In the aftermath of Netflix's Tom Brady roast, supermodel Gisele Bundchen expressed disappointment and anger over the jokes made about her new relationship with actor Zac Efron [1]. The streaming service edited out the audience booing reality TV star Kim Kardashian during the roast, sparking controversy [2]. In a lighter note, NFL player Travis Kelce was seen tearing up with laughter while watching the event, even enjoying jabs at his own team, the Chiefs [3].
The roast featured comedian Nikki Glaser, who had a joke about Tom Brady pulled out, and mentioned that she was surprised by some of the topics that were considered off-limits [6],[19]. The event was viewed by millions on its debut night, gaining significant attention [7].
The editing decisions, especially removing Kardashian being booed, raised eyebrows [16], as it was seen as controversial [24]. Despite the public uproar surrounding the roast, Netflix's handling of the situation and editing choices have come under scrutiny [33],[26].
At the event, Brady took the jokes in stride, even those centered around his family and personal life, creating a balance between humor and respect [35],[39]. The roast featured comedian Jeff Ross, who shared that Brady was not upset by a notable joke involving Patriots' owner Robert Kraft [41].
This raucous event affected not only the targets of the jokes like Kardashian and Bundchen but also the audience, including Brady's own children and fellow celebrities present who weighed in on the controversial evening [42],[45],[49]. The aftermath of the roast left a mix of emotions among viewers, as fans debated the line between comedy and crossing boundaries [51].