Alix Earle Sets the Record Straight on Her Relationship with NFL Player Braxton Berrios
- Jul 31
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31 July 2025
Alix Earle, the 24‑year‑old TikTok sensation and host of the “Hot Mess” podcast, firmly denied rumors about her and boyfriend Braxton Berrios breaking up during a new episode aired on July 30, 2025. Addressing speculation head‑on, she explained that the long‑distance setup necessitated by Berrios signing a one‑year deal with the Houston Texans while she remained in Miami has sparked confusion among followers who misinterpret their separate social calendars as a sign of trouble.
Earle emphasized that she and Berrios enjoy mutual trust and independence in their relationship, and clarified that nights out alone often trigger online gossip about a breakup that simply isn’t real. She reminded critics that trusting one another to maintain individuality isn’t only healthy it’s essential.
Earle’s podcast appearance comes months after she dispelled breakup speculation humorously via TikTok during a girls’ trip in Spain: walking a beach in a shirt emblazoned with “I love my boyfriend” while an overlay text read “Ain’t nobody pulling me for a chat on this girls trip.” That video quickly circulated online and helped reinforce the couple’s commitment even amid headlines claiming otherwise.
In her podcast, Earle offered perspective on what she sees as a broader issue: public inability to accept personal freedom in relationships. “When we go out without each other everyone’s like, ‘You two are broken up,’ ” she explained, questioning whether viewers truly understand trust. She painted a picture of balance with Berrios attending his own events boys’ nights, golf days and neither side policing the other’s social life. “It’s not a crazy concept to us,” she said, hypothetically imagining a partner who would forbid independence as incompatible.
The couple first went public in November 2023 after months of coy hints and speculation, and in early 2025 they moved in together in Miami. Although Berrios is now playing for the Texans, Earle visits Houston often, scouting date spots, restaurants, and coffee shops as they build a life across two cities. Their relationship is defined not by labels or timeline pressures she explicitly denied engagement rumors earlier this year and they remain focused on personal growth and career trajectories. “It’s going great,” she said, noting there is no immediate plan to settle down or start a family.
Earle also addressed past drama tied to Berrios’s ex‑girlfriend Sophia Culpo a controversy that swirled during early days of the relationship. She acknowledged the emotional toll of being cast as a “homewrecker” in the public eye, especially given her family history which she has discussed in previous interviews. While the tension has cooled over time, Earle has reframed that period as painful but ultimately clarifying. She confronted the misunderstanding head‑on and emerged with greater emotional resilience.
Her handling of both the breakup rumors and past controversies highlights her growing maturity as both a social personality and a public figure. With millions of followers known for the so‑called “Alix Earle effect,” where products she mentions quickly sell out she has increasingly used her platform to model empowerment, authenticity, and boundaries.
Listeners and fans responded positively to her podcast remarks. Supportive comments flowed in calling her strength inspiring and admiring the couple’s transparency. Many echoed her argument that social media users often misinterpret space for signals of disconnection.
As Earle continues to build her brand she will soon appear on Dancing with the Stars Season 34 and recently joined the TIME100 Creators list her moments of candid reflection offer much‑needed nuance to conversations about influencer relationships and online scrutiny. Her message is clear: managing a high‑profile romance in the public eye requires intentionality, mutual respect, and the freedom to live individually while loving together.
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