently broke up with Katy Perry, who he dated from 2016 to 2025 and was engaged to. This week, Bloom posted a cryptic message that referred to the notion of taking a “first step.” Meanwhile, Tom Brady has been single since he finalized his divorce from Gisele Bündchen in 2022 after 13 years of marriage. One thing that can be said is that if either Brady or Bloom ended up with the Immaculate star, they’d form quite a celebrity couple.

Ultimately though, Sydney Sweeney has the freedom to choose who she wants to date and when she wants to do it. Also, let’s be real, considering how her public profile continues to grow and she’s still landing work, she doesn’t exactly need a man right now.

Back in 2024, Netflix put together a comedy roast for Tom Brady live on the streamer. Hosted by comedian Jeff Ross and Kevin Hart, it was a wild night of the most hilarious jokes, from jabs at the ex-QB’s divorce to Will Ferrell showing up as Anchorman’s Tom Burgundy. Ross made sure to explain why the Netflix special took a while to put together, as well as why Brady “should get a Nobel Prize” for doing it.

On The Howard Stern Show (via Sports Illustrated), Jeff Ross explained that The Roast of Tom Brady (which is streaming on your Netflix subscription) came together after the comedian found out Brady was looking at the stand-up comic's Instagram account. Ross connected with the former NFL player there and told him he should get a roast going. Brady agreed, which led to their two agents talking. The rest fell into place.

Tom Brady and Jeff Ross’ Instagram chatter about a roast came about in 2021, but the Netflix event didn’t happen until three years later. Why did it take so long? Ross admitted how he felt about Brady agreeing to the live Netflix event and why the long wait:

I can understand trying to find the perfect timing to get this roast happening. Tom Brady’s plans to retire from the NFL were a real back-and-forth decision. He first announced his retirement in February 2022 after 22 seasons, only to call it off a month later and return to the Buccaneers for the 2022 season. Then, in February 2023, Brady announced his retirement, stating it was "for good" and is now working as a lead color commentator on Fox Sports.

In the midst of all of that, the California native filed for divorce from model Gisele Bündchen in October 2022 after 13 years of marriage. So, you can imagine that all of those life transitions deserve some breathing room before a bunch of celebs bring on the roasts about them.

It takes a very strong person to allow oneself to be subjected to jabs while sitting in the hot seat, live in front of millions. Jeff Ross and I would agree that the ex-QB deserved the highest honor for being put through this:

As football players get hit a lot on the field, Tom Brady was willing to take more hits on Netflix, all in the name of entertainment. That truly deserves a round of applause. The University of Michigan alumnus did indeed make Netflix history with his roast being the first live one on the streamer. Not to mention, The Roast of Tom Brady drew in 2 million views on its debut with head honcho Ted Sarandos learning the “value” of people watching the same special at the same time.

While many jokes said on The Roast of Tom Brady were hilarious, you can’t deny that plenty were harsh in terms of Tom Brady’s divorce, his appearance, and his retracting retirement plans. When Jeff Ross asked the MVP why he decided to do the roast, here was the answer he revealed to Howard Stern:

As Tom Brady had seen Jeff Ross’ Instagram account full of hilarious material, it makes sense why he’d want to be the subject of the Roastmaster General's material, and of many other celebs. He clearly knew how to laugh at himself.

In fact, Jeff Ross joked that comedy material could have been how Tom Brady won his games as a way to unwind. Hey, he helped beat the Chiefs in Super Bowl LV the day he went on Instagram. So, for football players out there, be like Brady and watch a comedy special before playing a big game.

Tom Brady’s Netflix roast may have taken a long time to come together after many life transitions, but I'd say that he truly does deserve a “Nobel Prize” worthy honor for doing so. Brady faced the fire not only with his sense of humor but with dignity and a wide grin.

If you're a racing fan, there's a firm chance you spend Memorial Day weekend watching to see who will be crowned in the Indy 500. Given the race is one of the biggest sporting events in the United States, it's not at all uncommon to see various athletes and celebrities from around the world taking part. Attendees also love to cheer on any famous face they see. Well, unless they're Tom Brady, who was booed quite heavily during his appearance at the race.

Fox paid Brady a considerable sum of money to join its sports broadcasting team, so it's hardly any surprise he was at the Indy 500. Whether it's Thanksgiving or Memorial Day weekend, he's been on the clock, and there were more than a few unhappy campers to see him on race day.

Tom Brady Was Booed By The Crowd When Introduced During The Indy 500

While Tom Brady wasn't known for his speed when he was in the NFL, the former Super Bowl champion was out at the Indiana Motor Speedway to help Fox with its coverage of the Indy 500. The NFL legend received a special announcement during the festivities and was all smiles despite the crowd loudly booing him. Check out the video posted to X by 107.5 The Fan:

It's hardly the first time Tom Brady has been booed by thousands of people, but I'd assume it's one of the few times it's happened away from a football field. If there are viewers who are surprised over Brady being booed, there's some important context that'll illuminate this.

Why Tom Brady Was Booed By The Indy 500 Crowd

While people from around the world travel to the Indy 500, it may be fair to assume that a vast number of the attendees come from the Indianapolis area. That plays into the booing when it comes to Tom Brady, given his connection to the city and its sports history.

Brady has supervillain status in the state of Indiana, and it's not because people thought his Netflix roast took jokes too far. It goes back to his days playing with the New England Patriots, and the rivalry between him and the Peyton Manning-led Indianapolis Colts throughout the early 2000s.

It was a rivalry that was pretty lopsided, to be frank, with Brady leading the Patriots to many playoff victories against the Colts franchise. Manning would secure more MVP awards, but statistical accolades don't have as much lasting acclaim as Super Bowl trophies. For this reason, that Indianapolis-heavy crowd booed Brady, perhaps thinking of the way things might've changed for the Colts had he not been around to spoil their championship dreams more often than not.

All this to say, it may not have been a surprise to viewers or Tom Brady himself that he was booed during the Indy 500. At least it wasn't because of some more personal matters, with commentators like Terry Bradshaw opining that Brady's personal life would be of more interest with his playing days now over. That said, I can't say for certain if anyone in the crowd was booing him because of his insistence on posting thirst traps as opposed to Brady's overall perfection as an athlete in his NFL days.

The Indy 500 is over, but it'll be back around this time next year! We'll see if Fox decides to send Tom Brady back again and, given the massive contract he's subject, I wouldn't be surprised if he does return.

A few years ago, Tom Brady entered a new phase of his life, and I’m not talking about when he retired from professional football for the second time in 2023. In late 2022, he and Gisele Bündchen divorced after 13 years of marriage. Since then, Brady and Bündchen have been co-parenting and, per the ex-quarterback himself, it’s been going well. The 47-year-old father of three has been candid about the highs and lows of parenthood in recent years. Now, he’s admitting to a misstep he committed with his children following his divorce.

Even before his divorce, the former New England Patriot spoke about the pitfalls of being a parent. He explained several years ago that the “hardest part” of raising kids with his wife was that due to their celebrity statuses, their little ones lived very abnormal lives. The sports commentator recently appeared on an episode of Logan Paul’s Impaulsive Podcast (which is on YouTube), and he addressed whether he regrets his infamous roast. With that, he said he wished he’d considered his kids’ feelings before signing on:

A little over a year ago, Netflix subscription holders tuned in for the livestream of The Roast of Tom Brady, which was held at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. CinemaBlend was present at the roast, where Brady was skewered by comedians like Kevin Hart (who hosted), Nikki Glaser, Peyton Manning and Rob Gronkowski. There were plenty of hilarious and harsh jokes centered around Brady’s career and personal life. While it was a streaming hit, it apparently didn’t sit well with the NFL veteran’s relatives.

Sources dropped an assortment of claims shortly after the roast, with some alleging that Gisele Bündchen wasn’t pleased with the divorce jokes that were made. Also, around that time, Tom Brady himself said he probably wouldn’t do another special like that because he wouldn’t want to be insensitive to his children. Brady – who shares Jack (17) with ex-partner Bridget Moynahan and Benjamin (15) and Vivien (12) with Bündchen – also said the following during his chat on Impaulsive:

Plenty of parents will surely tell you that raising kids isn’t easy, and those dynamics can certainly become trickier when someone is a public figure like Tom Brady is. It definitely sounds like the roast caused a bit of uneasiness within the Brady household. However, at the very least, it would appear that the now-single dad has learned from the experience and will likely keep it in mind moving forward.

I’m not sure anyone – regardless of whatever NFL team they support – would deny the notion that Tom Brady is one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever step onto a football field. The former New England Patriot has seven Super Bowl titles under his belt along with three MVP awards, 15 Pro Bowl appearances and various other accolades. While Brady is now retired, he still keeps in shape. That’s apparent based on a video, which I can’t stop watching, as it shows Brady’s 22 and 46-year-old selves sprinting.

The annual NFL Scouting Combine was held last week ahead of the upcoming 2025 Draft. During the event, which takes place over several days, team scouts, general managers and coaches watch, as college players show off their physical and mental prowesses. Way back when, Tom Brady participated in drills and tests as well when he sought to be drafted after his stint at the University of Michigan. Brady participated in sprints and, thanks to the video below, see how that compares to the way in which the decorated star can run today:

When it comes to the clip of the ex-Tampa Bay Buccaneer sprinting at 46, that occurred in February 2024, at which point the star ran the 40-yard dash. Amazingly, not only did he nail it in 5.18 seconds but, in doing so, he actually beat his time at the 2000 Combine. He originally completed the dash in 5.28 seconds, and I’m enamored by the fact that, over two decades later, he managed to shave off some time.

Honestly, I just can’t stop looking over this clip for multiple reasons. The obvious one is that it’s so surreal to see a side-by-side comparison between California native’s younger and older selves. What also gets me is the fact that the now-47-year-old future hall of famer’s form looks better now than it did years ago. As someone who ran track and participated in cross-country in high school, I understand the importance of form.

Anyone who’s watched Tom Brady over the years are probably aware of the fact that he had a solid run game. Sure, he could throw the ball down the field like no one’s business but, at times, he certainly didn’t mind doing a bit of running if an opportunity presented itself. A QB has to be smart about that, though, by deciding what’s worth going for and what’s not. But it goes without saying that Brady can take a hit (whether it be tackle on the field or a hard jab during a celebrity roast).

Of course, now the former Comeback Player of the Year is now operating on a different playing field. Since hanging up his helmet, he’s entered the world of broadcasting and is reportedly making an exorbitant amount of money by working for Fox. The job may not be as physically demanding as his former gig, but it does require that he follow unique rules as a broadcaster.

