“The age gap is beyond gross”: Cybercitizens compare Tom Brady and Alix Earle to Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson

Remember Modern Family’s iconic characters Jay Pritchett and Gloria Delgado-Pritchett? The age gap between them is about 25-27 years. Jay rocks in his 60s, and Gloria stuns in her thirties. The first episode even shows people mistaking Jay for Gloria’s father, not her husband.A popular comedian roasts Jay in front of everyone. Jay feels bad, but Gloria says, “Aye, Jay papi, don’t pay attention to what he’s saying. He’s just being funny.” Jay says, “Because he points out the truth. Those people were laughing because they saw it [age gap] too.” Gloria says, “Why do you care what they think?” Jay replies, “I don’t. I care what you think.” Gloria wholeheartedly replies, “I love you. You’re my Valentine.”In the 15th episode of Modern Family’s first season, Gloria calls Jay her Valentine. Jay wonders aloud if she will still love him when he is eighty, in a wheelchair, and on oxygen. Gloria snaps back with her classic sass, asking if he would leave her if she gained a hundred pounds, transforming their exchange into a cute couple moment.Jay hesitates before answering, “No!” Gloria, catching his hesitation, teases in return, “Why the pause?” Jay grins, “It’s not really fair. I have to get old, but you don’t have to get fat.” Gloria snaps back, “If I want to get fat, I will!” Jay laughs, “Alright, and if you do, I’ll still be right here. You’ll see.” Gloria insists, “Just watch me! I can get fat if I want.” Jay plants a peck on her cheek and promises, “And I’ll still be here.”When 73-year-old former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick made his relationship with 24-year-old former cheerleader and pageant contestant Jordon Hudson official, it drew a whole lot of criticism for their 49-year age difference, much like what Jay and Gloria faced in the TV show. They took it in stride. Jordon does too.Back in November 2024, Hudson said on Instagram: “Hopefully y’all’s burn wounds healed over... I know Bill & I are still applying bacitracin daily #IThinkISpeakForEveryoneWhenISayWeAreSoGladThisHappened6MonthsAgoInsteadOfNow.”Now, another couple is reportedly blossoming in the New England circle: Patriots legendary quarterback Tom Brady and Dancing with the Stars finalist Alix Earle. They, too, are drawing “age gap” backlash. Earle is 25, and Brady is 48. Their age gap is almost as large as Jay and Gloria’s, at 23 years. What are cybercitizens saying? Let’s find out.One X user sided with TB12 saying, “Tbf Brady is richer and better looking than most 25-30 year olds.” Another retorted, “He follow his mentor🙂oh Tommy that sweet😇🥰.” A user reiterated, “Tom still following that Belichick playbook.” A third user wrote, “The difference is Brady is still handsome.” A fourth user sided with the seven-time Super Bowl champion: “Big deal. Tom has a conversation with a 25 year old “influencer” and suddenly they are dating? Come on. Tom was just being polite.” A fifth user declared, “She looks 45.” Another expressed, "Studs have no boundaries." A third user bluntly commented, "Alix is at least 10 years older than Tom Brady." A fourth user speculated, "Tom Brady seems lost." A brutally honest user commented, "What money can get you."A user shared a blunt fact: “So? Leo DiCaprio breaks up with them when they reach 25.” A brutally honest user compared Alix Earle to Gisele Bundchen, saying, “And she’s still a downgrade from Gisele.” Another did too: “His ex wife just remarried, he needs the distraction.” A third user reiterated, “She’s no gisele bundchen. He fumbled.” A fourth user complimented Brady and taunted Belichick with one comment and even shared an image of Jordon with the college football coach: “Men who are rich and athletic are not seen as 48-year-olds by the people dating them. They usually look younger than their peers and are still taking care of themselves. But you can always tell when someone is 73 years old…” A fifth user commented, “The age gap is beyond gross.” Finally, a user expressed, “People will do anything to hate on love.” Also Read: “Beautiful for how they love”: Tom Brady's cryptic Instagram post reportedly after being spotted with Alix Earle