July 31, 2019 at 09:21PM
Camille Kostek and Rob Gronkowski's love story didn't blossom on the football field.
As the former Patriots cheerleader recently disclosed to Fox News, romantic relations between the dancers and players are "completely frowned upon."
"When you make the team, you're completely two separate entities. Although you're a Patriots cheerleader, you are not one team. As cheerleaders, we would be removed, cut for the team. It's not allowed," Kostek said.
Kostek, who shifted focus from cheering to modeling in 2015, said she and Gronkowski initially "got in touch" after she left the squad.
"I always knew who he was before I was even a cheerleader. I knew who he was on the roster. I just never paid any mind. Once I resigned is when we finally met," the 27-year-old said.
First linked to Gronkowski in 2015, Kostek also dealt with rumors over the nature of their relationship.
"It was hard at first when people would send articles with my name on it. It's an overwhelming feeling to read something that you have no control over," Kostek said, adding, "like most things, you get strong when you had to deal with situations like that."
Kostek's career is on the rise as she was named the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover girl in May. The stunner said she and Gronkowski, 30, are excited about the future as the newly retired tight end adjusts to life beyond football.
"As of right now, Rob has retired. But he's got a mind of his own and a life of his own. So if he wanted to go back, I would support him. But now, I support him taking a break and doing what's best for his body," she said.
Gronkowski announced his retirement in March after nine NFL seasons.
Camille Kostek and Rob Gronkowski's love story didn't blossom on the football field.
As the former Patriots cheerleader recently disclosed to Fox News, romantic relations between the dancers and players are "completely frowned upon."
"When you make the team, you're completely two separate entities. Although you're a Patriots cheerleader, you are not one team. As cheerleaders, we would be removed, cut for the team. It's not allowed," Kostek said.
Kostek, who shifted focus from cheering to modeling in 2015, said she and Gronkowski initially "got in touch" after she left the squad.
"I always knew who he was before I was even a cheerleader. I knew who he was on the roster. I just never paid any mind. Once I resigned is when we finally met," the 27-year-old said.
First linked to Gronkowski in 2015, Kostek also dealt with rumors over the nature of their relationship.
"It was hard at first when people would send articles with my name on it. It's an overwhelming feeling to read something that you have no control over," Kostek said, adding, "like most things, you get strong when you had to deal with situations like that."
Kostek's career is on the rise as she was named the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover girl in May. The stunner said she and Gronkowski, 30, are excited about the future as the newly retired tight end adjusts to life beyond football.
"As of right now, Rob has retired. But he's got a mind of his own and a life of his own. So if he wanted to go back, I would support him. But now, I support him taking a break and doing what's best for his body," she said.
Gronkowski announced his retirement in March after nine NFL seasons.