Alix Earle Admits She Drunkenly Texted Her Ex at 5 a.m. and They ‘Have Talked Since’

In a recent appearance on *The Drew Barrymore Show*, social media influencer Alix Earle opened up about a regrettable decision she made following her breakup with NFL player Braxton Berrios. During the programme, which aired on 4 April, Earle was there to promote her new skincare line, Reale Actives, but was drawn into a candid conversation about her personal life.

When asked by host Drew Barrymore about her most recent “bad idea,” Earle chuckled and recounted the story of a drunken text she sent to her ex-partner at an unreasonable hour. “Oh, my gosh. Probably texting my ex at, like, five in the morning after going out. Not the best idea,” she admitted, eliciting laughter from the studio audience.

Earle’s experience, while embarrassing, is relatable to many. She revealed that the error in judgement occurred after a night of drinking, assisted by her sister, who was present during the incident. “I was looking with one eye at the phone, and my sister’s like, ‘If you’re gonna send this, at least send it with it all spelled correctly,’” Earle recounted, her laughter punctuating the moment. She humorously added that she was multitasking, waiting for her mac and cheese to warm in the microwave whilst crafting the message.

The aftereffects of the late-night communication were less amusing. When Barrymore enquired about Earle’s feelings after sending the text, she candidly responded, “Oh, terrible.” Further questioning revealed that the message had not rekindled any dialogue between the two, as she confirmed, “We haven’t talked since.”

Although Earle did not specify which of her former partners she was addressing, it is known that she ended her relationship with Berrios, a wide receiver for the Houston Texans, in December 2025. Their relationship had lasted for nearly two years, making the split particularly noteworthy. Shortly after their separation, Earle was spotted with another sports icon, retired New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, during a holiday in St. Barths.

The dynamic between Earle and Brady garnered significant media attention, especially when the two were seen together again over Super Bowl weekend. Videos circulating on social media showcased them enjoying each other’s company, further fueling speculation regarding the nature of their relationship. While representatives for both have yet to comment officially, a source indicated to *PEOPLE* in early February that the pair had been “hooking up.”

In the wake of her breakup, Earle has been open with her followers about her emotional experience. Recently, she revealed her feelings after encountering Berrios in person for the first time since their split during a music festival in Aspen, Colorado. “It was honestly just really hard for me — really weird, really hard,” she confessed in a TikTok post, reflecting on the uncomfortable nature of the reunion.

Earle continued to share that she and Berrios were in the same vicinity at multiple events, but they refrained from interacting. “I was really emotional the first night,” she noted. “We were in the same place, but we didn’t say hi to each other, just ’cause I don’t want to, like, go up and annoy him.” She later mentioned that they had a brief conversation at a second event, but the emotional toll of the encounter was evident. “It’s weird when you go from someone being like your best friend to being a stranger in the corner of the room,” she candidly expressed.

Earle’s journey through heartbreak, juxtaposed with her burgeoning career in the influencer sphere, serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities involved in modern relationships. While she shares moments of vulnerability, Earle’s resilience is apparent as she navigates both her personal and professional life. As she continues to open up to her followers, there is an expectation that both her skincare line and her personal narrative will evolve alongside her experiences in love and loss.