Influencer and “Dancing With the Stars” alum Alix Earle and NFL wide receiver Braxton Berrios have called it quits after more than two years together, sources confirmed to Page Six on Saturday. The breakup, described as mutual, was reportedly influenced by the challenges of a long-distance relationship.
A source explained, “It was distance induced,” noting that the pair struggled to maintain their bond amid busy schedules and travel commitments.
Earle, 24, has been seen enjoying time with friends in Miami, attending Art Basel events and a party at 1 Hotel South Beach, signaling a new chapter post-breakup. Meanwhile, 30-year-old Berrios continued his NFL season with the New York Jets.
Rumors of trouble first emerged after Berrios missed the DWTS Season 34 finale last month. Earle addressed his absence in a TikTok “Get Ready With Me” video, telling fans, “He couldn’t come bc of football :(.” The finale, filmed in Los Angeles on November 25, aired live and featured a pre-taped message from Berrios supporting his girlfriend.
“I’ve watched you pour everything into this since the moment it has started, and I think it shows,” he said in the clip. “Good luck. Have fun, babe.” Despite his encouragement, Earle and her professional dance partner Val Chmerkovskiy fell short of winning the Mirrorball Trophy, which went to Australian conservationist Robert Irwin and Witney Carson.
Earle and Berrios’ relationship first surfaced in May 2023, before going public in October with a sizzling Instagram post. In the image, a bikini-clad Earle embraced a shirtless Berrios at sunset, captioning the photo, “Hbd NFL man,” in celebration of his 28th birthday.
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