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Television viewers watching CBS’s NFL coverage this past weekend had more to say than usual about the game itself: many are openly speculating about Tony Romo‘s changed appearance.
During the broadcast of the Baltimore Ravens‘ matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium, social media lit up with fans claiming Romo looked “unrecognizable.”
Some noted an unusually deep tan, while others insisted he looked like “a completely different person.”
Romo, 45, has been a fixture in the CBS booth since retiring from the NFL in 2017.
On the night in question, he shared pregame commentary with lead announcer Jim Nantz, a partnership he once described as being “like family.”
Yet what drew far more attention than their rapport was Romo‘s physical presence: “Wow, didn’t even recognize him,” wrote one viewer. “What did they do to my sweet prince,” wrote another.
Some fans posited he’d been “on holiday” too long or was simply relaxing too much in retirement.
One commenter quipped, “He’s retired and chillin’. A lot of idle time can do that to a 45-year-old man with money.”
To many, this wasn’t merely a matter of styling, lighting, or image filters. The buzz online suggested genuine concern among longtime followers who had grown accustomed to seeing Romo in a certain light, literally and figuratively.
Romo’s polarizing commentary style
Romo’s transition from star quarterback to high-profile broadcaster has always come with scrutiny, not just for his calls, but for how he presents himself.
Critics of Romo’s commentary style have long existed. His penchant for spontaneous, sometimes meandering analysis is polarizing.
In a 2019 Washington Post interview, he said, “There’s no plan of doing it at all. Sometimes you just get passionate and you get excited and in the moment … you start … just really talking out loud what’s going through your brain.”
That unfiltered energy is intentional, but this latest reaction suggests that even seasoned broadcasters aren’t immune to style critiques that border on appearance.
It is worth noting that Romo isn’t the first figure in sports media to face scrutiny over appearance changes.
Actors, announcers, and journalists often encounter public speculation when their look shifts. But given Romo’s prominence and the devoted interest of NFL audiences, the response feels amplified.
What remains unclear is how Romo or CBS will respond, whether the commentary team will address it, whether lighting or makeup adjustments will be made, or whether this becomes a talking point in future broadcasts.
What is certain is that for many fans, the man behind the voice looks different, and they want to know why.
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