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The 25-year-old influencer addressed her rumored relationship with Tom Brady on her new Netflix reality series, Earle Meets World. Johnson then asked if the relationship was confirmed.
“I don’t know what’s going on,” Earle responded. “No, I’m just having fun,” said Earle, coyly. “I know, a lot has changed since last time.”
Alix Earle has finally offered her first public glimpse into the romance that had kept fans guessing for months. Rather than making a formal announcement, Earle kept things playful and vague, giving viewers just enough to understand that the two had grown closer. The moment came during the second episode of Earle Meets World, when Earle was rehearsing with her Dancing with the Stars partner Val Chmerkovskiy. His wife, Jenna Johnson, entered the studio and quickly picked up on the subject that had been following Earle in the headlines. When Johnson asked what was going on, Earle did not exactly confirm a relationship. Instead, she gave a coy response that suggested she was enjoying the new chapter of her life. “I’m having fun. Earle shrugged and again avoided putting a label on it.
Because earle had recently ended her two-year relationship with Berrios, the timing also drew attention. Because she had spent much of her adult life in relationships, in a January TikTok, she admitted that being without a partner felt unfamiliar. The speculation intensified after PEOPLE reported in February that a source described the pair as “hooking up.
“Love that for you,” Johnson replied. “I’m good,” replied Earle. Johnson then joked about Brady entering the picture, saying, “Then you were like, ‘Tom, come over, cutie,’ ” while pretending to make a phone call. I was, like, a boyfriend hopper,” she said at the time.
Johnson responded warmly before bringing up Earle’s previous relationship with NFL player Braxton Berrios. “How are you doing after, like, Braxton? The exchange gave viewers their clearest look yet at Earle’s side of the story, even though neither she nor Brady has publicly defined the relationship. Rumors surrounding Earle and Brady began after they were seen together around New Year’s Eve in St. Barths. The pair later crossed paths again during Super Bowl weekend, when social media footage showed them talking and dancing at a party. Representatives for both Earle and Brady have not commented on the report. Their breakup came after a difficult period of long-distance dating, with Berrios focused on his NFL career and Earle working on Dancing with the Stars. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines Earle later spoke openly about how difficult the transition was for her. “I think I’ve just always had boyfriends. “This year, I’m gonna be dedicated to being OK with being alone. But I don’t know why I can’t do it. This is like growth or something, but I’m sad. Earle also acknowledged that loneliness did not necessarily mean she was truly alone. “I feel like it just makes life feel so lonely, but it’s not, and I’m not lonely. Now, with Earle Meets World giving audiences a closer look at her personal life, the Tom Brady chapter has moved from speculation into something she is willing to discuss, even if she is still keeping the details to herself. Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.