As Jeff Ross Explains Why Tom Brady’s Roast Took A While To Come Together, He Weighed In On Why The Ex-QB ‘Should Get A Nobel Prize’ For Doing It

In 2024, Netflix organized a live comedy roast for Tom Brady on their streaming platform. The event was hosted by comedians Jeff Ross and Kevin Hart, featuring a riotous evening of side-splitting jokes. Ranging from jibes about Brady’s divorce to Will Ferrell appearing as ‘Anchorman’s’ Tom Burgundy, the special night was filled with laughter.

Ross elaborated on the delay in producing this Netflix special and why he believed Brady deserved a Nobel Prize for participating in it.

On “The Howard Stern Show” (as reported by Sports Illustrated), Jeff Ross shared that the idea for the Netflix special “The Roast of Tom Brady” originated when Ross discovered that Brady was following his Instagram account. They subsequently connected, and Ross suggested to Brady that he should arrange a roast. Impressed, Brady agreed, which prompted their respective agents to discuss the proposal further. The details then fell into place.

In 2021, Tom Brady and Jeff Ross started bantering on Instagram about a potential roast, but the actual Netflix event didn’t occur until three years later. Here’s what Jeff Ross shared about why it took so long for us to see the live show:

“I was beyond thrilled when Tom agreed to be roasted on Netflix, but there were a few factors that contributed to the wait. It wasn’t just about scheduling conflicts or preparation time; it was also about making sure the event would live up to both our expectations and the audience’s. We wanted to ensure we delivered a hilarious and memorable experience, so it took longer than anticipated, but I promise you, it will be worth the wait!

I used the word “shock” because it felt like a slow, steady drip, drip, drip of events unfolding. It seemed to take forever because he agreed, then he retired. But just as we were thinking we could move on, he unretired. We had to be patient and wait until he finished playing his part. Then came the news of his divorce, so we decided to hold off a bit longer. Next, Netflix announced their festival was scheduled for May, so we agreed to wait for that too. To make things even more exciting, they wanted it to be live. By the time I suggested the idea of going live, he had already made commitments.

It’s clear that deciding when to make the roast just right can be tricky. The plans of Tom Brady to leave the NFL were quite uncertain. Initially, he declared his retirement in February 2022, wrapping up 22 seasons. However, he reversed this decision a month later and rejoined the Buccaneers for the 2022 season. Later on, in February 2023, Brady confirmed his retirement again, stressing that it was permanent, and now he’s working as a main color commentator at Fox Sports.

Amidst a flurry of changes, a Californian resident initiated divorce proceedings from model Gisele Bündchen in October 2022, marking the end of their 13-year union. Given these significant life shifts, it’s only fair to allow some time for reflection before the spotlight of celebrity commentary shines too brightly.

Exhibiting immense resilience, one must endure pointed remarks while under the spotlight, broadcast live to millions. Jeff Ross and I concur that the former quarterback truly earned the highest accolade for his ability to withstand such scrutiny.

* Never before has there been a live roasting event.
* Therefore, it’s justified that he receives the Nobel Peace Prize for agreeing to participate in this.
* He endured the criticism, allowing us all to momentarily escape our concerns for a span of three hours.

In the heat of football games, Tom Brady is accustomed to enduring numerous hits. However, he was prepared to face more blows, this time in the realm of entertainment on Netflix. This act, undeniably, calls for a standing ovation. To add to his impressive resume, the University of Michigan graduate made history on Netflix by hosting the first live roast on their streaming platform. It’s also worth mentioning that “The Roast of Tom Brady” garnered 2 million views upon its premiere, catching the attention of Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos who recognized the power of people synchronously watching a special.

In “The Roast of Tom Brady,” numerous jokes were undeniably funny, but it’s also clear that a good number of them were quite blunt, touching on subjects like his divorce, physical appearance, and reconsidered retirement. When asked by Jeff Ross about the motivation behind participating in the roast, here is the explanation Tom Brady disclosed during his interview with Howard Stern:

Just prior, I asked Tom, ‘What’s your reason for this?’ To which he replied, ‘I find this type of humor appealing. I think people are overly sensitive these days.’

It’s understandable that Tom Brady would find Jeff Ross’s Instagram, filled with comedic content, appealing, given his status as the Roastmaster General. Many celebrities seem drawn to him for the same reason. Clearly, Brady is comfortable enough to see the humor in himself.

In reality, Jeff Ross made a joke about Tom Brady’s comedy material serving as a way to unwind after winning games. Fun fact, the day he took on the Chiefs in Super Bowl LV was when he posted on Instagram. So, football players, follow Brady’s lead and watch a comedy show before playing a crucial game!

Tom Brady’s Netflix roast, which was put together following numerous life changes, might have taken some time to develop, but in my opinion, it’s more fitting to call it a “Nobel Prize”-worthy achievement. Despite the challenges he faced, Brady handled the situation with humor, grace, and a broad smile.

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2025-07-01 06:38