Gisele Bundchen and Joaquim Valente were seen strolling in Seaside, Florida, despite rumors of their relationship faltering due to the stress from Tom Brady‘s roast.
According to previous reports, Bundchen blames her ex-husband’s roast for straining her romance with Valente.
Tom Brady has since expressed regret over the roast’s impact on his and Gisele Bundchen’s children, learning a lesson about unforeseen repercussions.
Gisele Bundchen And Joaquim Valente Step Out Together Amid Split Rumors
Bundchen and her boyfriend Valente were recently spotted enjoying a cozy stroll in Seaside, Florida, despite rumors that their relationship had faltered due to the stress surrounding Brady’s Netflix roast.
The outing marks the couple’s first public sighting in about two months. Bundchen affectionately pulled Valente close during their walk, gazing lovingly at him.
For the stroll, the model wore a stylish top that revealed a glimpse of her toned midriff and smiled brightly at her boyfriend while they walked her dog. Her hair cascaded in loose waves, complemented by comfortable trousers and flip-flops.
The public outing comes after InTouch Weekly reported that Bundchen and Valente’s relationship was “fizzling out” due to the strain caused by the media attention following Brady’s roast.
Insiders told the publication that the couple faced difficulties due to intense public scrutiny.
Gisele Bundchen Reportedly Blames Tom Brady’s Roast for Strain In Her Relationship with Joaquim Valente
Bundchen allegedly believes that Brady’s roast significantly strained her relationship with Valente and feels that her romance would have been stronger if Brady had not participated in the roast.
“She blames the break on Tom,” an insider told the news outlet. “By agreeing to do the roast, he basically put a target on Joaquim’s back.”
The insider suggested that the stress of their high-profile relationship, especially after Brady’s Netflix roast, took a toll on the couple.
“The spotlight was too much for him,” a source revealed. “Joaquim’s a regular guy. He’s not used to all the attention he was getting.”
The source added that the jiu-jitsu trainer “became part of the joke. People actually started asking him if he was the reason for their divorce. He hated that,” the insider stated.
Several Jokes Were Made At Tom Brady’s Roast About Gisele Bundchen And Joaquim Valente
During the roast, Comedian Nikki Glaser and other comedians made several references to Bundchen, particularly those about her relationship with Valente.
Glaser joked, “How much would it suck for Tom… omg, just knowing your ex-wife’s new boyfriend could beat your a– while eating hers.”
She also quipped, “Tom, the only thing dumber than you saying ‘yes’ to this roast was when you said, ‘Hey babe, you should try jiu-jitsu.’
“You have seven rings… well, eight now that Gisele gave hers back,” Glaser added.
Actor Kevin Hart also made jokes about Bundchen during the roast. He quipped, “I mean Jesus Christ, Tom. One of the smartest quarterbacks ever played a game. How did you not see this coming? Eight f–king karate classes a day.”
Hart continued, “Eight karate classes a day, and she’s still a white belt. F–k Tom. The only bruises she had were on her a–. Everybody should have known it.”
The Supermodel Was ‘Disappointed’ By The Disrespectful Portrayal Of Her Family’ At The Roast
After Brady’s roast went viral, a source told People magazine that Bundchen was furious about the jokes, feeling that it was “disrespectful” to her family.
“She was deeply disappointed by the disrespectful portrayal of her family on Sunday evening’s roast show,” the insider said.
“As always, Gisele’s priority is to support her children, who were affected by the irresponsible content that was broadcasted,” the source added.
Why Tom Brady Regrets Netflix Roast
Last month, Brady expressed regret over agreeing to his Netflix roast, citing the impact the jokes had on his children.
On “The Pivot podcast,” the retired sporting legend said, “I loved when the jokes were about me. I thought they were so fun. I didn’t like the way that affected my kids.”
He admitted he had not fully considered the repercussions and learned a “good lesson.”
“You don’t see the full picture all of the time,” the former NFL player stated. “It’s a good lesson for me as a parent. I’m going to be a better parent as I go forward because of it. At the same time, I’m happy everyone who was there had a lot of fun.”