Social media influencer Alix Earle has broken her silence on her recent breakup with NFL wide receiver Braxton Berrios, sharing a candid, emotional video on TikTok and Instagram Reels.
The 24-year-old spoke directly to her fans about the difficult decision, offering insight into why the couple, who recently marked their two-year anniversary, decided to part ways.
Speaking From the Heart
Earle admitted that she hadn’t felt the right moment to discuss the split publicly, but wanted to be honest with her followers.
“Part of me really wants to be focusing on myself right now, and I just feel like I can’t be what Braxton needs,” she said.
She explained that her intention was to support him fully, but the dynamic left her feeling guilty.
“I love Braxton, he’s my best friend, so it has been very difficult as we’re trying to just go forward with this,” she added, noting that they are now on “two different paths.”
Protecting Berrios From Online Backlash
Despite the pain, Earle was careful to defend her former boyfriend.
She stressed that she does not want fans to send him negativity or blame him for the split.
“I don’t want anyone to come for him or be mean to him, or say it’s because he couldn’t make it to Dancing With The Stars,” she said.
The influencer emphasized that their breakup was mutual and that Berrios “didn’t do anything wrong.”
Wrestling With Mixed Emotions
Earle’s video showed her grappling with her own feelings, questioning whether her emotions were valid.
“Part of me doesn’t know if… how I feel even makes sense.
I think I question myself a lot,” she admitted.
Ultimately, she decided to trust her instincts and follow her heart, acknowledging the inevitable ups and downs ahead.
Timing and Distance Added Challenges
Fans quickly pointed out that Berrios never attended any of Earle’s performances on Dancing With The Stars, where she finished as runner-up.
Earle’s partner on the show was Val Chmerkovskiy, and the season concluded with Robert Irwin and Witney Carson taking the top spot.
Berrios explained that the NFL schedule made attending her performances impossible.
“I would’ve been at every one if I could’ve, sadly I can’t travel like that in season,” he told fans.
He also noted that he was able to be there for a surprise 30th birthday party Earle threw for him in Los Angeles during a bye week.
Fans Engage Online
The public discussion of the breakup spilled into social media.
Berrios posted a gallery of gameday outfits on Instagram with the caption, “What did I miss?” Fans quickly commented, referencing his absence from Earle’s DWTS performances.
Berrios responded repeatedly, explaining the scheduling conflict while showing he supported her from afar through Instagram stories.
Earle also shared a lighthearted post of her own, showing herself out dancing with friends and captioning it, “Can’t a girl just go dancing,” signaling that she is focusing on self-care and moving forward.
Looking Ahead
The split comes as a bittersweet moment for both, marking the end of a relationship built over two years.
Earle’s candid video gives fans a glimpse into the challenges of balancing high-profile careers, personal ambitions, and love, while also highlighting the respect and care that remains between the two.
Both are now navigating life on separate paths, with Earle concentrating on personal growth and Berrios continuing his professional football career — a reminder that even amid heartbreak, mutual respect can prevail.
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