Alix Earle has put an end to speculation about her relationship with NFL star Braxton Berrios after fans noticed he was absent from the Dancing With the Stars Season 34 finale.
Over the weekend, the influencer posted a “Get Ready With Me” TikTok, giving followers a behind-the-scenes recap of the show’s final episode. When one fan commented, “Ugh I hope u and Braxton are still together,” the 24-year-old quickly clarified, writing, “He couldn’t come bc of football :(.”
Berrios, who plays wide receiver for the Houston Texans, had a packed schedule with a home game against the Buffalo Bills on November 20 followed by an away game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday — the same weekend DWTS filmed its three-hour live finale in Los Angeles on November 25.
Even though he couldn’t be there in person, Berrios still appeared during the broadcast, sending his girlfriend a heartfelt message of support. “I’ve watched you pour everything into this since the moment it started, and I think it shows,” he said in the pre-recorded clip. “Good luck. Have fun, babe.”
Earle ultimately finished the season as runner-up, losing the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy to Robert Irwin and his partner, Witney Carson. Still, the TikTok star said the experience — and her partnership with Val Chmerkovskiy — was more meaningful than a win.
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“Being able to dance every day has been so amazing, so fulfilling and therapeutic,” she told E! News, adding that Chmerkovskiy had become a “best friend” who “uplifts and supports” her.
Earle and Berrios first sparked romance rumors in May 2023, several months after his split from Sophia Culpo. They confirmed their relationship that October with a beachside Instagram post celebrating the NFL player’s 28th birthday — a sun-soaked, PDA-filled photo that left little doubt about their status.
