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Alix Earle Runs Into Ex-NFL Boyfriend Braxton Berrios in Awkward Encounter
The influencer and model opened up about the uncomfortable reunion after their recent breakup.
Published on Feb. 27, 2026
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Alix Earle, an influencer and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model, recently opened up about an awkward encounter with her ex-boyfriend, NFL return specialist Braxton Berrios, while in Aspen, Colorado. The two had broken up in December after dating for around two years, and this was their first in-person interaction since the split. Earle described the experience as "really weird" and "really hard," with the former couple avoiding direct conversation despite being in close proximity.
Why it matters
Earle and Berrios' breakup had already drawn public attention, with Earle citing long-distance challenges as a key factor. Their recent encounter highlights the difficulty of navigating post-relationship interactions, especially for public figures whose personal lives are often scrutinized.
The details
According to Earle's TikTok video, the first night of the Palm Tree Music Festival weekend came and went without any direct interaction between the former couple. Although they were in the same place, they did not say hello to each other, with Earle not wanting to "annoy him." The following night, they briefly acknowledged each other, but the exchange was short and emotionally loaded. Earle described the situation as "weird" and "terrible," going from being "best friends to being strangers in the corner of the room."
- Earle and Berrios broke up in December 2025.
- The awkward encounter happened in Aspen, Colorado, during the Palm Tree Music Festival weekend in early 2026.
The players
Alix Earle
An influencer and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model who previously dated NFL player Braxton Berrios.
Braxton Berrios
An NFL return specialist who previously dated Alix Earle.
What they’re saying
“I did see my ex this weekend for the first time since October. It was really weird and really hard.”
— Alix Earle (TikTok)
“We were like in the same place but we didn't say hi to each other. I didn't want to annoy him.”
— Alix Earle (TikTok)
“We briefly said hi to each other. It's weird when you go from someone being like your best friend to being a stranger in the corner of the room. So that was tough, and by tough I mean terrible.”
— Alix Earle (TikTok)
The takeaway
Earle and Berrios' encounter highlights the challenges of navigating post-breakup interactions, especially for public figures whose personal lives are closely followed. The situation underscores the emotional complexity of transitioning from being in a close relationship to becoming strangers, and the discomfort that can arise in such situations.
