Gisele Bündchen’s Victoria’s Secret Runway Return Halted by Injury

The 46-year-old model remained a central figure in the production despite being unable to walk the catwalk. According to Us Weekly, the comeback had been months in the making before the foot injury necessitated a last-minute change. Instead of a live entrance, Bündchen appeared in prerecorded segments, lounging in a villa to introduce the show and returning later to tease further collaborations with the brand. Her cryptic final message—hinting that fans would see more of her soon—was bolstered by an official social media post from Victoria’s Secret, which addressed her as “Bombshell.”

This virtual involvement unfolded against a backdrop of intense tabloid scrutiny surrounding her former husband, Tom Brady. Reports have linked Brady to model Candice Swanepoel, a development that reportedly caused friction within the modeling community. Sources claim the situation blindsided model Joan Smalls, who allegedly shared a past romantic connection with Brady, leading to public discussions regarding industry loyalties. Bündchen, who divorced Brady in 2022 and now shares a child with Joaquim Valente, has not publicly addressed the speculation, focusing instead on her professional reunion with the lingerie brand.