For Andy Cohen, the host of Watch What Happens Live, live television is a high-wire act without a safety net. He specialises in moments that toe the line between cheeky inquiry and deliberate provocation. In a recent episode, Cohen did exactly that, breathing new life into long-standing whispers about a potential romance between NFL legend Tom Brady and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Brooks Nader.
The On-Air Moment That Sparked It All
The incident unfolded as Cohen chatted with guests Brooks Nader and Erika Jayne. With a characteristic grin, Cohen pointed out, "Well you both dated guys named Tom." After a moment of confusion on set—where it seemed he might be referring to Jayne's ex-husband, Tom Girardi—Cohen swiftly clarified he meant Tom Brady. The directness of the question visibly caught Nader off guard, pulling a rumoured 2024 summer fling between her and the seven-time Super Bowl champion back into the harsh glare of the spotlight.
At the time those original rumours swirled in 2024, reports suggested Brady and Nader were "casually hooking up," though neither party ever publicly addressed the speculation. Since then, both their lives have moved on in very public ways. Brady, who finalised his divorce from supermodel Gisele Bündchen in 2022, is now settled into his second season as a lead analyst for Fox Sports. Nader, for her part, ended her own five-year marriage in 2024 and later split from her Dancing With the Stars partner, Gleb Savchenko, earlier this year.
Nader's Other Revelations and the Aftermath
Brooks Nader didn't shy away from other headline-making comments during the same episode. She humorously discussed rejecting an unnamed celebrity suitor, stating, "It's not about turning them down, it's just, maybe they were too old and ugly in that moment." She later hinted the person was a multiple Oscar winner, adding, "Not ugly, just not my type." She also shared a light-hearted rule from her father: "My dad has a rule that's, 'Please don't let your next husband be older than me,' because he's only 50."
Whether Andy Cohen's question was a calculated move or an off-the-cuff remark, the outcome was undeniable. It successfully transformed a fading piece of gossip into fresh, trending news. The episode served as a potent reminder that in the world of celebrity, a single question from a powerful host can resurrect any narrative, proving that some rumours never truly die—they just wait for the right moment to resurface.
