In a whirlwind 24 hours, Tom Brady found himself in the center of two headline-making stories: a backlash over an on-air remark and news that his ex-wife, Gisele Bündchen, is expecting a child with her boyfriend, jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente. Brady’s response? A cryptic social media post quoting Fleetwood Mac’s Landslide that left fans speculating.
Late Monday, Brady posted a sunset photo on Instagram with the caption, “Oh, mirror in the sky, what is love?”—lyrics from Landslide. He added audio from the song, further fueling intrigue: “Can I sail through the changing ocean tides?”
Gisele’s Pregnancy Sparks Social Media Frenzy
Hours before Brady’s post, Bündchen announced her pregnancy, confirming she’s expecting her first child with Valente. Bündchen, 44, and Brady were married for 13 years before their 2022 split, and fans have been invested in every twist of their post-divorce lives. Social media exploded with reactions to the pregnancy news, many fans taking jabs at Brady.
“Someone check on Tom Brady!” one user posted, while another quipped, “Brady just fell to his knees in the plastic surgery office.” Some went as far as calling him a “dumba**” for “fumbling” what they saw as an ideal relationship.
Brady’s “Spaz” Comment Stirs Controversy
Brady’s cryptic post wasn’t his only source of attention. On Sunday, he caught heat after using the term “spaz” to describe Bills quarterback Josh Allen’s sometimes-erratic play style during a Fox broadcast. His remark, widely considered an ableist slur, prompted backlash from fans and disability advocates alike.
“Did you hear Tom Brady call Josh Allen a ‘spaz’? Highly offensive,” one fan posted on social media, while another added, “I think he said Josh Allen has to ‘just not play like a spaz,’ which somehow seems even worse.”
Brady’s latest stint in the broadcast booth—secured with a 10-year, $375 million contract with Fox—has been rocky. Many fans have criticized his commentary, calling it “dull” and “cold.” The “spaz” comment has only added fuel to that fire.
A Tumultuous Post-Retirement Journey
Brady’s path since retiring hasn’t been smooth. After initially announcing his NFL departure in 2022, he quickly reversed his decision, returning for one last season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His decision to un-retire reportedly strained his marriage with Bündchen, leading to their October 2022 divorce.
Despite securing one of the biggest contracts in sports broadcasting history, Brady’s move to television hasn’t been as celebrated as his NFL career. For a seven-time Super Bowl champ known for his precision on the field, the unfiltered world of live TV seems to be a new—and occasionally unforgiving—arena.
As the social media buzz around his post and controversy continues, fans are left wondering: Is this all a new chapter in the Brady-Bündchen saga, or simply a veteran quarterback navigating life’s changing tides?
