After his ex-wife Gisele Bundchen announced her pregnancy, Tom Brady faced a unique situation while commentating on the Green Bay Packers-Detroit Lions game as an NFL analyst for Fox.
- November 4, 2024
AceShowbiz - On Sunday, November 3, Tom Brady, 47, alongside partner Kevin Burkhardt, provided commentary on the game under adverse weather conditions. Despite the challenging conditions, Brady expressed his excitement for the matchup. The Lions ultimately won the game, 24-24.
Despite being midway through his first season as the network's lead NFL analyst, critics have praised Brady's improvement in his rookie year as a broadcaster. However, his role as an NFL analyst comes with certain restrictions, as he is also a part-owner of the Las Vegas Raiders.
Earlier this week, Brady's ex-wife Gisele Bundchen confirmed her pregnancy with boyfriend Joaquim Valente. Brady has not publicly commented on the news, but he posted a cryptic Instagram Story featuring a sunset and lyrics from Fleetwood Mac's "Landslide".
In light of Bundchen's pregnancy announcement, Brady's performance on Sunday was under scrutiny, with some questioning whether his comments regarding the ejection of Detroit Lions player Brian Branch violated his agreement with the NFL to refrain from publicly criticizing referees. Brady reportedly stated, "I don't love that call at all."
Meanwhile, Brady's personal life has been a source of media attention. Bundchen and Brady finalized their divorce in 2022 after 13 years of marriage. They share joint custody of their two children.