Alix Earle and Tom Brady Spark Romance Rumors After New Year's Eve Encounter

Alix Earle and Tom Brady’s affectionate displays on New Year’s Eve sparked considerable buzz among fans and celebrities, fueling speculation about a possible romance despite their age difference.

“Alix and Tom were together throughout the entire night on New Year’s Eve, celebrating at a party hosted by Palm Tree Crew in St. Barths,” a source exclusively revealed to Us Weekly on Friday, January 2. “They were introduced through mutual acquaintances who were also in St. Barths and experienced an immediate connection. There was a noticeable chemistry between them.”

The pair were observed on NYE showing affection, with Earle placing her hand on Brady’s back and leaning in to whisper in his ear. Some observers believed they were in a relationship following this interaction, but the insider informed Us that Earle wasn’t prepared for “anything serious” romantically after her recent separation from Braxton Berrios.

Fans, however, weren’t the only ones surprised by Earle and Brady’s emerging connection. Celebrities like Bachelor Nation alum Jason Tartick and Bethenny Frankel shared their perspectives on the potential couple.

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Scroll down to see which celebrities have commented on Earle and Brady’s attention-grabbing connection:

Jenna Bush Hager

“We need to discuss Alix Earle, she’s enjoying her best life,” Jenna Bush Hager stated during the Monday, January 5, episode of Today With Jenna & Friends.

When Page Six’s Danny Murphy and Evan Real suggested during the show’s “The Scoop” segment that Earle putting her hand on Brady’s back on vacation signified “this is my partner, everyone stay back,” Bush Hager appeared genuinely unsure.

“Could that simply be friendly, perhaps?” Bush Hager innocently inquired, but the reporters both insisted it was more than a casual gesture.

Chicks in the Office

Maria Ciuffo and Francesca Mariano offered their thoughts on Brady and Earle’s dance seen around the world during the Monday episode of their “Chicks in the Office” podcast, supporting the former Dancing With the Stars contestant.

“Why are people so upset with both of them?” Ciuffo asked her cohost, noting that although she isn’t Brady’s biggest “fan,” she was pleased for the recently-single Earle. (Earle and NFL player Braxton Berrios ended their two-year relationship in December 2025.)

Ciuffo explained, “I’m not going to criticize a single woman on New Years Eve who’s in St. Barths having a wonderful time flirting with Tom Brady who is also flirting with her. … You do it for the story. You do it for the 5 a.m. discussion with Keleigh Teller and Nina Dobrev. You don’t do it to date Tom Brady, certainly not.”

Mariano wholeheartedly agreed, pointing out that Earle was “young in St. Barths, flirting with the greatest football player of all time,” so yes, she should definitely “do it for the narrative.”

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Jason Tartick

During the Monday episode of his “Trading Secrets” podcast, Jason Tartick brought up Brady and it quickly shifted to his holiday activities.

“Did you happen to see something about Tom Brady in the news this week?” his cohost David Arduin playfully asked.

Tartick replied, “Are you referring to Alix Earle? St. Barths seems lively, doesn’t it? It’s like Aspen or St. Barths. St. Barths New Year’s Eve … that’s a significant event.”

Bethenny Frankel

After spending New Year’s in St. Barths with her teenage daughter, Bethenny Frankel shared her experiences candidly.

“Despite leaving early due to some distressing news [of a friend’s passing], managing a bacterial infection, and St. Barths being the Hunger Games of holiday socializing, I still discovered moments that truly mattered,” the former Real Housewives of New York City star wrote via Instagram on Sunday, January 4. “I spent quality time with friends and my love, Bryn, and welcomed the new year in a way that felt genuinely meaningful, surrounded by good people.”

She added: “This trip reminded me of something I’ve always known but sometimes forget: it’s not about what you’re doing, it’s about who you’re with. And true happiness doesn’t come from the setting, the plans, or the noise, it comes from within.”

As part of her photo recap, Frankel shared a picture with Earle and her daughter, Bryn, as well as a video of Earle and Nina Dobrev dancing along with pal Glenn Powell.

Justin Sylvester

E! red carpet host Justin Sylvester playfully referenced Earle and Brady during the 2026 Critics Choice Awards broadcast on Sunday.

“Welcome back to E! live from the Critics Choice Awards, where we are kicking off the 2026 awards show season. Please remember that this is all leading up to the main event,” Sylvester said at the time. “And no, I’m not talking about Alix Earle’s inbox, I’m talking about the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards hosted by Chelsea Handler.”

Thomas “TJ” Earle

Alix’s father, TJ Earle, humorously commented on her romantic evening with the retired quarterback via a Saturday, January 3, TikTok video.

“I actually purchased that jacket because I saw Tom Brady wearing one similar to it,” TJ joked in the clip to which his wife, Ashley Earle, responded, “Are you kidding?” TJ added, “I swear to God.”

Ashley seemed astonished, asking, “Are you serious? … You know what, honey, you just say the darndest things. How ironic is that.”

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Alix Earle

The podcaster fueled the speculation herself when she posted a NYE recap via Instagram on Sunday.

“Rumor has it we’re still dancing 🕺🕺 new friends, new memories, and new beginnings to start off the new year :)” Alix Earle captioned the upload, seemingly alluding to the rumors surrounding her and Brady on the dance floor. “Words can’t describe how wonderful this trip was, so grateful to @bgarlinghouse & @taragarlinghouse for hosting us & @managermyles for throwing the best nye party EVER!!!”

Keleigh Teller

After seeing Alix’s Instagram recap, Keleigh Teller, who was on the trip with husband Miles Teller, suggested that she was aware of all the details regarding what transpired on the getaway. “🥃💃🏻 love you, 5am debriefs forever,” Keleigh wrote in the comments section.

Jordan Rachel

Actress Jordan Rachel also commented on Alix’s Instagram upload, playfully replying, “NFL man to NFL daddy,” in reference to her past relationship with Braxton Berrios and the influencer potentially advancing to NFL legend Brady.

Ben Higgins

Ben Higgins expressed his discomfort regarding Earle and Brady’s headline-making outing.

“Yeah but I think that’s like a trend now, I think it feels strange to me,” he said on his “Almost Famous” podcast. “It feels like a headline grabber any time that [it] comes out somebody is dating, I feel uneasy about it because I just don’t appreciate the idea of spending time or dating someone solely for the purpose of a headline.”

The former Bachelor added that while he doesn’t know “enough” about Earle and Brady’s connection, he hopes it’s for the right reasons.

“I don’t know enough to make a judgement call other than if they are doing it because it is a headline then it feels like the cheapest way to objectify someone else,” he explained. “However, if they’re both agreeing to it and they’re still in St. Barths living their yacht life, go for it, Alix. Go for it, Tom.”