Joan Smalls has seemingly fueled speculation about a possible falling-out with fellow Victoria’s Secret model Candice Swanepoel by referencing Bravo’s Summer House in a social media comment. The remark comes after both models walked in the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, prompting speculation about the status of their friendship.
Joan Smalls references Summer House amid rumors of a falling-out with Candice Swanepoel
Rumors of tension between the models gained attention after comments attributed to Joan’s account included the statements, “I’m not friends with backstabbers” and “There is no girl code with some people.” Joan appeared to add to the speculation when she commented on Just Jared’s Instagram post about the rumored feud.
“Two words: SUMMER HOUSE ! That’ll explain everything,” she wrote.
The remark appeared to reference the Bravo series’ drama involving Ciara Miller and Amanda Batula. Earlier this year, Amanda and her Summer House castmate West Wilson confirmed their relationship after weeks of speculation. The revelation drew attention because West had previously had a fling with Ciara, who had been Amanda’s close friend.
Joan also addressed an Instagram user’s claim that the rumored feud involved drug addiction. The commenter alleged that one model had tried to help the other, ultimately leading to the end of their friendship.
Responding to the claim, Joan wrote, “when it comes to a black/latin woman they always come for drug substance abuse. And this is harming. Meanwhile the real user of medications without a prescription from a different country is ilegal. Please don’t make me talk…”
Joan’s response did not identify either model as having a substance-abuse problem. The allegation came from an Instagram commenter and remains unverified.
Separately, an unverified tip shared by DeuxMoi suggested that Tom Brady could be connected to the rumored fallout. According to the tipster, Joan and Brady allegedly dated on and off for approximately a year. The source claimed that Candice had expressed concerns about the relationship out of respect for Brady’s ex-wife, Gisele Bündchen, and advised Joan to be careful.
The tipster further alleged that Candice became romantically involved with Brady after his relationship with Joan ended. However, those claims remain unverified, and there is no confirmed evidence that the alleged relationship history is connected to the reported tension between the models.
For now, neither Joan nor Candice has publicly confirmed that they have ended their friendship or explained what may have happened between them. Joan’s Summer House reference has nevertheless added another layer to the speculation surrounding the two models.
