Social media influencer Alix Earle and her partner, NFL wide receiver Braxton Berrios, have reportedly ended their relationship after two years together.
Mutual Decision Follows Anniversary
According to a report from US Weekly, the couple mutually agreed to separate just weeks after they celebrated their two-year anniversary. A source close to the pair indicated that the challenges of maintaining a long-distance connection played a significant role in their decision.
"The majority of their relationship was long-distance and it was hard for them to navigate," the insider revealed, highlighting the strain that geographical separation placed on the romance.
Timing Coincides with DWTS Success
The news of their breakup comes less than a fortnight after Earle achieved a major career milestone. The TikTok star finished in second place during the latest season of the hit competition show Dancing With The Stars.
While Earle was captivating audiences on the dance floor, Berrios was in the midst of his season with the Miami Dolphins. The conflicting schedules and physical distance between their respective professional commitments are understood to have been persistent hurdles.
What Comes Next for the Pair?
With the split now public, both individuals are expected to focus on their burgeoning careers. Earle, one of the platform's most-followed creators, will likely continue to expand her influence and media presence.
Meanwhile, Berrios will be concentrating on his professional future in the National Football League. The couple, who had been a fixture on each other's social media feeds, have not yet made public statements regarding the separation.
Fans of the pair have expressed surprise and disappointment at the news, having followed their relationship closely online since it began two years ago.
