Candice Swanepoel’s Rep Speaks Out Amid Joan Smalls & Tom Brady Drama

Ayusi Adhikari Wed, October 28, 2026 at 6:02 PM UTC 2 min read Photo Credit: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images Candice Swanepoel and Joan Smalls have sparked speculation about their friendship following the latest Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Rumors of a feud began circulating just days after the two models walked the runway.

The rumored feud has also been linked to Tom Brady and his reported relationship with Swanepoel. Now, Swanepoel's representative has addressed the speculation surrounding their longtime friendship. Candice Swanepoel's representative addresses Joan Smalls friendship rumors The rumors began after screenshots of alleged comments from Smalls' Instagram account surfaced online.

The messages included, "I'm not friends with backstabbers" and "There is no girl code with some people." Joan later commented on Just Jared's Instagram post about the situation. "Two words: SUMMER HOUSE! That'll explain everything," she wrote, though she did not explain further in the comment.

The situation took another turn when a Deux Moi tipster brought Tom Brady into the story. According to the tip, Joan and Tom allegedly dated on and off for about a year. The source claimed Candice raised concerns about their relationship because she wanted to respect Tom's ex-wife, Gisele Bündchen.

The tipster also alleged that Candice began dating Tom after his relationship with Joan ended. However, Candice's representative focused on the friendship rather than confirming the dating claims. Amanda Ruisi told Just Jared that Swanepoel has always kept her personal life private and remains focused on raising her children.

Ruisi also acknowledged the models' longstanding friendship. "She and Joan share a longstanding history and a friendship that Candice will always respect," Ruisi added. Neither the alleged dating timeline nor the reason for the rumored falling-out has been independently verified.

The allegations involving Brady and Smalls remain unverified. Meanwhile, Swanepoel's representative has emphasized her commitment to privacy and respect for her friendship with Smalls. The post Candice Swanepoel's Rep Speaks Out Amid Joan Smalls & Tom Brady Drama appeared first on Mandatory .