A challenging holiday season for Brady
Tom Brady may have won seven Super Bowls, but his Thanksgiving Day debut with Fox Sports drew more criticism than applause after an on-air gaffe involving the famed holiday dish, Turducken. During the Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants broadcast, Brady joined co-host Kevin Burkhardt in sampling what was supposed to be Turducken, a dish combining turkey, chicken and duck.
However, eagle-eyed viewers quickly noticed the former quarterback wasn’t actually eating the hybrid dish-instead, both men were chowing down on standard turkey legs.
Despite Brady‘s enthusiastic review of the food, proclaiming it “amazing”.
“I’m done with the broadcast; I just want to eat,” he added.
The NFL’s official X account shared the segment, humorously captioning it: “Tom Brady enjoys his first Turducken,” alongside a laughing emoji. But fans weren’t as forgiving.
“Tom Brady as a broadcaster reminds me of that guy at the bar who keeps talking about the good old days while you’re just trying to watch the game,” one user commented.
Another added: “He sucks. Can’t listen to him.”
A tough Thanksgiving for Brady
The incident adds to what appears to be a challenging holiday season for Brady. Reports suggest he’s grappling with his new post-NFL career and personal life after splitting from ex-wife Gisele Bundchen.
Total BS! First that’s only Turkey. Second – he’s a vegan- he probably spits it out off camera.
A disrespect to the authentic John Madden!
Why do they think fans need to see this bad acting job??— Steve D (@SteveD192719) November 29, 2024
The goat going in on that leg
hes gonna be sick after years of plant based that rush of meat protein is gonna hit like a truck lol— Ryan (@OSYRYS_2) November 29, 2024
While Brady was on-air, Bundchen was reportedly in Costa Rica with their children, Benjamin and Vivian, enjoying time with her boyfriend Joaquim Valente, with whom she is reportedly expecting a child.
“Tom has been struggling to get his TV career off the ground after he was sent absolutely reeling by Gisele‘s pregnancy news,” and insider told RadarOnline.
“This holiday is going to be a sad, lonely period of reflection of him because he’s single.
“He’s wondering if he made a mistake letting his marriage crumble.”