Tom Brady's alleged 'girlfriend', Candice Swanepoel, cruelly rejected him years ago and chose Brad Pitt and Justin Bieber instead

Tom Brady is once again making headlines away from the football field, with reports suggesting that the seven-time Super Bowl champion has found a new romantic interest in Victoria's Secret model Candice Swanepoel .

However, the speculation has also brought an awkwardly amusing moment from the model's past back into the spotlight.

Years before the pair were linked romantically, Swanepoel took part in a celebrity version of the party game "Marry, Kiss, Kill", in which she had to choose between three famous men: Brad Pitt, Justin Bieber and Brady . Her answers were not particularly flattering for the former New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback.

Swanepoel chose Pitt as the celebrity she would marry, selected Bieber for a kiss and left Brady with the remaining option.

The clip has gained renewed attention following the recent reports about the pair, creating an unexpected connection between an old interview and the latest celebrity dating speculation.

The game was intended as light-hearted entertainment rather than a serious declaration of romantic preferences.

Nevertheless, its resurfacing has provided fans with an amusing talking point, particularly given Brady's reputation as one of the most successful athletes in American sporting history.

The former quarterback has spent years in the public eye, winning seven Super Bowl titles and building a career that extended well beyond the NFL.

Yet even his sporting achievements could not secure him the top spot in Swanepoel's fictional celebrity dating choices at the time.

Now, with reports suggesting that the pair have been spending time together, the old answers have taken on a different meaning for social media users.

Tom Brady and Candice Swanepoel's reported romance attracts attention

The dating speculation emerged after Us Weekly reported on October 24 that Brady , 49, and Swanepoel , 38, had been seeing each other for some time.

A source told the publication that the pair had been together "for a while", while subsequent reporting from People suggested that they had been dating for several months.

Neither Brady nor Swanepoel has publicly confirmed the relationship, meaning the reports should still be treated as accounts from sources rather than an official announcement from the pair.

Their reported connection has nevertheless attracted considerable interest. Both are internationally recognised figures, and each has experience navigating the challenges of family life alongside demanding careers.

Brady was previously married to supermodel Gisele Bundchen . The former couple divorced in 2022 after more than a decade together and share two children, Benjamin and Vivian. Brady also has an older son, Jack, with actress Bridget Moynahan .

Since his divorce, the former NFL star has been linked to several high-profile women, including model Irina Shayk .

He has generally kept details of his private life away from public discussion, even as speculation about his relationships continues to attract headlines.

Earlier in 2026, Brady spoke about the demands on his time and the importance of his family in an interview with People.

“I don't have much time for a personal life or much time for myself, but I love working, and I love my kids,” Brady told People in January.

“I like to be busy and try to really stay fulfilled in the things I'm doing, so I'm working on some really cool projects and I'm involved with some great teams of people that are doing some very positive things.”

Swanepoel has also spoken openly about balancing motherhood and her professional ambitions. The South African model shares two sons with her former partner, Brazilian model Hermann Nicoli , from whom she separated in 2018.

In a 2023 interview with V magazine, she discussed the importance of looking after herself while raising her children and maintaining her career.

“She is a constant search for balance, for me at least, and yes I do sometimes feel overwhelmed, but I'm very in tune with my children's needs, then my own personal needs, which are also important,” she told V magazine in 2023.

“Sometimes it's easy to forget. I've realized to be a better mother, I know I need to also take care of myself, whether that be about my [physical] health or mental health or being able to excel in my career and business because it brings me joy and so my children have begun to understand that too.”

She added: “I think it's very healthy and important for them to see everything I do. One of my most vivid memories as a child was seeing my father wake up at 4 a.m. to take care of our farm and his dedication and drive is something that is now part of me and something I hope they will learn from me.”

For now, the old "Marry, Kiss, Kill" game remains an entertaining footnote in the story surrounding Brady and Swanepoel . Her earlier choice was made in a playful setting and offers no reliable indication of how she views him today.

If the dating reports prove accurate, Brady may have moved beyond his earlier place in the game.

But until either star publicly addresses the rumours, the relationship remains unconfirmed, leaving the resurfaced clip as one of the more amusing details to emerge from the speculation.