Tom Brady’s new 40-yard dash indicates to me, though, that he still finds the time to work out, because I can’t imagine someone still being able to achieve that feat without doing some kind of regular exercise. Whatever he’s doing, he should definitely keep it up and, all the while, I’m going to keep looking at that comparison video. Though if you’re ready to watch something else, grab a Hulu subscription and stream Brady’s docuseries, Man in the Arena.

Whenever a celebrity announces a roast, it always becomes a must-watch event. Netflix’s The Roast of Tom Brady is the most recent big roast to date, with some of the biggest names in comedy and football joining him on stage. The football G.O.A.T. took some hard hits that received huge numbers on the streaming service. Now, Shaquille O’Neal has announced he wants a turn in the hot seat, but he has one non-negotiable request if he’s to commit to a comedy special.

The NBA legend has one major bucket list item to tick off this year, and it’s to get roasted. After watching The Roast of Tom Brady, Shaq told Page Six he knows exactly what he wants, and it’s the full brutal treatment. Therefore there’s one specific person he needs in attendance:

The former NBA player is of course referring to Nikki Glaser and her work. The stand-up comic is fresh off hosting the Golden Globes, but she’s been making jokes at celebrities’ expense for a while now. The Comedy Central alum has a number of roasts under her belt, including the likes of Bruce Willis, Alec Baldwin, Rob Lowe, and most famously, Tom Brady.

The legendary Patriots quarterback aired his roast live for those with Netflix subscriptions in 2024, and his guests did not hold back, especially Glaser. While she did feel a bit bad about some of her digs, her set also got a standing ovation from a crowd of over 10,000 people, so clearly she made the right decisions.

Glaser and other roasters even admitted to holding some jokes back, specifically regarding Brady's young kids, although when it came to ex-wife Gisele Bündchen, there was little mercy for the former celebrity power couple. Perhaps the split was still a little too fresh for the NFL MVP, as he later stated he didn’t like the jokes that hurt his family.

However, O’Neal has given the Not Safe With Nikki Glaser comic full clearance when it comes to his personal life:

Having watched all of Glaser’s roasts, I feel confident saying her set at The Roast of Tom Brady was not nearly as brutal as some of her past appearances. My girl runs head first into territory other people are scared to touch, and with such confidence, it's almost always a slam dunk. Check out some of her greatest burns:

Perhaps Brady was a bit unprepared for what he had signed up for, and he was definitely new to the comedy space. The opposite is true for Shaq. Not only is the former Laker eager to get comically annihilated by Glaser, but hardly ever takes himself seriously. He’s famously been in a number of Adam Sandler movies, most notably Grown Ups 2, and he often pulls silly stunts and pranks on Inside The NBA.

The point I’m getting at is the 7’1’’ baller is no amateur to the comedy scene, and I completely support Shaq getting his own roast special with Nikki Glaser in attendance. While the FBoy Island host received some backlash for her Tom Brady set, I highly doubt that will stop her from stepping up to the plate in the future. No doubt the Sandman would also be invited to Shaq's event, and I have a feeling it would be an all-star lineup through and through. If Netflix knows what’s good for them, the streamer will get this on their 2025 release schedule ASAP.

It’s been over two years since Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen quickly and quietly finalized their divorce following months of speculation that there was trouble brewing for the couple. The supermodel soon moved on with jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente — a fact many of the most brutal jokes on The Roast of Tom Brady centered around — and they have now welcomed their first child together.

The athlete-turned-broadcaster has now allegedly reacted to news of the bundle of joy, so what did he say, according to reports?

What Did Tom Brady Say About Gisele Bündchen’s New Baby?

TMZ reported on February 5 that Gisele Bündchen’s third child and first with Joaquim Valente was born “recently,” and that both mom and baby are doing well. Neither of the new parents have publicly announced the arrival, but Bündchen’s ex-husband is apparently in the loop (not surprising, given the fact they share two children).

One Page Six source says the seven-time Super Bowl champion has reached out to congratulate Bündchen, while a second insider reports that Tom Brady is happy for her and wishes her nothing but the best.

Gisele Bündchen kept her pregnancy a secret as long as she could, but it became more difficult as the baby grew inside of her, ultimately leading to a public announcement in October 2024. Tom Brady — as well as 15-year-old Benjamin and 12-year-old Vivian — was reportedly given a heads-up well before the press caught wind of the addition to the family.

Gisele Bündchen and Joaquim Valente allegedly waited until the baby was born to learn its gender, and that hasn’t yet been revealed. However, some believe you can tell what a woman is carrying based on what she wants to eat, so draw what conclusions you will from the model’s pregnancy cravings for grilled ribeye with chimichurri and sautéed greens.

Gisele Bündchen And Joaquim Valente Have Been Dating Since 2023

Rumors regarding Gisele Bündchen and her jiu-jitsu instructor started circulating within weeks of her divorce from Tom Brady, when the two were seen vacationing together in Costa Rica. By the summer of 2023, they had gone public as a couple, so they’d been together for at least a year by the time The Roast of Tom Brady aired for those with a Netflix subscription.

The comedians were merciless when it came to the quarterback breaking up with his wife of 13 years, with Nikki Glaser commenting:

And that was likely the most PG-rated joke of them all. Following the roast, Gisele Bündchen was reportedly upset by the “irresponsible” jokes told at the expense of their family because of how their children were affected. She allegedly said Tom Brady sold out his family for a paycheck. Some even claimed that Joaquim Valente being thrust into the public spotlight in such a way had a negative impact on his relationship with Gisele Bündchen.

Thankfully it seems they’ve all found a way to get past that, and surely the discomfort that followed the roast is a distant memory for Gisele Bündchen and Joaquim Valente as they care for their newborn.

The biggest NFL game of the season is about to hit the 2025 TV schedule and, with that, commercials are already starting to surface. Tom Brady and Snoop Dogg, for their part, have partnered for an ad readers will see should they livestream Super Bowl 2025, and it conveys a message of anti-hate. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem like the ad is striking a chord with the masses, as the comments that have been shared about it across social media are probably not what the ad-makers probably assumed it would receive.

As Tom Brady's lucrative TV career continues, he has joined forces with the Foundation To Combat Antisemitism and legendary rapper Snoop Dogg. The two stars came together and talked about the things they hate. In the end, both men agreed that it's terrible that the world has become so divided and hate-filled that they have to make a commercial about it. By the end, both men appeared united in their viewpoint. Check out the commercial below ahead of Super Bowl Sunday:

The ad made the rounds across the internet and, suffice to say, I don't think it's going to be as memorable as some of CinemaBlend's favorite ads from the 2024 Super Bowl. The message is clear in promoting anti-hate, which is a positive goal. However, social media users seem to ironically be showering hate on the ad by way of X. Check out some of the reactions:

• This is the cringiest commercial I’ve ever seen ngl - @Degen__inc
• This commercial kinda trash - @Messages_Left
• this is so stupid. - @elydia351
• This commercial did the opposite of what it was indented to do. - @ghostbestie057
• Lots of sexual tension - @Smackover7

The general consensus is that this commercial is a misstep and, to chime in with the Internet, pairing together Snoop Dogg and Tom Brady is an odd choice. One is mainly known for quickly rolling joints, and the other is considered one of the greatest NFL quarterbacks who ever lived. There's not a lot to link Brady and Snoop together, let alone give them a reason to hate each other.

I would imagine the purpose of this ad was to move the needle and get people thinking critically about the divisive time the United States is in. Unfortunately, it's currently looking like it'll get less attention than a potential sequel to Ben Affleck's DunKings ad, which was so popular last year the company actually sold merchandise for it.

Then again, the people of X don't always represent the minds of the masses, so maybe the commercial will be best received before or after the game )which will also feature Kendrick Lamar's halftime show performance). I can only speculate, but I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if we see a second wave of reactions on Sunday night when the commercial hits the airwaves. I know I've said it once, but it needs to be said again: Why did it have to be Snoop Dogg and Tom Brady delivering this message?

Super Bowl Sunday kicks off on Fox on Sunday, February 9th, at 6:30 p.m. ET. Expect more commercials worthy of discussion, an exciting halftime performance, and maybe a football game in the middle of all that as well.

If you’re living in Philidelphia or Kansas City, or just want to root for Taylor Swift's boyfriend, then you may be invested in Super Bowl LIX in just over a week. But for everybody else, the hope is simply that the game will be entertaining. And if that doesn’t happen, we always have the commercials. And it looks like we may be in line for another Ben Affleck/Dunkin Donuts collab.

Ben Affleck is a well-documented fan of Dunkin’ Donuts, and that has led to a multi-year partnership between the man and the donut shop. Two years ago Affleck worked the drive-thru. Last year he appeared, alongside Matt Damon and Tom Brady as the DunKings, and it looks like it may be time for a DunKings reunion tour.

Ben Affleck May Be Working On Another Dunkin Donuts Super Bowl Ad

Some candid shots on the street that have been posted to Instagram that were reportedly taken recently show Affleck carrying a DunKings tracksuit, identical to the ones that he, Brady, and Damon all wore in the Super Bowl spot last year. It’s certainly possible that Affleck just took his wardrobe home last year and he finds the tracksuit quite comfortable. However, that’s not exactly likely.

It’s difficult to imagine that the outfit could be for anything other than another Dunkin' Donuts commercial. Perhaps the band will get back together. Perhaps there will be new special guests this year. We’ll likely need to wait for Super Bowl Sunday to know for sure.

Will The Ad Address The J Lo Split?

However, there is something of an elephant in the room that makes this whole endeavor very interesting. Jennifer Lopez appeared in both of the previous Dunkin' Donuts commercials, as the pair were married at the time. But now Affleck and Lopez are officially divorced, so will that come up at all?

It would be one thing if Affleck was making a new Dunkin' Donuts ad that had a completely different premise, but if the ad this year is meant to be some sort of “sequel” to the one last year, then will it be mentioned that Lopez isn’t there? Or are the couple still close, or at least professional, enough that she might appear?

If handled right, a Lopez appearance, or a reference to why she isn't there, could be quite funny. At the same time, the divorce just happened, so maybe it's a bit too early for that sort of thing. It might not be seen as being in the best taste.

I have to say, I will certainly be keeping an eye out for this Super Bowl ad specifically. The previous ones have certainly been entertaining, but this year’s could be even bigger for some quite unique reasons.

