Alix Earle found herself at the center of intense fan discussion after she was spotted getting cozy with Tom Brady on New Year’s Eve, and the backlash quickly spread across her social media.
As photos of her St. Barts getaway began to circulate, Brady’s fans wasted no time in flooding the influencer’s Instagram comments with playful and teasing remarks about a possible romance.
The attention followed a photo shared by Earle to mark the start of the new year.
“2026, we are here,” she captioned the post, which included beachside moments and a striking photo of her in a plunging brown dress.
While the photos focused on sun, style and partying, many followers were clearly more interested in who might be right off camera.
“I don’t see if Tom Brady commented lol,” one fan wrote, setting the tone for dozens of similar reactions.
Others weighed in on the football-themed humor, with one asking: “New year, new NFL MAN??? “, a nod to Earle’s recent breakup with Houston Texans wide receiver Braxton Berrios.
Another commenter joked about the rumored upgrade, writing, “NFL man to NFL dad.”
Some fans took the teasing even further.
“Tom Brady is aiming for the 8th ring,” one person joked, referring to the retired quarterback’s seven Super Bowl championships.
Another added: “Alix, you are the GOAT for catching this man,” while several wondered why Brady himself wasn’t in any of the photos.
Earle didn’t directly address the speculation but leaned into a thoughtful vibe in her captions.
She celebrated “new beginnings” and “new friends”, adding: “Rumor has it we’re still dancing.” »
In another post, she summed up the moment by writing: “New friends, new memories and new beginnings to start the new year :). »
Behind the scenes, the sources fueled even more curiosity.
An insider shared with Page six that Earle and Brady eventually walked away from a larger group at the New Year’s Eve celebration and headed to a private booth to chat.
Another source said Us every week that after her split from Berrios early last month, Earle wasn’t looking for “anything serious.”
Brady, meanwhile, was last romantically involved with model Irina Shayk following his divorce from Gisele Bündchen.
As of yet, neither he nor Earle have commented on the rumors, but fans’ playful reactions show that the speculation isn’t slowing down anytime soon.
