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- How Earle shared the breakup on social media
- Relationship timeline and the role of geography
- Dancing With The Stars, public scrutiny, and their private reality
- Family messages, fan reactions and social media fallout
- What both sides say about their current relationship
- Where things stand now with Berrios and the Texans
Alix Earle announced on social platforms that her romance with NFL wide receiver Braxton Berrios has ended, and she did so through an emotional video that left fans reacting across TikTok and Instagram.
How Earle shared the breakup on social media
In a tearful clip posted Dec. 13, Earle told followers the couple had decided to part ways. She described the decision as painful and candidly explained why the relationship faltered.
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She said the pair have been managing a long-distance situation for months, and that the separation had become increasingly hard on her. She acknowledged she needed space to work on herself and felt she could not give Berrios what he deserved.
Relationship timeline and the role of geography
- November 2023: The two began dating while Berrios was with the Miami Dolphins and Earle lived in Miami.
- March 2024: Berrios signed a one-year deal with the Houston Texans, relocating to Houston.
- Since June: They have been largely long-distance, which Earle said strained their connection.
The move from Miami to Houston and the demands of pro football were central to the distance that ultimately influenced their split.
Dancing With The Stars, public scrutiny, and their private reality
Earle rose in visibility this season as the runner-up on Dancing With The Stars. That spotlight led some fans to question Berrios’ level of support during the competition.
Earle pushed back on criticism. She explained Berrios’ NFL duties limited his travel, but he followed her season closely online and stayed in touch. She defended his efforts while making clear the physical distance remained a challenge.
Family messages, fan reactions and social media fallout
Responses poured in after Earle spoke openly. Her stepmother posted affectionately in the comments, saying both Earle and Berrios remain important to the family.
- Some followers speculated the couple were in different life stages — one focused on career growth, the other possibly eyeing marriage and kids.
- Others warned followers to stop attacking Berrios online and urged civility.
Berrios shared a photo to Instagram soon after the breakup news circulated, captioning it in a way fans read as cryptic. The post drew a mixture of jokes, supportive notes, and calls for calmer comment sections.
What both sides say about their current relationship
Despite the romantic split, Earle stressed there is still affection between them. She called Berrios a best friend and spoke about wanting the best for him.
Both appear intent on an amicable transition, with Earle emphasizing care and respect as they move forward.
Where things stand now with Berrios and the Texans
Berrios has not issued a long statement addressing the breakup directly. Professionally, he remains with the Houston Texans as the team competes on the field.
Fans continue to monitor both Earle’s and Berrios’ social feeds for any further updates, while conversations about distance, careers, and relationships play out in the comments.
