What’s Going on Between Candice Swanepoel and Joan Smalls?
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Key Points:
- Rumors have emerged of a falling-out between longtime Victoria’s Secret Angels Candice Swanepoel and Joan Smalls, reportedly linked to their mutual connection with Tom Brady.
- Joan Smalls allegedly unfollowed Swanepoel on Instagram and posted (then deleted) comments accusing her of being a "backstabber," referencing a situation similar to a known reality TV friendship fallout.
- Reports suggest that both Smalls and Swanepoel have dated Tom Brady, with Smalls feeling "blindsided" and "betrayed" by Swanepoel's reported relationship with him.
- An anonymous source claimed Swanepoel encouraged Smalls to break up with Brady, leading to tension and Smalls asking mutual friends to take sides.
- Neither Swanepoel nor Brady have publicly addressed the situation; Swanepoel’s representative emphasized the long-standing friendship and her privacy, while Smalls continues to express grievances on social media.
