"New beginnings": Alix Earle breaks silence in her own way after being spotted with Tom Brady during buzzworthy New Year’s Eve

Alix Earle is stepping into 2026 with a fresh outlook, embracing new beginnings and unforgettable moments. The social media star and “Dancing with the Stars” alum shared glimpses of her dreamy New Year getaway to St. Barts, where she celebrated with friends and NFL legend Tom Brady. “Rumor has it we’re still dancing,” Earle captioned her Instagram post. “New friends, new memories, and new beginnings to start off the new year :) words can’t describe how amazing this trip was, so grateful to @bgarlinghouse & @taragarlinghouse for hosting us & @managermyles for throwing the best nye party EVER!!!”

The 25-year-old influencer’s getaway was star-studded, featuring fellow celebrities like Nina Dobrev, Keleigh, Miles Teller, and new couple Glen Powell and Michelle Randolph. Reports suggest Earle and Brady, 48, shared a special moment away from the larger group during a New Year’s Eve yacht party. “They were at a yacht party and met, and broke off from the larger group, talking for a lot of the night,” an insider told Page Six. This sparks curiosity about a possible romance following Earle’s recent split from Houston Texans wide receiver Braxton Berrios after two years together. Earle opened up about the breakup in a tearful video last month: “This has just been really hard. … It’s not drama. It’s not because he did anything wrong or I did anything wrong. It just didn’t really feel like it was working out, in the moment.”

Alix Earle and Tom Brady fuel romance rumors

Fans were quick to react to Earle’s Instagram post, with one commenting, “NFL man to NFL daddy,” referencing her ex Berrios and her rumored connection with Brady. Another fan wrote, “Oh she knows exactly what she’s doing.” While Brady hasn’t commented directly on their interactions, he shared a cryptic New Year message on Instagram: “People are not beautiful for how they look or speak. They’re beautiful for how they love, care, and treat others.”

The timing of Earle’s rumored romance coincides with her own new chapter and Brady’s post-divorce life. The former Patriots and Buccaneers quarterback, divorced from supermodel Gisele Bündchen since 2022, is now in his second season as Fox’s lead NFL analyst and co-parents their two children. Meanwhile, Earle appears focused on embracing happiness, surrounded by friends and sparkling memories in paradise, making 2026 a year of exciting possibilities for the young influencer.

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