The drama between social media influencer Sophia Culpo, NFL player Braxton Berrios, and TikTok sensation Alix Earle continues to brew with the release of Culpo's recent TikTok, seemingly taking aim at her ex-boyfriend Berrios, who is now dating Earle. This trend of public scrutiny and relationship entanglements seems far from over.
Culpo, 28, posted her TikTok on December 14, which cleverly stitched together clips highlighting her previous romance with Berrios, insinuatively drawing parallels to the high-profile relationship dynamics of social media. A narratively placed TikTok user laid out the comparison: "If you guys recall, Braxton was technically Sophia Culpo's Zach Bryan," signaling echoes of relationships past but without explicit details for viewers.
The TikTok also included Culpo standing confidently with wine, lifting her sunglasses in what appeared to be another subtle shade at Berrios and Earle. Although Culpo’s intention remains somewhat cryptic, the timing is notable as her ex quickly transitioned to another relationship following their breakup.
During their two-year relationship, which ended back in March 2023, Berrios was accused of engaging with Earle shortly after their split. After their breakup announcement, rumors about infidelity between Culpo and Berrios ignited as Earle became part of the narrative. Culpo’s TikTok and various statements indicate she was hurt, but she confirmed the timing of their relationship ending as reported by PEOPLE.
Meanwhile, Berrios, now 29, is recovering from a season-ending ACL tear sustained on October 20. Earle, 23, shared updates on their relationship via Instagram, stating, "Here's to a successful surgery and now onto recovery,” as she affirmed her support post-surgery. Her heartfelt engagement on social media has not gone unnoticed, as she continues to stand by Berrios during this challenging time.
Earle made her red carpet debut with Berrios at the ESPYs, marking another social milestone after they went public with their relationship around October. Earle publicly acknowledged how being accused of being the reason behind Culpo and Berrios's breakup affected her during her December appearance on her "Hot Mess" podcast. She firmly stated, "No. They were not together" when confronted with the rumors of infidelity.
Insightfully, Earle elaborated by explaining the misinterpretation after Culpo's seemingly questionable online hints about unfaithfulness, detailing the confusion caused by her social media expressions.
Fast forward to February 2024: Culpo and Earle found themselves at the People's Choice Awards. Reports confirmed they managed to navigate the event without any contentious interactions, both attending the event but walking the red carpet separately. Culpo made her debut with new boyfriend Michael Stevens, showing her resiliency and growth following her past relationship.
Meanwhile, Culpo, now seemingly moved on, posted sweet sentiments for Stevens, stating, "You just make everything... so very sweet" via Instagram, contrasting the previous chaos she experienced with Berrios. Her ability to find happiness post-breakup speaks volumes about her personal evolution.
Reflecting on the prior tensions with Earle, Earle noted, "I said, 'Appreciate you reaching out... I hope we can all just move on,'" showcasing the maturity both influencers have managed to cultivate.
Despite the initial feelings following the breakup, it seems hope exists for moving past the relationship drama, with both women now finding peace within their respective journeys. Whether their public personas will maintain this amicable posture remains to be seen, yet with each growing moment, they seem more focused on their futures rather than what occurred behind them.
