Candice Swanepoel's Rep Finally Breaks Silence On Joan Smalls Conflict Amid Tom Brady Dating Rumors
Some news reports have alleged that Candice Swanepoel and Joan Smalls had a conflict due to the former's reported romance with Tom Brady. Now, Candice's representative has finally shared her stance.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleCandice Swanepoel's representative has spoken about a possible conflict between the Victoria's Secret model and her longtime friend, Joan Smalls. The statement came after several reports on the internet claimed that Candice is dating retired NFL star Tom Brady. Meanwhile, some social media activity and alleged comments from Joan further added weight to the speculation that Joan was upset with Candice.
What did Candice Swanepoel's representative say about Joan Smalls?
According to a statement shared with US Weekly, Candice Swanepoel's representative mentioned that the model prefers to keep her personal life private. The statement also mentioned that she has a longstanding bond with Joan, where they have always prioritized respect that hasn't changed. In the model's representative's words:
"Candice has always been exceptionally private about her personal life, with her focus remaining on raising her children. She and Joan share a longstanding history and a friendship that Candice will always respect."
Incidentally, the statement comes after fans questionrd the status of Candice and Joan's friendship after the latest Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Although both Candice and Joan walked the runway, they reportedly did not pose for a picture together.
Fans also saw that they had unfollowed each other on Instagram. It began the speculation that something had gone wrong between them. However, Candice's representative did not directly confirm or deny their conflict.
The speculation further gained momentum when Joan replied to an Instagram post discussing their alleged conflict. In her words: "Two words: SUMMER HOUSE! That'll explain everything." It was a reference to Bravo's reality series, known for its complex relationship drama. Therefore, fans took it as a possible sign that there was a perceived breach of loyalty in their friendship.
Joan also allegedly posted comments about "backstabbers" and the absence of "girl code". However, she soon deleted them. These comments sparked theories that the disagreement could be linked to Candice's alleged romance with Tom. However, neither Candice nor Joan spoke about the same in public.
For those who don't know, some unverified claims shared by celebrity gossip platform DeuxMoi suggest that Joan and Tom allegedly had an on-and-off affair for nearly a year. It was after his divorce from Gisele. Some other reports suggested that Candice was concerned about the situation due to Tom's past marriage.
The rumors eventually claimed that she began to see Tom after his bond with Joan ended. However, the timeline and the speculations about the former NFL star and Joan are still unconfirmed.
Candice and Joan have reportedly been friends for nearly 15 years. It has made the speculations more serious for their fans. However, for now, Candice's representative has stressed on the longstanding history between the two women without giving more details about their current private bond.
More about Candice Swanepoel and Tom Brady's dating rumors
According to multiple news reports, Tom Brady, 49, and Candice, 38, reportedly began to date some time ago. However, neither has publicly confirmed their relationship. Still, the rumors got a lot of attention due to Tom's previous marriage to Gisele. Meanwhile, Candice has mostly kept her personal life out of the spotlight.
Before the news reports linked her to Tom, Candice was in a long-term relationship with Brazilian model Hermann Nicoli. They reportedly met in Paris when she was just 17, and he was 23. They dated for more than a decade and even exchanged rings in 2015. Eventually, they welcomed two sons, Anaca in 2016 and Ariel in 2018. However, they parted ways in 2018.
In a 2023 interview with V Magazine, she explained that she was focused on her health, business and motherhood than looking for relationships. Meanwhile, after Tom's divorce from Gisele in 2022, they continue to co-parent their two children.
What do you think about Candice Swanepoel's representative's statement about her long-standing friendship with Joan Smalls?
Pic credits: Candice Swanepoel/ Instagram, Tom Brady/ Instagram and Joan Smalls/ Instagram
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