They say if you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life, but I feel like that saying doesn't take holidays into account. While I'm sure Tom Brady is enjoying his inaugural stint on Fox's commentary team and looks forward to continuing well into the 2025 TV schedule, there is a downside to that high-paying contract he signed. The NFL doesn't take a break on Thanksgiving, and Fox's The OT crew were only so happy to point that out to the MVP on live TV, which the Internet reacted excitedly to.

As a longtime veteran of the NFL, Tom Brady was no doubt well aware Thanksgiving is one of the few holidays that teams rarely get off. Even so, he played the part of the shocked commentator when he was told on Fox's The OT that he'd have to be in the booth that day while people chow down on turkey. Check out his reaction via Complex Sports:

I might say Tom Brady's biggest regret of the year was signing that contract and getting his holiday taken away, but I'd wager he likely still regrets doing that Netflix roast more than anything else. In any case, there's are no shortage of reactions to his latest live TV moments on Instagram, with everything ranging from those playing him the smallest fiddle of sympathy, to those truly empathetic about him having to be in the booth for the Giants vs. Cowboys game. Take a look:

• Imagine missing Thanksgiving to cover the Giants vs Cowboys 😂😂😂 - @trayg_54
• Welcome to the working class 😂 - @itsjfrank_
• The look every new employee gives when they learn they have to work all the holidays - @fastmaddy
• Not only does he have to work, but it’s the Giants v Cowboys featuring two backup QB’s. Bro is in hell with $50m 🤣 - @zachswa
• Look into his eyes in the pic… that man is gone - @le_truey

For readers who are not as dialed into the world of football, Tom Brady is scheduled to call the game between the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys. Both teams will be competing with backup quarterbacks, after Giants former starting QB Daniel Jones asked for his release not too long ago, and Dallas QB Dak Prescott was recently declared out for the season and will undergo surgery. In short, it could be a low-scoring and extremely sloppy game between two backup quarterbacks.

I'm not sure how Tom Brady will feel about that, but if I had to guess, the paycheck he'll get for it will certainly help. Brady will continue to mind his words on the broadcast after fans wondered if he'd face penalties for being critical of the referee officiating weeks ago. As a new minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, he has to follow special rules to avoid losing some of his money to fines.

If it's any consolation for Tom Brady, he'll have Christmas to take a break. Netflix secured the rights to stream NFL games on the holiday, and father-son duo Ian and Noah Eagle will be the play-by-play commentators in the two games taking place that day. That means TB12 will have plenty of time to kick back and count all those zeroes in his bank account or whatever guys as rich as he does do in their spare time.

Tom Brady will be on the call for those who tune in to watch the NFL on Fox on Thanksgiving Day starting at 4:30 p.m. ET. He may not be spending the holiday at home, but he'll certainly be on in my living room this holiday!

There’s likely very little that Tom Brady hasn’t heard in the realm of fan criticism. Forget the harshest jokes from The Roast of Tom Brady, he’s widely considered to be the greatest quarterback of all time, which leaves the fans of roughly 31 NFL teams to hate his guts. With his playing days in the past, however, Brady has now transitioned to the broadcasting booth, and while it’s to be expected that he’d still have plenty of naysayers regarding his talent in the new role, his commentary during one game might have actually gone against the league’s rules.

The Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers played on Fox on Sunday night, with Kevin Burkhardt and Tom Brady on the call. In the second quarter, the officials in the NFL’s replay center in New York made the controversial decision to eject Lions safety Brian Branch for a helmet-to-helmet collision with the Packers’ Bo Melton. You can see the play and hear Brady’s reaction to it below:

Whether the New York office made the right call about the ejection could be argued for days — and believe me, it will be — but the issue at hand involves Tom Brady specifically. The retired QB recently became a part owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, and therefore there are rules Brady must follow in his role as a broadcaster. One of those rules states he’s prohibited from publicly criticizing game officials or other clubs. Many fans thought he did just that in his commentary of the Lions-Packers game, as they wrote on X (Twitter):

• Whether it's the correct call or not, definitely notable to hear Brady criticize an officiating decision, something he's technically forbidden to do as a partial owner of the Raiders 👀 – njh287
• Tom Brady wasn’t allowed to criticize the officials I thought as a part of his ownership deal. That surely sounded like criticism after the ejection. – houseofburgh412
• I thought Tom Brady isn’t allowed to criticize refs under the terms of his minority ownership. Also heard him speak positively of the Raiders when he was talking about Jacobs. Hmmm – buttnerme
• So much for Tom Brady not being allowed to criticize NFL refs….. Clearly disagreed with that ejection. – PatsBuzz

Will Tom Brady face repercussions for his comments? I think it’s going to come down to the official language of the rule, because — as is unwittingly pointed out in that last tweet — there’s a difference between Brady disagreeing with the refs and criticizing them. This was the Fox broadcaster’s exact quote:

The rule, as reported by ESPN, states that Tom Brady could, in theory, disagree with a call on air but would be subject to fines or suspension if he went too far. That’s pretty vague language, because who’s to say how far is too far?

It’ll be interesting to see how this plays out, because if nothing else it might serve as a shot across the bow for the exorbitantly paid broadcaster in regards to how he reacts to future rulings he doesn’t agree with.

In the past few years, Tom Brady’s relationship with Gisele Bündchen has been heavily discussed, specifically since they divorced after 13 years of marriage in 2022. The two have since moved forward with their lives while continuing to co-parent their two children. Now, it would appear that Bündchen’s brood is about to grow, as it was reported this week that she’s expecting her third child. With that, an insider is dropping a claim regarding how Brady found out about the news, which arrives as a cryptic post from the NFL vet goes viral.

How Was Gisele Bündchen's Pregnancy Allegedly Revealed To Her Ex-Husband?

Gisele Bündchen is expecting a baby with jiu-jitsu trainer Joaquim Valente, who she’s reportedly been dating since June 2023. News of the couple’s upcoming bundle of joy broke this past Monday and quickly made the rounds. It would seem, though, that Tom Brady didn’t learn of his ex’s pregnancy by way of the trades. Sources tell TMZ that Bündchen gave her former husband the heads up before news outlets picked up the story. It’s also said that her and Brady’s two kids – Benjamin Rein (14) and Vivian Lake (11) – were told ahead of time as well.

As for how that exact conversation played out, specifics have not been shared. What has been reported, however, is that the former Victoria’s Secret Angel is about halfway through the pregnancy. As of this writing, neither she nor Joaquim Valente have spoken out about their forthcoming baby on social media or by any other means. What has been making the rounds, however, is a social media update from the New England Patriots icon.

What Did Tom Brady Post On Social Media As The Pregnancy News Broke?

Tom Brady took to his Instagram story on Monday to share a photo of a sunset. He also included The Chicks’ cover of the classic Fleetwood Mac song “Landslide.” A few of the lyrics, which refer to the desire to find one’s self, were also captioned on the image alongside a few heart emojis. Check it out:

It can’t be said with complete certainty that the twice-retired, seven-time Super Bowl winner is absolutely to his ex-wife’s pregnancy via this post. Since their divorce, Tom Brady has spoken about their since-dissolved marriage sparingly. Brady has discussed co-parenting with his ex, though, and he believes that they’ve created a “real solid base and foundation” for their kids. All the while, romance rumors have swirled around Brady, who notably dated model Irina Shayk, before they broke up around October 2023 after dating for a few months.

All the while, Gisele Bündchen has rarely talked about her ex or their divorce. What she has opened up about is how she’s been “working on” herself since the split and trying to focus on her children, personal health and professional endeavors at the same time. Bündchen also appeared to allude to her breakup when sharing a candid post last year, which referenced the “trials” she’s faced in her life.

It’s unclear as to whether Gisele Bündchen and Joaquim Valente will opt to open up about her pregnancy. As for Tom Brady, one also can’t say whether he’ll chime in on the matter or shed light on the meaning of his post. Whatever the case, hopefully, Bündchen will have a healthy pregnancy and be granted the level of privacy she may desire.

Less than two years after Tom Brady retired from football, the dad of three is making moves, nabbing an ownership stake in the Raiders and shifting to analyst work with FOX Sports as an NFL analyst. He’s very much still connected to the league that made him a household name, but that doesn’t mean he’s as good about keeping tabs on the mementos from his career. In fact, he hilariously went viral recently after being unable to find one of his Super Bowl MVP trophies.

It’s been months since Brady set himself up to be roasted by other celebrities to A+ reactions, a move the former dynasty player for the New England Patriots and Buccaneers player said he regrets and won't do again, but that doesn’t mean the Internet is inclined to show mercy. In fact, after Brady was showing fans around his office, giving them a glimpse at his office, including sharing a notebook full of affirmations (like “no fear) and walking fans through his massive trophy collection.

The only funny thing? He couldn’t find one of his Super Bowl MVP trophies. Take a look.

Brady has five Super Bowl MVP trophies under his belt, which is frankly a lot of trophies on its own. Plus, he also has seven Super Bowl rings, three NFL Most Valuable Player Awards, two NFL Offensive Player of the Year (plus some from AFC too), one NFL Comeback of the Year Award, 15 Pro Bowl Appearances (a record), and a slew of other trophies and accolades, including a 2007 Bert Bell Award. So, it’s easy to see why his trophy room is completely stacked with memorabilia from his career.

As he was walking fans around his office, he showed off the model of his early MVP trophies, before looking around for the other three, one of which he couldn't find. And while the team creating his video made a point to note, “Don’t worry, Tom found his other Super Bowl trophy,” that didn’t stop the fans from roasting him over the incident on Instagram, including one fan who got in a really sick burn that had over 4K likes at the time of this writing.

Somehow, I think this random commenter probably feels less bad about his roast than Nikki Glaser did.

Honestly the comments section in general about this is great. Bodybuilder Ronnie Coleman joked he’s done this before with his own trophies, writing, “I've lost a Sandow trophy once before too hahaha.” Other fans joked -- or were impressed -- about the move on a post from Bleacher about the video, writing,

• Brady treats his Super Bowl MVP trophies the way I treat my keys. ‘Eh they’re around here somewhere.’
• He knew where it was, just a little flex 💪🏻
• Tom got some many trophies he can’t even keep track. That’s tough 😤🔥
• Haha silly tom! oh where can that silly trophy be! 🥰😝

My reaction was honestly closest to the person who called Tom Brady out for the "little flex." But really, getting to the point where you could be so competent on an elite level where you have so many awards that you aren’t even able to keep tabs on all of them is pretty much the definition of the word. However, it's worth noting Jason Kelce once lost his Super Bowl ring in a pool "filled with chili" so this stuff does happen from time to time. As the video notes, at least Brady's Super Bowl MVP trophy story had a happier ending, as I don't Kelce ever found his ring.

