Braxton Berrios found himself on the defensive recently, as fans of Alix Earle took issue with a social media post that many interpreted as a jab at their recent split. The NFL receiver, who plays for the Houston Texans, returned to Instagram to share his thoughts with followers, marking his first post since rumors of the breakup surfaced.
In the post, Berrios captioned a series of solo and team photos with “What did I miss?” This seemingly innocuous question quickly drew the ire of Earle’s fanbase, leading to accusations that Berrios was throwing shade at the influencer.
One commenter directly referenced Earle’s participation in “Dancing With the Stars,” where she and partner Val Chmerkovskiy finished as runners-up, saying, “Every single performance of Alix’s.” The backlash prompted Berrios to respond, offering an explanation for his absence from her performances, stating, “Sadly I wasn’t able to travel like that in-season.”
The interaction continued to escalate, with one user sarcastically quipping that his post gave off an “I’m single” vibe, while another questioned the lack of strategic communication from his public relations team, suggesting the caption was poorly chosen in light of the recent breakup.
Berrios firmly attempted to clarify his intentions, stating that the caption was not meant to be interpreted as “shady.” To clear the air, he pinned a comment indicating the caption referenced a Drake song of the same name, released earlier this year as part of the promotional push for Drake’s upcoming album.
The split between Berrios, 30, and Earle, 24, occurred after two years of dating, with sources revealing that the couple’s relationship was strained by distance. Earle reportedly desires to spend more time in Los Angeles, while Berrios remains based in Florida. A source confirmed that the decision to part ways was mutual and largely influenced by their differing priorities and locations.
Previously, fans had speculated about trouble in paradise when Berrios did not attend any of Earle’s performances on “Dancing With the Stars,” though Earle had previously asserted that his absence was due to his football commitments. The complexity of their relationship dynamics has now unfolded publicly, leading to this wave of commentary and speculation from followers on social media.
