Candice Swanepoel spotted in Florida wearing gold ring amid dating speculation

Candice Swanepoel was seen in Surfside, Florida, wearing a thick gold band on her left ring finger while dressed in a black tank top and trousers. The sighting has been linked to ongoing reports that the model and quarterback Tom Brady, who also resides in the Miami area, have been dating privately.

An insider quoted by PEOPLE said the two have been seeing each other for several months and spend a lot of time together because they live nearby. The same source added that Swanepoel has been selective about who knows about the relationship and that the pair have taken steps to avoid public attention.

The coverage also references a reported tension between Swanepoel and fellow model Joan Smalls, who have been close friends for years. According to Us Weekly, Smalls previously had a casual relationship with Brady, and a source said she felt surprised and hurt by the new romance.

Social media speculation intensified after observers noted that the two models no longer followed each other on Instagram. A comment attributed to Smalls, later deleted, described feeling “blindsided” and used language suggesting a breach of trust.

Swanepoel’s representative responded to the rumors, stating that she keeps her personal life private, focuses on her children, and continues to respect her long-standing friendship with Smalls.

Other figures mentioned include former Brady spouse Gisele Bündchen, who reportedly remains amicable toward the situation, and model Hermann Nicoli, Swanepoel’s former partner and father of her two sons.