Tim Allen is preparing for his TV return, with his new sitcom, Shifting Gears, marking his third sitcom after Home Improvement and Last Man Standing. The latter two shows were very successful and, while it’s still too early to tell what his new show will be like since it won’t be airing amid the 2024 TV schedule, one would hope that the comedy series will be fun as well. All the while, Allen himself is feeling like Tom Brady ahead of his return to the small screen, and I love his take.

The actor starred on Home Improvement from 1991 to 1999 and then Last Man Standing from 2011 to 2021. Just when it seemed like the Emmy nominee would probably want to take a break from TV acting for a while, Shifting Gears comes along. When the fan-favorite actor spoke with Us Weekly, he name-dropped the legendary NFL quarterback while discussing his own professional trajectory:

Before hanging up his helmet for good in 2023, Tom Brady had announced his retirement in 2022 only to unretire from the NFL not even two months later. Considering that trend of constantly going back to one's old grind, Tim Allen’s comparison is pretty spot on. Just like Brady and his return to football, Allen probably wouldn’t be doing Shifting Gears if he wasn’t sure of himself. I appreciate his perspective and am happy for the actor. He seems to be having the time of his life on set, and not just because he was able to return to the Home Improvement lot while filming the pilot. As he continued:

ABC ordered Shifting Gears to series this past summer, and it follows a widower, played by Allen, who owns a classic car workshop. His estranged daughter, played by fellow sitcom vet Kat Dennings, moves back in with her own daughter. This sounds like a classic show, which could creative some humorous scenarios, thanks to generational differences, and I'm here for it.

It should be pointed out that this isn’t Tim Allen’s first series post-Last Man Standing. The actor did reprise his beloved role of Scott Calvin/Santa Claus for The Santa Clauses, which can be streamed with a Disney+ subscription. The second season aired in 2023 but, as of now, there doesn’t seem to be any word on a third season. However, Allen did have ideas for future episodes. With Shifting Gears coming soon, it’s safe to assume that The Santa Clauses won’t be coming back, though its status remains up in the air.

As of right now, a premiere date for Shifting Gears has yet to be announced, but I simply remain excited by the prospect of seeing Tim Allen on a sitcom again. Hopefully, Allen keeps taking cues from Tom Brady and opts to stay in the game, so to speak. In the meantime, stream all nine seasons of Last Man Standing using a Hulu subscription, and know that you can stream Home Improvement in its entirety on Disney+ as well.

A number of professional athletes have continued their careers in broadcasting after retiring from their sport of choice. Who, after all, knows the ins and outs of the games better than the ones who have played it and made entire careers out of it? Here are 32 of those ex-pros who have put down the ball (or racket or gloves or bat, etc.) and picked up a microphone instead.

Shaquille O'Neal

Shaquille O'Neal won four NBA championships (three with the L.A. Lakers and one with the Miami Heat) during his 19 seasons as a pro basketball player. He also won a gold medal as part of Team USA in the 1996 Olympics. After retiring in 2011, he joined Inside the NBA as an analyst, where he remains over a decade later, though it's unknown what Shaq will do if Inside the NBA is canceled in 2025.

Daniel Cormier

Olympic wrestler Daniel Cormier became the second fighter in the UFC to simultaneously hold titles in two weight classes (Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight) and the first to defend titles in more than one weight class. He first provided color commentary for a UFC Fight Night in 2016 and became a regular member of the UFC's crew of commentators upon his retirement in 2020.

Tara Lipinski

Tara Lipinski racked up a number of national and world championships, as well as a gold medal in the 1998 Olympics, which made her more than qualified to become one of the sport's leading commentators. She joined the NBC team in 2014, and while she's known for giving blunt feedback on the skaters' routines, we don't think that makes her mean; it just means she's good at her job.

Tom Brady

The greatest quarterback to ever play the game struck a lucrative deal to join the Fox NFL analysts long before he hung up his helmet for good. Seven-time Super Bowl winner Tom Brady got off to kind of a rough start as a color commentator for the 2024 football season, but even Shaquille O'Neal believes he'll only get better with time.

Rebecca Lobo

Rebecca Lobo was a member of the 1996 Olympics team, where she won the gold before going on to a career in the WNBA from 1997 to 2003. She remains heavily involved in the sport, serving as a reporter and analyst for ESPN for women's college and professional basketball.

Tim McCarver

Following a career as a Major League Baseball catcher from 1959 to 1980, which included two World Series titles (1964 and 1967) with the St. Louis Cardinals, Tim McCarver went into broadcasting, eventually landing at Fox Sports. He earned three Emmy Awards for Outstanding Sports Event Analyst and set a record for calling 23 World Series and 20 All-Star Games.

Dana Torres

Dana Torres represented the U.S. swim team in five Olympic Games, garnering 12 medals and setting three world records over the course of her career. Her final Olympics were in 2008, where at 41, she was the oldest swimmer on Team USA. After retiring from competitive swimming, she went on to work as an announcer for several networks including NBC, ESPN, TNT and Fox News. She also hosted a golf show.

Nastia Liukin

American gymnast Nastia Liukin is an analyst for the NBC Sports Group covering her event of expertise and has served as a commentator during the Olympics. This follows a career in which she earned five Olympic medals, including becoming the 2008 all-around champion; winning the all-around U.S. national championship four times; and was awarded nine World Championship medals.

Mary Carillo

Mary Carillo played professional tennis from 1977 to 1980, before injuries forced her into retirement. She then took her colorful personality to new heights, becoming a tennis broadcaster for USA Network, PBS, CBS Sports, HBO, NBC Sports, The Tennis Channel and more, including Olympics coverage from both Atlanta and Sydney, Australia. She then branched out to different sports, covering skiing during the 1992 Winter Olympics and has since done everything from human interest pieces to bobsled, luge, figure skating and even the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

Cheryl Miller

After a successful college basketball career at USC and leading the United States to gold in the 1984 Olympics, Cheryl Miller was drafted by several professional leagues, including the men's United States Basketball League. After injuries ended her playing career, she continued as a WNBA coach and basketball broadcaster, most notably as an NBA sideline reporter for TNT Sports and NBA TV analyst.

Tony Romo

After spending 13 seasons as a Dallas Cowboys quarterback, Tony Romo took to the booth, calling NFL games for CBS Sports. His football knowledge serves him well during broadcasts, as he's known for predicting what play an offense is going to run and even guessing what's being said in conversations between referees or coaches on the sidelines.

Tim Daggett

The Olympics may officially start with the Opening Ceremonies, but for gymnastics fans, it's not until you've heard Tim Daggett utter the words: “Gymnastics 101: Fly high and stick the landing.” Daggett was part of the first U.S. men's gymnastics team to win gold in 1985, where he scored a perfect 10 on the horizontal bar and also earned a bronze medal on the pommel horse. Since retiring, he has provided analysis for NBC for every Summer Olympics since Barcelona in 1992.

Terry Bradshaw

Terry Bradshaw spent 14 seasons as quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, winning four Super Bowls over a six-year period. However, just as many people likely know him for his boisterous personality as an analyst and co-host of Fox NFL Sunday, which he's been a part of since 1994.

Charles Barkley

Charles Barkley was the "Round Mound of Rebound" for 16 years in the NBA, where he was part of two gold-medal Olympic teams. He went on to become an integral part of TNT's Inside the NBA, where he continues to share his unfiltered opinions and often trades barbs with Shaquille O'Neal.

Lisa Leslie

One of the greatest WNBA players of all time, Lisa Leslie holds the distinction of being the first player to dunk during a WNBA game. She won two Olympic gold medals and two WNBA championships with the Los Angeles Sparks. Since retiring, Leslie has worked as a sports commentator for networks including NBC and ABC, and in 2018 she joined Fox Sports Florida as an analyst on the Orlando Magic broadcasts.

Dominick Cruz

Many athletes take to broadcasting when their playing days are done, but not Dominick Cruz. He was still fighting for the UFC's Bantamweight belt, which he secured twice in his career, when he began providing color commentary for the UFC. Cruz proved that he knows how to get his arm raised, compiling a professional mixed martial arts record of 24 wins and just 4 losses.

Summer Sanders

Following a college career that included eight NCAA titles and three World Championship medals in 1991, swimmer Summer Sanders won four Olympic medals (2 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze) in the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona. Her TV career began around the same time, as she provided swimming commentary for CBS and then NBC. Over the years she has helped cover the Winter Olympics, co-hosted NBA Inside Stuff for eight years, covered tennis and worked as a commentator for the Pac-12 Network.

Johnny Weir

Known these days as much for his style as his skills on the ice, Johnny Weir is one half of the dream team of figure skating commentary alongside Tara Lipinski. In addition to analyzing figure skating together for over a decade, Weir and Lipinski have been fashion analysts and correspondents for the Oscars, dog shows, the Kentucky Derby and the Super Bowl. This follows Weir's own career, in which he competed in two Winter Olympics, won bronze in the 2008 World Championships and was a U.S. National champion for three years straight.

John McEnroe

John McEnroe is infamous for having a temper on the tennis court, but his career speaks for itself, as he won 77 career singles titles, 77 doubles titles, and 1 mixed-doubles title during his ATP Tour career, including seven major singles titles and nine Grand Slam men's doubles titles. Post-retirement, he began providing commentary for networks including ESPN, CBS, NBC, USA and the BBC.

Laurie Hernandez

Laurie Hernandez's competition days as a gymnast resulted in a gold medal in the team competition at the 2016 Summer Games and silver on the balance beam. She also won the junior all-around at the 2015 U.S. Championships. Those who watched Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics got to hear Hernandez provide commentary during NBC's live daytime broadcast.

Troy Aikman

Troy Aikman was a three-time Super Bowl champion with the Dallas Cowboys, where he played quarterback for 12 seasons. He went on to serve as the color commentator for NFL on Fox for 20 years until 2021, and has been calling Monday Night Football alongside Joe Buck since 2022.

Rowdy Gaines

Rowdy Gaines, aka "The Voice of Swimming," had a successful career in the pool, winning three Olympic gold medals in 1984 and setting 10 world records in his six years of competition. Gaines has since covered swimming at every Olympics since 1992 and also serves as an analyst for NBC.

Bob Uecker

Bob Uecker spent five years as a catcher in the MLB, winning a World Series with the 1964 St. Louis Cardinals, but he's more widely known for the career that came after. In 2024 at 90 years old, Uecker began his 54th season broadcasting for the Milwaukee Brewers. He's also appeared at WrestleMania as a commentator and had a hilarious role as a play-by-play announcer in the Major League movies.

