Alix Earle’s Breakup With Braxton Berrios Was Not Mutual, Sources Claim

Influencer Alix Earle has spoken publicly about her recent breakup with NFL wide receiver Braxton Berrios, but new reports suggest the split may have been more one-sided than initially believed. According to sources familiar with the situation, the decision to end the relationship came as a surprise to Berrios, despite Earle framing the breakup as a matter of timing and personal growth.

The former couple dated for nearly two years and were often viewed as a high-profile pairing across social media and sports circles.

Insider Claims Breakup “Blindsided” Berrios

Sources cited by the Daily Mail claim that Berrios did not expect the relationship to end and was “initially blindsided” by Earle’s decision. One insider alleged that the NFL player did not initiate the breakup and still had strong feelings at the time it occurred.

According to that source, Berrios was open to addressing challenges within the relationship. However, individuals close to Earle reportedly viewed the situation very differently.

Relationship Described as “Firmly Over”

A separate source close to Earle’s family stated that reconciliation is unlikely. That insider claimed the relationship had reached a breaking point and that Earle had grown increasingly unhappy as her career accelerated.

“They spent a lot of time apart and weren’t together over Thanksgiving,” the source alleged, pointing to growing emotional and logistical distance between the two.

The insider emphasized that Earle’s decision was not impulsive, but rather the result of ongoing strain caused by conflicting schedules and long periods of separation.

Earle Addresses Split Publicly

Earle, 24, addressed the breakup directly in an emotional social media video shared on Saturday. Speaking to her followers, she explained that she and Berrios were on “two different paths” and that her priorities had shifted toward personal growth and career commitments.

She said she struggled to be the partner Berrios deserved while managing constant travel and professional obligations. Despite the split, Earle stressed that the decision was difficult and that she continues to care deeply for him.

Long-Distance Challenges Played a Role

Much of the reported tension stemmed from long distance. Earlier this year, Earle temporarily stayed at Berrios’ Miami home while preparing for a demanding period that included her appearance on “Dancing with the Stars.”

At the same time, Berrios’ football career required him to relocate to Texas, further limiting their ability to spend time together. Fans noted his absence from the DWTS ballroom, prompting speculation about the couple’s status at the time.

Earle previously defended Berrios, explaining that his professional commitments prevented him from attending the show. A source later said the couple remained in close contact during that period but struggled with the emotional toll of being apart.

No Reconciliation Expected

While speculation continues online, sources close to Earle suggest the relationship has reached a definitive end. At present, there are reportedly no plans for the two to reunite.

As both move forward with demanding careers in different industries, insiders say the breakup reflects diverging priorities rather than a lack of care. Neither Earle nor Berrios has commented further beyond Earle’s public statement.