Alix Earle Gets Tearful About Taking the ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Risk That Changed Everything
In the vulnerable early hours before the Dancing with the Stars finale, Alix Earle did what she does best—she got real with her followers. The 24-year-old influencer, known for her unfiltered lifestyle content and magnetic online presence, shared a tearful TikTok video on November 24th that revealed just how transformative her Season 34 journey has been. “I’m a little sleep deprived and probably losing my mind,” she admitted, her raw emotion cutting through the typical polish of reality television.
For Earle, joining Dancing with the Stars represented a genuine gamble. “Coming onto the show, some people [were] saying I shouldn’t do it,” she confessed, her vulnerability palpable. “It felt scary, like a little bit of a risk, because I would be stopping everything else work-wise for a few months, and I’d be moving out to L.A. I would be apart from my friends, my boyfriend and basically just changing my everyday life.” The decision meant temporarily abandoning the content creation formula that built her empire, relocating cross-country, and venturing into uncharted territory that diverged dramatically from her signature aesthetic.
Her fears extended beyond logistics. Would her devoted followers—accustomed to get-ready-with-me videos and lifestyle vignettes—embrace this departure? The answer, as it turns out, has been a resounding yes. “I’ve just felt so loved now more than ever,” Earle revealed. “The edits you guys make and the comments or things you guys post watching the show—it just makes me so happy.”
Partnered with professional dancer Val Chmerkovskiy, Earle has consistently impressed the judges throughout the season, collecting multiple perfect 10s and proving herself a formidable competitor. But beyond the scores lies something more profound—a personal evolution. “Sometimes people don’t take me seriously because I’m always out or posting funny things or not so serious stuff,” she admitted. “I feel like the show has just given me a reason to prove to myself and to you guys that I do work hard.”
The season hasn’t been without drama. In late October, Earle’s stepmother Ashley Dupré ignited controversy when she criticized guest judge Cheryl Burke on TikTok for awarding Earle a 9, telling Burke through the screen to “go take more Ozempic.” Burke responded with grace, emphasizing her intention to provide constructive feedback. Earle herself defused the situation, commenting on Burke’s video: “I really appreciated your critiques and feedback so helpful for me as someone in the competition 💕 thank you.”
Now, standing at the threshold of the finale, Earle’s reflections carry weight. “I’m so excited for this last show, but I’m gonna be so sad when it’s over,” she confessed. “I just can’t imagine if I didn’t do this, cause I feel like I just learned a lot about myself, a new drive and motivation in life.”
From longtime fan attending the show’s 500th episode to finalist competing for the Mirrorball trophy, Earle’s journey embodies the courage required to step outside one’s comfort zone—sequins, spotlight, and all.