Teddy Atlas

After a back injury forced Teddy Atlas to quit boxing, he turned to training and eventually broadcast, serving as a longtime commentator for ESPN and providing analysis for NBC during the Olympics from 2000 to 2016.

Chiney Ogwumike

Much of Chiney Ogwumike's basketball-playing and broadcasting careers have happened simultaneously. After the power forward was drafted first overall in 2014 to the WNBA's Connecticut Sun, Ogwumike went on to sign a multi-year contract with ESPN in 2018 as a full-time basketball analyst. In 2020 she became the first Black woman and first WNBA player to host a national radio show for the sports entertainment network.

Bill Walton

NBA star Bill Walton, who passed away in May 2024 at age 71, enjoyed a long career in basketball, winning two NBA championships (1977 with the Portland Trail Blazers and 1986 with the Boston Celtics). He overcame a stutter to become a color commentator for several decades, working for CBS, NBC, ABC/ESPN, the L.A. Clippers, the Sacramento Kings and the Pac-12 Network.

John Madden

John Madden contributed so much to the sport of football, he's got a video game to ensure we never forget. After being drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1958, a knee injury ended his career before he ever played a game. He coached for years before settling into his role as an analyst, sharing his wisdom on all four major TV networks. He became one of the most well-known voices amongst NFL fans and won 16 Sports Emmy Awards prior to his death in 2021.

Candace Parker

Candace Parker was the first overall pick in the 2008 WNBA draft, going to the Los Angeles Sparks, where she spent 13 seasons and won one championship. She then played for the Chicago Sky and Las Vegas Aces, picking up a title at each of those stops as well. Parker announced her retirement in April 2024, but her broadcasting career was already in full swing. In 2018 she began providing analysis for NBA on TNT and has worked on NBA TV and the NCAA Tournament, including the men's championship game. In 2023, she became the first woman to provide color commentary for an NBA All-Star Game.

Tim Tebow

Tim Tebow played three seasons in the NFL, mostly playing quarterback but also tight end later in his career. He also tried his hand at Major League Baseball, where he jumped around to several minor league teams before retiring. In 2017 he began contributing college football commentary regularly on the SEC Network and ESPN.

Michael Bisping

Michael Bisping began his professional MMA career in 2004, ultimately winning The Ultimate Fighter 3's light heavyweight tournament. He went on to a UFC career that lasted until 2017, during which he held the Middleweight belt and the Cage Rage Light Heavyweight title. In 2019 he made his color commentary debut for the UFC, making his way to the big pay-per-view fights a year later.

Cris Collinsworth

After an eight-season NFL career with the Cincinnati Bengals, wide receiver Cris Collinsworth went into broadcasting, a career that has earned him 17 Sports Emmys. Collinsworth notably became the color commentator for NBC's Sunday Night Football when John Madden retired in 2009 and also voices the commentary on several editions of the Madden video game.

Doug Collins

After an eight-year career with the Philadelphia 76ers, Doug Collins held several broadcasting positions. In addition to serving as an NBA analyst for 76ers and New York Knicks broadcasts, he's worked for CBS, NBC, TBS, TNT and ABC/ESPN. He also lent his basketball expertise to coverage of the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics.

Tom Brady has been taking some heat over the past couple of weeks for his performance at his new broadcasting job, and while the hits may not be as brutal as the ones he took on Netflix’s The Roast of Tom Brady, which apparently caused lingering effects on him and his family, this probably isn’t the reception the GOAT had hoped for in this next stage of his career. Shaquille O’Neal can likely relate to the retired quarterback’s situation, as he was also celebrated in his sport before going the commentator route post-retirement, and he had a bold prediction and some advice for Brady.

After officially retiring from the NFL (for the second time), Tom Brady is reportedly making an exorbitant amount of money in broadcasting, but in his first few weeks, NFL fans have found his commentary a bit stiff, saying he was too quiet and seemed uncomfortable. Shaquille O’Neal is never afraid to throw his own 2 cents into any situation — like when he blasted two current NBA players as the “worst of all time” — and he gave Brady some grace as the QB warms up to his new role. On a segment of The Big Podcast with Shaq, the Big Aristotle predicted:

Troy Aikman is one of several former NFL players to find success behind the microphone after retiring because their experience on the field allows them to give unique insight into the games. Another QB-turned-commentator Terry Bradshaw made a great point about Tom Brady, saying that there’s still some mystery to his personality, and people are curious to see if he’ll be funny or witty or able to break down the games properly.

Shaquille O’Neal had some advice on doing just that, as he said on the podcast:

That’s a pretty huge compliment from Shaquille O’Neal, as he upgraded Tom Brady from his usual “G14 classification” to G19, and he seems to think that if the Super Bowl champ lets his guard down enough to just be himself, his stories and experience will be enough to carry him. (I can’t help but love the shot he took at Charles Barkley, too!)

Of course Tom Brady is leaning toward professionalism as he settles into the new job, but it may not get much easier to share his honest opinions, if he ends up becoming a part owner of the Las Vegas Raiders. The NFL has created a set of “severe” restrictions for Brady should that happen, which include not being able to publicly criticize other teams or officials. We’ll have to see if and how that affects his commentary, but for the time being, Shaq seems confident that the GOAT will find his footing with time.

Warning! The following contains spoilers for The Masked Singer Season 12 premiere "Who Can It Be Now?" Stream the premiere with a Hulu subscription and read at your own risk.

The Masked Singer returned to Fox's Fall TV schedule for Season 12, and as usual, the first reveal was a big one that was pretty easy to see coming. While the panel ultimately did correctly guess the Super Bowl-winning first contestant's identity, they initially mistook them for football legend Tom Brady. Leaf Sheep was sent home, and considering he was a Super Bowl-winning NFL quarterback, CinemaBlend had to get his thoughts on being compared to the G.O.A.T.

Brady wasn't the worst guess for The Masked Singer panel to throw out there. He's getting paid an exorbitant amount of money to commentate football for Fox, so I could easily see them offering a guest spot on the show to promote that further. As previously mentioned, it wasn't him, but I did get a chance to speak to the legendary quarterback who was underder mask, and get his thoughts on being compared to the arguable GOAT.

John Elway Was Unmasked As The Leaf Sheep

The Leaf Sheep stepped out of their uniquely shaped vehicle and was revealed to be John Elway, the two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback of the Denver Broncos. Elway amassed many accolades over his career, but apparently never had the time for singing lessons. Elway confirmed to CinemaBlend that his swift exit was not a surprise, as he's well aware his vocal chops don't stack up to professionals.

How John Elway Felt Being Compared To Tom Brady

While Ken Jeong shockingly guessed John Elway as Leaf Sheep before the rest of the panel, the name Tom Brady was obviously also thrown out. I told the legend I couldn't help but chuckle when I heard Brady mentioned, even though he's an icon that many credit with the massive success of the New England Patriots. There was once a point where Elway was one of the most talked-about quarterbacks of the league, so I had to get his thoughts on being compared to his younger peer:

John Elway noted that the panel got it right in the end but added that he was never insulted to be compared to Tom Brady. After all, Brady had the Netflix roast, is on television honing his commentating skills on Sundays, and posts thirst traps in between all that. Elway had his time to shine back in the '80s and '90s, and completely understands why the world might fall back on recency bias in thinking of other great quarterbacks.

Hats off to Elway for the honest response and for participating in The Masked Singer. As readers may know, contestants don't get paid much to be there, and he didn't have a tour or any upcoming project to promote. He went out of his comfort zone to do this just for the fun of it, and while he told CinemaBlend he wished he had more time to prepare, his unmasking still made for a great surprise to cap off the Season 12 premiere.

The Masked Singer airs on Fox on Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. ET, so get ready for a fun season!

The NFL season is just around the corner for the 2024 TV schedule, and there are some big changes coming beyond Netflix airing games on Christmas. Former NFL star Tom Brady is set to begin his commentary gig with Fox in the broadcast booth and make an exorbitant amount of money doing so. The G.O.A.T. is prepping for his big debut, but thanks to some special circumstances, he'll be required to follow some special rules other broadcasters usually wouldn't have to worry about.

As some may know, Brady is currently under consideration to become a part owner of the Las Vegas Raiders. Should this become official, ESPN received confirmation from the NFL that the former player would face "severe" restrictions that will impact his career as a commentator. Here are some of the rules he would have to follow:

• Brady cannot enter a team's facility or observe practice.
• Brady cannot attend broadcast production meetings.
• Brady cannot publicly criticize other teams or officials and risks fines or suspensions for doing so.
• Brady is subject to the league's gambling policy.
• Brady would be subject to the NFL's anti-tampering policy and would only be permitted to "strictly social interaction with members of other clubs"

These are some pretty heavy restrictions for any broadcaster, and will make it hard for Tom Brady to be both a commentator and an objective team partner at the same time. Brady having direct ties behind the scenes may also diminish a big reason fans want to see such a legacy athlete in the booth, seeing as he won't have access to players, can't attend production meetings, or see any team run through a practice to get a sense of their game plan.

Fox commentator and former Carolina Panthers all-star Greg Olsen, whom Brady will replace in the broadcast booth, was subjected to similar rules when, as an active player on injured reserve, he served as a guest analyst for a 2017 game involving the Minnesota Vikings, who were set to face the Panthers in the coming weeks. That said, it was a one-off situation for Olsen, and not the weekly restrictions that Brady will have to deal with as he goes to work for Fox.

It is worth mentioning that Tom Brady's ownership stake in the Las Vegas Raiders has not yet been approved, even almost a year after news broke he had made an offer. If his bid clears the NFL's finance committee, he will need the approval of 24 of the current 32 owners in the league to be brought into the fold. Brady's job as a broadcaster for Fox stood a chance of jeopardizing that deal as owners felt he'd have an unfair level of access to other teams and create a conflict of interest should he share intel with the Raiders staff, but these restrictions may limit those fears.

That said, without the ability to talk about a lot of things broadcasters usually do when it comes to the game, I'm reminded of Terry Bradshaw talking about the unique challenge Tom Brady will face. He's going to have to be a bit more personable and potentially reveal more about his personal life than he's been used to in his professional career. Given how his Netflix roast allegedly impacted his family, who knows how willing he'll be to do that?

