Former NFL quarterback Tony Romo has been arrested. Amid that, meet his wife, Candice Crawford, who is a popular sports journalist.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleRecently, former NFL quarterback Tony Romo, who is best-known for playing for Dallas Cowboys, has been arrested for Operating While Intoxicated. For those who do not know, OWI means he handled a vehicle while he was under the influence of drugs or alcohol. As per reports, he is currently in custody and is expected to appear in court in September 2026.
Amid his arrest, did you know that the former quarterback has been married to a sports journalist named Candice Crawford since 2011? Yes, that's true. Today, they are parents to three sons and often share glimpses of it. Apart from this, she is also a former Miss Missouri. Continue reading to know more about Candice and her love story with Tony!
Tony Romo's wife, Candice Crawford was born and brought up in Texas. As per a report by People Magazine, she studied broadcast journalism at the University of Missouri. Talking about her personal life, Candice’s brother is Chace, who is a popular actor. Over the years, Chace has appeared in Gossip Girls and The Boys.
During her college years, Candice developed a strong interest towards sports reporting. Eventually, she started working as a reporter for KOMU-TV. She even covered the Dallas Cowboys for a sports program.
After her graduation, Candice joined CW33 in Dallas. She covered for multiple shows at that time, including a program for Dallas Cowboys. Apart from this, it is worth mentioning that before being a journalist, Candice won the Miss Missouri USA 2008.
Years later, in 2016, Candice and her childhood friend, Hollie Siglin co-founded Hawk+Sloane. As per reports, the company focuses on creating oil-based products, which is designed for parents and children. Over the years, Candice has often spoken about the business. Once in a chat with People, she shared:
"The beauty about Hawk+Sloane is that we can work around our kids' schedules. And I do it with my best friend, so it never feels like work."
Tony Romo and Candice Crawford are one of the most-loved couples. According to reports, Candice and Tony first crossed paths in 2009, when the former was working as an intern covering the Dallas Cowboys. For the unversed, at that time, Tony was the quarterback for the same team. The following year, in 2010, the former NFL player popped the question to Candice on her 24th birthday.
In May 2011, Candice and Tony got married in a lavish ceremony in Texas. Reportedly, the ceremony was attended by nearly 600 guests including Troy Aikman, Roger Staubach, Dez Bryant, Miles Austin and more. In 2012, they welcomed a son named Hawkins. Later, they also welcomed Rivers in 2014, and Jones in 2017.
It is worth mentioning that the best part of Candice and Tony's relationship is their shared love for football. In 2021, they even appeared in a Skechers Super Bowl commercial. In the same, they shared glimpses of their married life. The advertisement soon went viral and fans appreciated their playful chemistry.
Talking about the couple, both Candice and Tony have often spoken fondly about each other. In 2023, the former NFL star had a chat with People, during which he revealed that Candice is his 'biggest supporter'. Calling himself 'lucky', Tony said:
"I'm incredibly fortunate and lucky that I was able to end up with Candice Romo. When you get married, you know they have stuff in them and you love them for all the things and you know that's your person, but even more so now. It's like she's really sacrificed the time for me to be able to live out my dreams and to support me in that and to help me achieve it. And I think that that's a whole other level."
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