Alix Earle has opened up in detail about her most recent reunion with ex-boyfriend Braxton Berrios, offering fans a candid look at how she’s processing life after their December split. In true Alix fashion, she turned to TikTok (Feb. 25) to break down the interaction. 

The influencer turned A-lister said she ran into Berrios at the Palm Tree Festival in Aspen, Colorado, over the weekend and called the encounter "really hard." She said that the first night they were in the same venue but didn’t speak. However, they "briefly said hi" the following evening, but even that short exchange brought up a flood of feelings after two years together.

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Earle, 25, explained how disorienting it was to see someone who had been "your best friend" reduced to "a stranger in the corner of the room."

She’s been upfront about the reasons behind their breakup, claiming that long-distance was hard on them. At the time, they've been mostly apart since June and she also wanted to focus on herself. 

"I just feel like I can’t be what Braxton needs," she told followers, adding that guilt over not being able to provide constant support played into the split. Still, she emphasized the separation was amicable and asked fans to be respectful toward Berrios.

The reunion prompted an immediate outpouring from her followers, many of whom said they felt the pain alongside her. Viewers praised her vulnerability, with several noting that her honesty about the raw aftermath of a relationship helped them cope with their own breakups.

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"Alix you’re so strong. i’m so glad you’re open about your past relationship online because it’s the reality of all break ups and makes me feel sm better abt mine," wrote a fan on TikTok. "You’re so real!!! best friends to a stranger in a corner is TOUGH🥺 sending you love alix🤍," added another. 

That reaction highlights how Earle’s public sharing of private emotions has forged a deeper bond with her fandom, who rely on her content not just for entertainment but for relatability.

To manage the emotional fallout, Earle said she’s leaned heavily on routines and close relationships. She’s been spending time with friends and family and has become "obsessed" with working out, crediting exercise with giving her a sense of control and helping her mental health.

The focus on movement has been especially important since her high-profile run on Dancing With the Stars last fall, where she finished second. She said the discipline and endorphins from physical activity have been stabilizing during a turbulent time.

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Online, the split has also sparked speculation and gossip, including mentions of Tom Brady. Although, there’s no verified evidence linking outside drama to their decision to part ways. Both Earle and Berrios have portrayed the breakup as a mutual choice rooted in logistics and personal priorities rather than scandal.

As she continues to share pieces of her healing process, Earle appears determined to be transparent with followers while protecting boundaries. The emotional reunion underscored that endings can still sting, even when both people are on good terms. How do you feel about this reunion between the two? Let us know your Fan of View below or by sending us a message on social media @fandomdaily_.