The caution on the side of NFL owners feels over-the-top but also understandable. Teams are frequently caught up in scandals each season for various things, and Tom Brady's issues with the Deflategate and Spygate scandals are just one example of that. Here I thought the hardest hits the former player could take were during his roast, but I have to wonder if some of this mistrust by owners factors into his past with the New England Patriots dynasty.

It would seem as though the league, in a roundabout way, is encouraging Tom Brady to make a choice. He can try to do both and face heavy restrictions and risks of suspension and fines for anything he says on the air, or he can choose between being a broadcaster or a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders. Both are lucrative jobs that can pay a lot of money, but which would Brady choose if forced to make that decision?

The NFL season kicks off on Thursday, September 5th, so tune in to see the best in the league competing to win it all.

It’s been months since The Roast of Tom Brady hit Netflix (one of the best streaming services), but the former NFL quarterback is still having regrets about participating in the event. Brady took some hard hits during the evening and admitted to wishing that he opted out of the roast for the sake of his children. Now, Nikki Glaser -- who was one of the roasters -- is continuing to discuss on her own participation. She most recently discussed the "backlash" she's experienced and laid out what she thinks about Brady’s feelings in hindsight.

The gloves were off during the Brady roast, as the comedians and football players who participated seemingly made jokes about everything under the sun. There seemed to be few limits placed on what they could joke about, including jabs about his divorce from Gisele Bündchen, crypto financial losses and football rivalries. Nikki Glaser previously discussed Brady's reaction, saying that he may not have been informed on how rough the roasts can get. The comedian spoke to that point and more during an interview with Deadline:

After the roast was streamed live this past May, there were a slew of reports on how Tom Brady allegedly felt about the roast and the lingering effects the event had on his family dynamic. Brady and Bündchen are divorced, yet they both still co-parent their two children together. Even if this was the case, the former New England Patriots player willingly participated in the event, and signed off on any and all jokes made at his expense throughout the night. That said, Nikki Glaser still believes that Brady probably didn’t anticipate the comedians to go as hard as they did and that she felt some guilt in the aftermath:

Roasts are a tradition at this point, and the seven-time Super Bowl winner is far from the first celebrity to participate in such a lashing by their own free will. The roasts of Alec Baldwin, Justin Bieber and James Franco were all big hits for Comedy Central. Plus, Brady wasn’t the only person who had jokes made at their expense throughout the night, and he had the opportunity to roast everyone there at the end of the broadcast himself.

After all of the Tom Brady roast backlash, Nikki Glaser found herself reflecting on why she enjoys participating in them in general. She's widely considered one of the best roast comedians ever, but she is self aware that sometimes out of context, her jokes can come across as mean spirited or out of line. While speaking to Deadline, Glaser ultimately used a sports analogy to explain her approach to the quippy, scathing jokes she's known for sharing here and there:

This is an interesting way of putting it. While players on a football field might be taking actual physical beatings, roast comedians are used to taking emotional ones. While Tom Brady may have been accustomed to a sacking from an opposing team, he was apparently not used to a brutal roasting, and the bruising effect it may have. Even if Brady does have his own regrets about the roast, he hasn't directed anything specific towards Glaser and the jokes she made at the event. Ultimately, she was doing the job she was hired for and, based on the reactions from the crowd at Brady's roast, she was a hit.

You can revisit The Roast of Tom Brady now with a Netflix subscription. Fans of Nikki Glaser should also check out her latest comedy special, Someday You'll Die, which is available to stream with a Max subscription. For more information on other hilarious stand-up sets streaming on the platform now, make sure to read up on the funniest comedy specials streaming on Max.

Tom Brady has proven himself to be one of the most disciplined athletes in the history of sports, which shows through his vast array of accolades. It feels like whenever he does something, there’s a good solid purpose behind it. And, apparently, that extends to a new birthday tradition that the famed former quarterback has established. It would seem that moving forward, Brady will signify a new year of life by posting a thirst trap. But, of course, he’s doing so in an attempt to foster “accountability.”

On Saturday, the celebrated sportsman turned 47, and he took to Instagram to celebrate the occasion by sharing a carousel of sweet pics. He then took to his stories to highlight one specific snapshot of himself from that slideshow. The image shows the former New England Patriot shirtless while maxing and relaxing on a boat. You can check out the post along with the star’s caption in the screenshot below:

His caption, on the surface, is somewhat chuckle worthy, yet his new “tradition” honestly does make sense. There are plenty of ways that people tend to hold themselves accountable when it comes to maintaining their physiques. Now that he knows he’ll be posting a thirst trap every year for his birthday, I’d say that Tom Brady has just given himself a bit more incentive to keep himself in shape. Celebrities post thirst traps on social media for a variety of reasons, and I find it somewhat admirable (and on brand) that Brady has found a truly productive reason for sharing his moving forward.

Also, in case you aren’t aware, this isn’t the first time that the 80 for Brady star has shared a thirst trap online. In 2023, months after his divorce from Gisele Bündchen, Brady shared an underwear pic that went viral. The image elicited some truly thirsty responses from a vast array of admirers. Of course, Brady’s ex-teammate, Rob Gronkowski, humorously roasted him for the social media post after being tagged in it. In that particular stories post, Brady captioned it, asking “Did I do it right?” While he was likely joking at that time, his latest birthday update would suggest that he definitely has the hang of it.

While the shirtless pic is sure to get some fans a bit hot and bothered, others may take even more notice of the carousel in which it was originally included. Tom Brady shared a few throwback photos, which featured him and his three kids, Jack (16), Benjamin (14) and Vivian (11). You can check out the family-centric pics (complete with the lone shirtless photo) for yourself below:

Aside from being a guy who enjoys posting the occasional thirst trap, the seven-time Super Bowl winner is also a proud father, who seems to relish time with his kids. He also seeks to protect them from the limelight as much as he can. That was evidenced by his regrets about his Netflix roast, which he said had a negative impact on his three children. It’s sweet that the ex-Tampa Bay Buccaneer is taking the time to make memories with his brood.

Whether Tom Brady-posted thirst traps will pop up multiple times throughout a given year is unclear. But, at the very least, fans will want to keep their eyes peeled on his Instagram come his b-day, in case they want to check out his new annual tradition. Also, remember that when he shares the pics, they’re not just for the public’s glaring eyes but to serve as a way to hold himself accountable – and help do the same for others as well.

Those who’d like to belatedly celebrate Tom Brady’s birthday can do so by streaming his autobiographical docuseries, Man in the Arena, which is available to stream with a Hulu subscription.

Back in May, Netflix subscription holders bore witness to a star-studded event amid the 2024 TV schedule when The Roast of Tom Brady was live-streamed on the platform. The TV special, which was held at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, was ultimately successful, as it reportedly raked in massive viewership numbers for the streamer. However, Brady himself later stated that he regretted participating in the roast. A handful of the comics involved have since commented on Brady’s sentiments, sharing nuanced thoughts on the matter. Now, Kevin Hart – who served as the host that night – is weighing in, and he has a lot of thoughts to share.

What Did Tom Brady Say About The Roast After It Premiered?

The former New England Patriots player shared thoughts on the highly watched roast only days after it was streamed. As the 46-year-old ex-quarterback explained while on The Pivot Podcast, he wasn’t so much displeased with the jokes that were aimed at him personally. What he ultimately wasn’t all that happy about, though, was the way in which the roast impacted his kids:

To be clear, Brady’s three kids weren’t actually the target of jokes during the event. Yet, after the fact, they apparently weren’t too happy about the jokes made at their dad’s expense, some of which tangentially related to them. The 80 for Brady star’s ex-wife, Gisele Bündchen, was also allegedly upset with the jokes, a number of which involved her. Tom also explained that he went into the roast fully prepared to be made fun of by the likes of Jeff Ross and Kevin Hart. However, he admitted that with a project like that, “you don’t see the full picture all the time.” As for how it’ll impact him moving forward, the seven-time Super Bowl winner added:

Comedian Nikki Glaser reacted to Tom Brady’s comments as well as his apparent displeasure with a joke made about Patriots owner Robert Kraft during the LA-based event. When addressing the backlash from the athlete’s family, Glaser said that she could “understand” that Brady was unprepared for that. However, the Trainwreck alum also opined that someone as meticulous as Brady “does not do anything without doing his research and knowing what he’s getting into.” Kevin Hart’s comments somewhat line up with Glaser’s, but his analysis arguably goes a bit deeper.

How Did Kevin Hart Respond To The NFL Legend’s Comments About The Roast?

The Lift star went hard on the Tom Brady jokes during the roast and, before the show, he even joked that he was ready to “lose the relationship” that he has with the ex-Tampa Bay Buccaneer. The actor/producer discussed Brady’s comments while appearing on the Taylor Rooks X podcast (which is on YouTube). When asked for his thoughts, the Jumanji star explained why he believes Brady doesn’t regret the roast itself:

Kevin Hart went on to state his belief that the event as a whole made people comfortable with the “concept of a joke being a joke” and “just” that. He also lauded the comedians on the dias, who showed that they were “sharp” talents. Additionally, Hart explained that he pitched himself as host by emphasizing that he could be someone to set the tone and provide the appropriate level of “shock value” necessary for such a show. The Think Like a Man star then added the following sentiments:

Whether or not the jokes went too far is up to personal interpretation, but what can be said is that Kevin Hart and co. did indeed draw some wild reactions from the Brady roast’s crowd. That was confirmed by CinemaBlend’s own Jeff McCobb, who was in attendance that evening. Right now, it seems that Kevin Hart, Tom Brady and others are sticking by their respective stances on the roast, and I’m intrigued as to whether anyone else will discuss it as time goes on.

Tom Brady's Fox contract that's reportedly worth an exorbitant amount of money is finally set to go into effect this season, as he'll step into the broadcast booth when the NFL season begins on the 2024 TV schedule. While he was the "G.O.A.T." on the gridiron, it remains to be seen if he'll have the same success calling games as other quarterbacks that came before him, like Tony Romo or Troy Aikman. Terry Bradshaw, perhaps the greatest QB turned NFL personality of them all, made some good points about Brady's transition, and how it may be a struggle for him.

As someone who wasn't alive for Terry Bradshaw's legendary NFL career, I know him much better as a key member of the Fox NFL Sunday lineup. So, I could think of no better person to talk about Tom Brady's transition to the broadcast booth. The four-time Super Bowl champion told US Weekly he could see TB12 having issues, especially when it comes to opening up for the camera:

Terry Bradshaw makes a good point, and I think it will be challenging for Tom Brady to drop some boundaries to become an effective voice during NFL games. Perhaps that was why he agreed to do that live roast, which is still available to stream with a Netflix subscription. Of course, we've since heard rumors that the roast stirred up additional drama in his family, so perhaps he'll be extra diligent not to put a target on his family when he goes to live television.

