Alix Earle‘s ex, Braxton Berrios, returned to the grid with a caption that sparked debate. The Houston Texans wide receiver posted game-day photos on his Instagram with the caption line, “What did I miss?” The timing followed the split between Earle and Berrios, so fans read subtext.
Still, the social media personality’s former boyfriend and professional footballer moved to clarify in the comments. He answered followers directly and hinted that the caption wasn’t about his ex. Consequently, he tried to cool the temperature without pulling the post down.
Alix Earle’s ex Braxton Berrios updates post with caption ‘What did I miss?’
Braxton Berrios kept the caption intact. However, the replies quickly filled with breakup chatter and shade claims. One commenter asked, “Is this shady Braxton I hope not.” The footballer responded, “was absolutely not supposed to be.” That exchange set the tone. Soon after, he pinned a fan’s explanation that read, “People don’t get your caption referring to the Drake song,” pointing to the same-titled track. Then, the pin disappeared, but the message had landed.
Because supporters also questioned Barrios’ absence from “Dancing with the Stars” tapings, he addressed that, too. In another reply on Braxton Berrios Instagram, he wrote, “I would’ve been at every one if I could’ve, sadly I can’t travel like that in season.” The follow-up addressed a recurring criticism and acknowledged his in-season travel limits.
For quick context, Alix Earle is a 24-year-old TikToker who finished runner-up on Dancing with the Stars. She met the 30-year-old NFL wide receiver Braxton Berrios at a party in February 2023 and went public about their relationship at the 2023 ESPYs. They dated for over 2 years and recently split, a split multiple outlets described as mutual.
Afterwards, as cited in PEOPLE, Earle posted that she’s “really going through it” and later called the DWTS season “emotional,” while keeping details private.
In short, Alix Earle, ex-Braxton Berrios, tried to redirect the narrative in-app. He left the caption, offered clarifications, and referenced a rap lyric, not a relationship. And although speculation continues, his comments say it plainly: “absolutely not” shade and work-season boundaries, with the post standing as is.
Originally reported by Santanu Das on Reality Tea.
