With a high-profile divorce marring both of their images, Reese Witherspoon and future Hall of Famer Tom Brady got the rumor mills churning with speculations of a link-up. In April, however, they officially debunked those rumors. Between the unretirement jokes and shooting Legally Blonde 3, a recent occurrence has fueled the whisper circles about them once again. Not long ago, Reese Witherspoon demonstrated her quick wit and sense of humor as she shot down Tom Brady’s bitter rival with a smart clapback.

The response left many people scratching their heads about the extent of her influence in the world of sports and entertainment. Could this witty exchange be a glimpse into Reese Witherspoon’s future involvement in the sports world, or is it merely a playful moment in the spotlight?

Reese Witherspoon’s unexpected ManningCast call: Is she joining the dream team?

In a video released on Tuesday, Peyton and Eli Manning appeared to be scouting for a new co-host to join them on ManningCast. The video featured the Manning brothers auditioning various celebrities like Jared Goff, Kirk Cousins, Mike Tyson, and even Pat McAffee. They talked about looking for the ‘third Manning brother’ who completes the legendary trio. Tom Brady and Reese Witherspoon both had cameos in the rib-tickling commercial released by Omaha Productions. Well, Reese’s cameo was more of a virtual one. Talking to Witherspoon on a video call, Peyton said “We’re honored that you’d even considered auditioning for ManningCast,” to which came Witherspoon’s sassy comeback “Manning-what? Oh no, I was calling to bundle my home and auto… Aren’t you the insurance guy”

It looks like the Manning duo held no barriers and took it upon themselves to score the comedy touchdown. The elder Manning even addressed his rivalry with Tom Brady by hilariously keeping him in the waiting room and shutting the lights on him. Tom Brady then teased about coming back to the gridiron.

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 From Mike Tyson saying that the only reason he auditioned was that the brothers had very punchable faces and Cousins’ war-cry ‘You like that’ to comments on their clothing, the commercial had viewers in stitches. 

The Brady-Witherspoon connection: What lies ahead after the buzz?

While the hunt for the elusive third Manning sibling didn’t quite pan out, the brothers threw down their entire season lineup, featuring a whopping nine regular games and one epic special showdown. With the Manning brothers at the helm, this season promises to be a football extravaganza that will captivate audiences far and wide, all while keeping the hope of that elusive third Manning sibling alive.

As for the rumored couple, Witherspoon seems to have moved on from her marriage stating that she feels more in control of her narrative now, on the work front the Legally Blonde alum is currently producing and starring on The Morning Show alongside Steve Carell and Jennifer Aniston. Brady, meanwhile, just confirmed his debut as an NFL analyst on Fox Sports after infamously retiring from the NFL earlier this year. While nothing certain can be said about them, Brady loves teasing about suiting up one more time. Could there be a twist in the tale for these two stars, or is this a potential ‘Hail Mary’ moment in their respective stories?

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