As a longtime fan of Brady, however, I can say that's not the only barrier he has. As his response to the Robert Kraft joke at the roast showed, he's very protective of the New England Patriots as an organization and apprehensive to speak on the behind-the-scenes details of their dynasty eras. Should anything about that come up on air, will he freeze up, or open up? Terry Bradshaw talked additionally about the struggles of being on television, but noted he's rooting for the new commentator:

I think that Tom Brady will be up for the task, considering calling an NFL game will rely more on his knowledge of the game rather than personal details about his life. The quarterback has previously said he wouldn't do another roast because of how it impacted his family, and I don't see those types of questions being broached in the middle of a football game. Then again, who would've thought we would've heard so much about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's relationship last season?

Tom Brady still has some time to prepare for his broadcast debut, as he won't step into the booth until Sunday, September 8th at 4:25 p.m. ET. I'm sure Fox will make that matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Cleveland Browns the game of the week, so everyone can tune in to see how the future Hall of Fame player will perform on the mic. The pressure will be on, but we've seen him come through plenty of times before.

With the summer months still rolling on, it'll be a while before we get to the NFL season. The 2024 TV schedule should keep sports fans occupied in the meantime, so give it a look and see what great stuff is on television right now.

The Fourth of July is known to feature plenty of fireworks, but nothing popped louder and brighter after last year’s holiday than the rumors about Tom Brady and Kim Kardashian at Michael Rubin’s infamous yearly bash. While both were in attendance again this year, they managed to avoid any continued scuttlebutt, and a different couple seems to be garnering the public’s attention — Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly. The status of the twin flames’ relationship has been unknown for a while now, but fans are likely happy to know that they attended the big Independence Day party together. 

Megan Fox And Machine Gun Kelly Attend Fourth Of July White Party  

A couple of months after MGK (real name Colson Baker) and Megan Fox celebrated the singer’s birthday together, the couple stepped out for a White Party to honor our nation’s independence. Machine Gun Kelly shared several photos to Instagram that showed him and the Jennifer’s Body star with the soirée’s host Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin and other A-listers: 

The important thing to fans, however, is that they were at the Hamptons party together, as updates on the (formerly?) engaged couple have been few and far between. In addition to posing for pics, People reports that Megan Fox was smiling as the two stood close together at the party, whispering to each other. This sighting comes after they were spotted at the Nemacolin Summer Solstice Celebration in Pennsylvania in June and at Stagecoach in April.

Back in March, Megan Fox declined to comment on her status with the Good Mourning actor in a Call Her Daddy interview, saying that she’d learned their relationship wasn’t for public consumption. The couple got engaged in January 2022, but just a year later, cheating rumors circulated when Fox posted a cryptic Instagram message before deactivating her profile altogether. 

Things have allegedly been up and down for the couple as they continue to work on their relationship, reportedly attending therapy to help them through their tougher issues. That includes the “very difficult” pregnancy loss that Megan Fox wrote about in her poetry collection Pretty Boys Are Poisonous and which Machine Gun Kelly sang about in “Don’t Let Me Go.” 

Kim Kardashian And Tom Brady Return To The Scene Of 2023 Rumors 

MGK and Megan Fox’s fans likely aren’t the only ones happy about the couple’s appearance, as it possibly saved Kim Kardashian and Tom Brady from another round of relationship speculation. Rumors about the potential power couple would not die after Michael Rubin’s 2023 party, despite reports that Brady had actually been hitting it off with Emily Ratajkowski that night and Rubin himself speaking out to say the retired QB and The Kardashians star are just friends.

The CEO’s own Instagram post showed that both of the aforementioned A-listers were present at this year’s event, as well as EmRata, Odell Beckham Jr.--- who was rumored to be dating Kim Kardashian earlier this year — and many, many other recognizable faces: 

It looks like a good time was had by all, and that’s especially great news for those of us who are holding out hope that Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox will, one day, make it to the gothic wedding of their dreams. 

It’s been nearly two months since retired NFL star Tom Brady sat on the stage at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, surrounded by comedians and former teammates to film The Roast of Tom Brady, but it seems some of the bruises sustained that night have yet to heal. Many of the harshest and most hilarious jokes from the live Netflix event centered around Brady’s ex-wife Gisele Bündchen, and according to rumors, she is still furious with the former quarterback for putting her and their children in that position.

The Roast of Tom Brady (which can be streamed with a Netflix subscription) featured plenty of shots fired from comedians, celebrities and athletes including Nikki Glaser, Kevin Hart and Rob Gronkowski. The former quarterback certainly took some abuse, but the hardest hits were the ones involving his 2022 divorce, Gisele Bündchen dating her jiu-jitsu instructor and jokes about losing his family. According to sources for OK! magazine, Tom Brady's ex-wife thinks his agreeing to do the roast was just another instance of the QB prioritizing money and himself. The insider said: 

Tom Brady had to have been aware that all aspects of his life — professional and personal — were fair game for the roasters, but it doesn’t sound like Gisele Bündchen was on board, or at least prepared, for how wildly brutal the comments about her and their children would be. 

For those watching the Netflix special live and those who attended the roast in person, it was clear that one joke in particular legitimately bothered Tom Brady, prompting the seven-time Super Bowl champion to warn Jeff Ross to back off. That joke, however, wasn’t even about his family, but rather New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft. 

Following the roast, the ex-Tampa Bay Buccaneer did express regret over how the event affected his kids, as he said he wouldn’t do another roast. Brady shares 16-year-old Jack with Bridget Moynahan and Benjamin (14) and Vivian (11) with Gisele Bündchen. 

The backlash from the event was even rumored to have caused a rift between Gisele Bündchen and her boyfriend Joaquim Valente. In the weeks following the roast, it was reported that Valente and Bündchen had broken up, with the former not comfortable with all of the attention he was receiving and questions about whether or not he was the reason for Tom Brady’s divorce. The jiu-jitsu expert, however, was seen spending time with the model days after the split rumors, so those initial reports may have been exaggerated. 

It’s not hard to imagine why Gisele Bündchen would be upset at what was said about her on The Roast of Tom Brady. Just a few of the jokes included: 

• Look, buddy, you’ve got more rings than I do, but I’ve experienced a couple of things that you’ll never experience: The feeling of being the No. 1 overall draft pick in the NFL and a 28th wedding anniversary. – Drew Bledsoe
• The only thing dumber than you saying yes to this roast was when you said, ‘Hey babe, you should try jiu-jitsu.’ That’s gotta suck. How much would it suck for Tom just knowing your ex-wife’s new boyfriend can beat your ass while eating hers? – Nikki Glaser
• You know who also fucked their coach? Gisele, she fucked her karate coach. Tom, how did you not see this coming? Eight karate classes a day? – Kevin Hart

If you want to relive these and all of the other hilariously brutal moments from “The Greatest Roast of All Time,” The Roast of Tom Brady can be streamed on Netflix, one of the best streaming services you can subscribe to. 

Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen’s relationship remains a major topic of discussion, even in the aftermath of their divorce in 2022. As it stands, the former spouses have moved on with their lives, though they continue to co-parent their two kids. When it comes to their romantic lives, Gisele Bündchen has moved on with jiu-jitsu trainer Joaquim Valente, though it was recently alleged that the two had split. Insiders suggested that Brady’s recent roast (which is available for Netflix subscribers) played a role in the supposed split. But not so fast, as there’s now evidence to suggest that Bündchen and Valente are still an item?

What Were The Rumors Swirling Around Gisele Bündchen’s Relationship, And How Were They Seemingly Disproven?

Reports of alleged strife between the model and her beau began just several days ago. At the time, sources for inTouch Weekly claimed that Joaquim Valente desired a break up because he was unhappy with the attention that he and the former Victoria’s Secret Angel (who allegedly began dating sometime last year) have been receiving. From there, it was also said that the aforementioned roast didn’t exactly help matters: 

Plenty of savage jokes were made at Tom Brady’s roast, and a number of them involved his divorce from Gisele Bündchen. References to her relationship with Joaquim Valente also came up here and there. While she hasn’t publicly shared her feelings about the streaming special, it was reported shortly after its premiere that Bündchen was displeased with the roast and how her kids “were affected by the irresponsible content that was broadcasted.” (That point is also a major reason why Brady wouldn’t do another TV event like that.) 

Despite the buzz swirling around the Brazil native and her boyfriend after the roast, it seems the two are still together – or at least still hanging out. Page Six recently obtained photos of the two enjoying a walk and engaging in some PDA while in Florida. At first glance, the outing appears relatively chill, with the jiu-jitsu aficionados enjoying each other’s company. So these pics would seem to throw cold water on the assumption that they’re on the outs. But, all the while, many have continued to talk about the highly touted streaming event centred around the Chanel No. 5 spokeswoman’s former husband. 

Who’s Been Talking About The Roast Since Its Debut?

It was over a month ago that a bevy of stars assembled at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles to skewer the iconic NFL veteran. The dais was made up of various comedians, actors and sports legends, and among them were Rob Gronkowski, Drew Bledsoe, Kevin Hart, Nikki Glaser, Jeff Ross and even Ben Affleck. Some of them have since provided behind-the-scenes details regarding what went into planning the barbs for that night. For example, Bledsoe spoke about Gronkowski going off script, and the ex QB also shared some of his savage unused jokes. 

Meanwhile, Nikki Glaser has spilled a lot of tea, including details on the jokes that were left out of the special entirely. The comedian also shared blunt thoughts on Ben Affleck’s rant-like set, which wasn’t well received by audience members. Glaser believes Affleck’s segment didn’t work, because he didn’t put in the necessary time to develop his jokes. Additionally, she weighed in on Tom Brady’s shocked experience with the show and his upset reaction to a zinger aimed at Patriots owner Robert Kraft. Glaser explained that she can “understand” the seven-time Super Bowl winner being taken aback by the comments made, though she also believes he was truly shocked by them because, in her estimation, the love he receives from countless fans has historically drowned out sharp criticism. 

Whether or not Gisele Bündchen will choose to share her feelings on the streaming production is unclear. If the reports about her feelings are correct though, she may just aim to put it all behind her. Only time will tell what happens on that front as well as her relationship with Joaquim Valente. 

Tom Brady definitely knows what it’s like to be knocked down. Considered by many to be the greatest quarterback to ever play in the NFL, he took plenty of hits over the course of his 23-season career before hanging up his cleats for good in 2023. However, it seems nothing he experienced on the field came close to the brutality he endured as the subject of Netflix’s live event The Roast of Tom Brady. 

