Alix Earle responds to breakup rumours with Braxton Berrios amid NFL star's DWTS absence

Earle and pro-partner Val Chmerkovskiy and finished in second place on the show behind Robert Irwin and Witney Carson

Alix Earle has spoken out amid a fan's speculation that she and NFL star Braxton Berrios are no longer dating.

The influencer replied to a fan's concerned comment, confirming that their relationnship, which started in 2023, is still going strong.

In a video posted on TikTo, Earle reflected on her experience competing on season 34 of Dancing With the Stars alongside pro partner Val Chmerkovskiy and finishing in second place behind Robert Irwin and Witney Carson. 

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Sorry for the long rant ,, but love u guys 💕💕💕💕

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In response, a fan comented “Ugh I hope u and Braxton are still together,” to which Earle replied, “He couldn’t come bc of football.”

Berrios was indeed busy due to the Houston Texans' schedule however, the wide receiver supported his girlfriend from afar throughout the competition. He even sent an encouraging pre-recorded message  played during the season finale

“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.”

Speaking to E! News about her experience on the show alongside Chmerkovskiy, Earle said  that “being able to dance every day has been so amazing, so fulfilling and therapeutic", and that "it was the best night ever, and it couldn’t have gone any better.”