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Tom Bradyand a new romance with a supermodel Candice Swanepoel has already put a retired NFL quarterback at the center of drama.
New reports indicate that there is a falling out between Swanepoel and the other supermodel Joan Smalls over a football legend, adding another twist to his personal life.
The rumors intensified after the two models started following each other on social media, while sarcastic and now-deleted comments from Joan Smalls fueled speculation that Candice Swanepoel was “backed”.
An exciting romance with Tom Brady with Candice Swanepoel Raising eyebrows
Brady, 49, has reportedly been dating Swanepoel, 38, for several months, with reports suggesting the pair have been spending time together in Miami, where they are both based.
according to People Magazinethe relationship has been developing quietly. A source told the publication, “They’ve been dating for a while now,” adding that living in the same city makes it convenient to spend time together.
The source also pointed out that the couple have kept their relationship private, with Swanepoel reportedly being selective about who she tells.
Another report from Page Six he suggested that Brady “really likes” the model but that their relationship isn’t particularly bad at this point.
The romance has drawn attention because Brady has largely kept his dating life out of the spotlight since his 2022 divorce from Gisele Bundchen.
The former New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback has nevertheless been linked to a number of high-profile women, mostly models, since the split, with Swanepoel being the latest.
Attention shifted from Brady’s reported romance to the apparent tension between Swanepoel and Smalls after social media users noticed the longtime friends had unfollowed each other.
Smalls then appeared to add fuel to the speculation by referring to an Instagram post about the alleged feud.
“Two words: ‘SUMMER HOUSE!’ That explains everything,” she wrote.
The statement was interpreted as a possible reference to the Bravo reality series “Summer House,” which featured relationship controversy after Amanda Batula began dating West Wilson, who had previously been romantically involved with her friend Ciara Miller.
Smalls’ comment prompted speculation that her disagreement with Swanepoel could involve a similar situation where a friendship was complicated by a romantic relationship.
According to screenshots of comments attributed to Smalls, the Puerto Rican model responded to a fan asking if she was still friends with Swanepoel by writing, “I’m not friends with backstabbers.”
Another Instagram comment from Smalls, which has since been deleted, criticized the treatment she received from someone she had been a close friend of.
“There is no girl code with some people,” the comment reportedly read. “And the disrespect and carelessness in how they treat you is unbelievable.”
Source Says Candice Swanepoel Urged Joan Smalls To End Secret fling With Tom Brady ‘Out Of Respect’ For Gisele Bundchen
The Swanepoel drama continued with Smalls commenting on dishonesty and the breakup of a 15-year friendship, concluding: “It’s not hard to say or write. Onward and upward!!!”
Now, an unconfirmed tip shared by a popular gossip blog Two Me he later suggested that Brady may be involved in the dispute, claiming that Smalls and the legendary quarterback “had been going on and off for about a year.”
During this time, Swanepoel “reportedly expressed concern about the relationship out of respect for Brady’s ex-wife, Gisele Bundchen, and warned Joan to be careful.”
The report said that Brady had been romantically involved with both women at different times, which could shed light on why their close friendship may have broken down.
Tom Brady’s divorce from Gisele Bundchen
Brady’s relationship with Swanepoel comes four years after his divorce from Bundchen, ending their 13-year marriage in October 2022.
The former couple announced their separation publicly, with both indicating that they would continue to prioritize their children, and wanted the privacy they needed while continuing with their new reality.
They have two children, Benjamin and Vivian. Brady also has a son, Jack, from his previous relationship with actress Bridget Moynahan.
Although Brady and Bundchen have moved on individually, their personal lives continue to draw public attention due to the high profile of them and their relationships since the split.
Bundchen has since moved on with jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente. The couple married in 2025 and welcomed a child together in February that year.
Brady, meanwhile, has been linked to a number of women since his divorce, including model Irina Shayk and influencer Alix Earle. However, these reported connections have not resulted in a publicly confirmed relationship.
Tom Brady is Not in a hurry to settle down and focused on becoming a father, Source claims
According to sources cited by TMZBrady has been focusing mostly on his duties as a father amid romance speculation.
He is reportedly taking his time romantically while continuing to give his three children plenty of attention.
Insiders say Brady is very involved in his children’s lives, with the family seemingly enjoying a different activity together almost every day.
That reported approach would be consistent with his efforts to balance life after professional football with family responsibilities and other commitments.
