During Netflix’s The Roast of Tom Brady, Tom Brady called out comedian Jeff Ross for making a joke about New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft. This led to speculation among viewers that there was real tension between Brady and Ross. However, fellow attendee Joel McHale believes Brady’s warning to Ross was made in jest and that Brady handled the situation smoothly.
After the roast, Ross reportedly expressed concern about how Brady would take his jokes. Nikki Glaser, another performer at the event, mentioned on The Howard Stern Show that they were conscious of potentially hurting Brady’s feelings and felt that Brady had to react in a performative way. Overall, there was no indication that there was any lingering issue between Brady and Ross after the roast.
The roast, which was emceed by Kevin Hart, featured various comedians, including Ross and Glaser, joking about Brady’s NFL career, retirement, and divorce from Gisele Bündchen. McHale, who attended with his son, spoke positively about the event, praising the professionalism of the comedians and athletes involved. Former football player Drew Bledsoe also received acclaim for his performance during the roast.
Despite initial speculation about tension between Brady and Ross, McHale maintains that he believes Brady’s warning to Ross was meant as a joke. The roast, which is now streaming on Netflix, was praised for its humor and the seamless delivery of jokes by the comedians and athletes involved. Overall, the event was well-received and provided entertainment for viewers, including McHale’s son who enjoyed seeing his favorite athletes involved in the roast.