Comedians, celebrities and athletes came together to honor Tom Brady by demolishing him with jokes about everything from Deflategate to his divorce from Gisele Bündchen. No topic was off the table (OK, one topic was off the table), and now that the retired QB has had a chance to reflect on the harshest jokes from the roast, he got real about how intense the experience was. Brady told US Weekly: 

Tom Brady spent his career on the field with many of those men, whose job it was to protect the quarterback at all costs. What a strange turn of events it must have been to have people like Rob Gronkowski, Drew Bledsoe and Randy Moss being the ones to fire those shots. He’s got a great attitude about it, though. He may have been a little bruised the next day, but he survived The Roast of Tom Brady. 

At the time, it sounds like the seven-time Super Bowl champ was just trying to smile through the pain. He continued:

Following the roast, a number of athletes apparently reached out to say they would never do what Tom Brady did, and the honoree seemed to have a bit of regret too, as he said he wouldn’t do that again due to how it affected his three children. His ex-wife Gisele Bündchen was also allegedly upset, as insiders said she found the content of some of the jokes irresponsible and disappointing.

As Tom Brady said, though, everyone made it through, and that includes the others who surrounded the NFL great on the dais. The roasters certainly didn’t make it out unscathed, with people like Kim Kardashian, Nikki Glaser and roastmaster Kevin Hart taking as many hits as they dished out, causing some wild reactions from the audience members in attendance.

If you missed the live event or want to relive any of the most brutal jokes, The Roast of Tom Brady can be streamed with a Netflix subscription. 

There were regrets to be had following Netflix’s live special The Roast of Tom Brady, whether it was the jokes left untold or the football great wishing he hadn’t agreed to do it in the first place. Some are now wondering if Kim Kardashian also wishes she’d just stayed home, rather than open herself up to be the subject of some of the night's harshest and most hilarious burns. After getting booed by the crowd at the Forum — which was edited out by Netflix — the reality TV star apparently referred to being roasted as “abuse.” 

What Kim Kardashian Said After Getting Booed At Tom Brady’s Roast 

Those watching The Roast of Tom Brady live on Netflix likely heard a chorus of boos ring out when Kim Kardashian took the stage to take some shots at Tom Brady — and CinemaBlend’s Jeff McCobb, who attended the roast, said the negative response was even crazier in person. Following the comedy special, roaster Nikki Glaser revealed on the We’re Here to Help podcast that Kardashian had DM’d her, congratulating her on her set. After Glaser returned the compliment, she read the SKIMS boss response, which was: 

Nikki Glaser — who absolutely DID kill it, and here are some things to watch if you liked Glaser’s standup on the roast — later said that she didn’t think Kim Kardashian was all that affected by the boos. However, insiders claim The Kardashians star was annoyed, particularly following the criticism of her “dumb” Met Gala outfit. According to OK! magazine: 

In addition to getting booed, Kim Kardashian was also the subject of some of the jokes at The Roast of Tom Brady, including from the retired quarterback himself. Brady delivered a particularly powerful zinger in which he said Kardashian had been “terrified” of leaving her four children with Kanye West to attend the roast. 

Nikki Glaser Reacts To Kim Kardashian Calling The Roast ‘Abuse’ 

So where does Nikki Glaser stand on the issue? Does she think Kim Kardashian was justified in calling it “abuse”? The Lovers & Liars host clarified on the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast that Kardashian was referring to the disrespect shown to the people on the deis, not the crowd’s boos (and Netflix’s subsequent editing of them). And she wasn’t wrong, Glaser said: 

Tom Brady has said he didn’t factor in how the roast would affect his children, and several other athletes agreed they would never do one. One has to wonder if this was the last time Kim Kardashian will put herself in that position as well. 

The Roast of Tom Brady can be streamed with a Netflix subscription, and you can catch Kim Kardashian on new episodes of The Kardashians each Thursday with a Hulu subscription.  

Tom Brady really took it on the chiseled chin when he sat down alongside comedians, athletes and celebrities to be roasted live on Netflix. The Roast of Tom Brady has continued to hold a spot on the streamer’s Top Ten Shows since it aired on May 5, as people fire up their Netflix subscription to watch (and rewatch) the harshest and most hilarious jokes from the evening. It's a phenomenon that you can bet Ted Sarandos has been paying attention to, and he recently spoke about what he learned from the “big live” event.

As Netflix continues to evolve, the streamer has been getting more into live events. Several comedy specials and sporting events have already streamed live, and the platform is looking forward to several more in the near future, including the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight in July, NFL games on Christmas Day and becoming the home of WWE’s Monday Night Raw next year. Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos talked to the New York Times about the power of the live event and what he learned specifically from The Roast of Tom Brady: 

Not all that long ago, TV viewers knew which shows were going to be the topic of watercooler conversations the next day, but with the invention of things like DVR and especially streaming, appointment viewing has become less important. While there are still series, episodes or moments that inspire widespread conversation, it’s not as obvious beforehand what those shows will be because of the seemingly endless options available. 

Ted Sarandos said events like The Roast of Tom Brady harkened back to those days when you watched something because — if for no other reason — that’s what everybody else was going to be talking about. The beautiful thing for Netflix is that now people who weren’t able to witness the roast’s craziest moments in person or who may not have caught it live can still catch up by streaming it and then join in the conversation.

It’s easy to see how The Roast of Tom Brady is such a perfect example of this formula working, So many jokes and moments from the night went viral, and while you may not be able to hear the crowd booing Kim Kardashian — Netflix edited that out — people definitely want to witness the joke that Tom Brady was legit upset about, see Rob Gronkowski go wildly off-script and hell, even to see why Ben Affleck’s set bombed.

Tom Brady may have had his regrets about agreeing to be roasted live on Netflix, but Ted Sarandos and the rest of the higher-ups at Netflix learned quite a bit too, and I think we’re likely in for lots of big, live events in the future. If you haven’t seen it yet, you can stream The Roast of Tom Brady, and be sure to see what else is new and coming soon to Netflix. 

After the event that was Netflix’s The Roast of Tom Brady, the retired quarterback of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers expressed some regrets about this entry on the 2024 TV schedule. As Brady admitted he’d never do a roast again, his reasons were pretty focused on the reaction of, in his words, “the people I love most in the world.”

That’s a pretty serious reaction to such a prolific comedy event, but don’t get too hung up on it, as Brady looks to be recuperating nicely. If anything, his social media post celebrating Memorial Day with some footage from a sunny yacht vacation seems to suggest Tommy’s doin’ just fine on the open seas. Feel free to watch the results, shared here:

If I’m being totally honest, it’s hard to be in a bad mood when you’ve got good people out on the water to hang with. I mean, look at how clear that water is?! While I’m not as versed in this relaxation technique as Mr. Brady might be, his seafaring shenanigans do make for a good Memorial Day kickoff.

We may only roast the ones we love, but one has to admit that this isn’t exactly Tom Brady’s specialty. So seeing the New England Patriots legend kicking back with good company is definitely a sign that, reservations aside, the man’s already moving past that night of infamy. Though while we're on the subject of roasts, all that's missing are some hot dogs and hamburgers, and this clip would be the epitome of that first summer holiday in the U.S.

Let’s face it, it’s hard to fake that Brady smile, and he wears it quite often and quite proudly in the reel above. But at the same time, those roast-based concerns were also very genuine; and for good reason. Just looking at the Tom Brady roast highlights, the comic brutality of the night in question happened to be.

Even the most experienced comedy fans know how unhinged and off color an event like The Roast of Tom Brady can get. If anything, conventional wisdom suggests that the deeper the roast cuts, the better the result. Which only makes Nikki Glaser’s commentary on Ben Affleck’s performance of that night all the more fitting.

For now, the only roasting Tom Brady has to worry about is how bronze he wants his shirtless self to become. And since it's only the beginning of the American summer season, the man is undoubtedly going to pace himself. With that in mind, if this is the beginning of what some could call "Hot Brady Summer," then how the hell does he even begin to top this in his next video?

Regrets or not, The Roast of Tom Brady happened, and you can reap all of the benefits. With an active Netflix subscription, the Kevin Hart-hosted celebration is ready to watch at your convenience. And if you’re wondering why people were booing Kim Kardashian, or want to know the story behind Rob Gronkowski’s off-script roast, we've got you covered.

There’s been a lot of fuss over Kim Kardashian getting booed when she took the stage at The Roast of Tom Brady (available to stream with a Netflix subscription), especially when it became apparent that the streamer chose to edit out the boos. The timing had some thinking Swifties might have been responsible for the negative reaction, given that the roast was held just weeks after Taylor Swift seemed to mention her feud with The Kardashians star in the supposed diss track “thanK you aIMee,” but according to Nikki Glaser, that’s not what happened.

Nikki Glaser delivered some of the night’s harshest and most hilarious jokes, as athletes, celebrities and comedians came together to honor seven-time Super Bowl winner Tom Brady. When it came to what happened with Kim Kardashian, however, the FBoy Island host shut down rumors that the boos were related to Taylor Swift, telling the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast:

Nikki Glaser — a “huge” Swiftie herself — said she was disappointed when she thought the boos might have come from Taylor Swift’s fans, who she called “my people,” so she was relieved when she ran into someone the next night at The Comedy Store who was able to clear it up. 

Apparently there was some “wild guy” at The Roast of Tom Brady who had a reputation for starting shit, and he started booing Kim Kardashian as a joke. In Nikki Glaser’s words: 

According to CinemaBlend’s Jeff McCobb, who attended The Roast of Tom Brady, Kim Kardashian actually got booed three separate times, and Nikki Glaser gave her props for being a good sport and not letting the negativity rattle her. Not just that, the comedian said the reality star stayed through the whole show — which was not true of everyone who appeared on the special — and being present in the moment, as she laughed from her table in the audience.

Kim Kardashian seems to have moved on from all the drama between her, Taylor Swift and Kanye West, but the Eras Tour star has indicated the same is not true to for, recalling to Time magazine last year how her “career was taken away” from her following the heavily edited (and illegally recorded) phone call that Kardashian released between Swift and Ye.

Regardless of where the two stand now, it doesn’t seem like Kim Kardashian can blame the Swifties for the response to her appearance at The Roast of Tom Brady. Check out the roast on Netflix, and afterward you can catch Kim Kardashian on new episodes of her family’s reality show Thursdays with a Hulu subscription. Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version) is also available to stream with a Disney+ subscription.