Social media influencer and Dancing With The Stars finalist Alix Earle has been spotted enjoying a night out in Miami, just as news broke of her split from NFL player Braxton Berrios. The pair have ended their two-year relationship, reportedly due to the strains of their demanding careers keeping them apart.
A Glitzy Night Out Amid Breakup News
Earle, 24, was photographed beaming at the celebrity hotspot NYLON House in Miami over the weekend. She stunned in a white mini dress, seemingly determined to enjoy herself despite the personal news. The split was confirmed on Saturday, though Earle has not yet commented publicly.
A source close to Earle told the Daily Mail this week: 'Alix has not been happy with the direction their relationship is going in. They spend a lot of time apart and just spent Thanksgiving apart.' The insider added that Earle is focused on her life in Los Angeles and preparing for the upcoming DWTS tour, while Berrios, 30, is committed to his football season in Texas.
The Challenges of a Long-Distance Romance
The couple had been openly navigating a long-distance relationship for some time. Earlier this year, Earle discussed the challenges on her blog. The geographical divide widened in March when Berrios, after two seasons with the Miami Dolphins, signed a one-year, $2 million deal with the Houston Texans.
His NFL schedule meant he could not attend any of Earle's live Dancing With The Stars performances, where she finished second with professional partner Val Chmerkovskiy. Despite the distance, they celebrated together in October when Earle threw Berrios a lavish surprise birthday party during the Texans' bye week, which he described glowingly on social media.
Moving Forward Separately
As Earle socialised in Miami, Berrios was preparing for a crucial Sunday night game for the Texans against the Kansas City Chiefs. His team is on a four-game winning streak, while the Chiefs are under pressure after a recent loss.
The pair began dating after Berrios split from model Sophia Culpo, Olivia Culpo's younger sister. Their relationship faced early speculation, which they denied, that they were involved before his previous relationship had ended.
For now, both stars are concentrating on their thriving careers, with the physical distance between them finally translating into a permanent split.
