Bachelor nation veteran goes to war over St. Barths hookup
The NFL legend and the TikTok queen might think they are the king and queen of the world right now, but Ben Higgins is here to pop their bubble! The former Bachelor took to his podcast on Tuesday, January , to absolutely roast the suspiciously convenient connection between Tom Brady and Alix Earle. While the rest of the internet is obsessed with their steamy night in St. Barths, Higgins is calling the whole thing not cool and totally icky.
Higgins isnt just worried about the optics; he is calling out what he sees as a blatant headline grab. He told cohost Ashley Iaconetti that he feels weird about the situation, suggesting that dating strictly for the sake of a tabloid cover is the cheapest way to objectify someone. Is this a case of a reality star knowing exactly how the PR machine works, or is Ben just being a hater while Tom and Alix live their best yacht life?
The year gap that has everyone talking
Let’s look at the math, because it is aggressive. Tom is and Alix is . That is a twenty-three year difference that Ben Higgins just cannot wrap his head around. He pointed out that Alix is uncomfortably close in age to Brady’s own children. Imagine being -year-old Jack Brady or -year-old Benjamin and seeing your dad roll up with a girl who is basically a social media peer. Higgins noted that the teen boys are almost certainly aware of Earle’s viral content, making the whole thing beyond awkward.
While Ashley Iaconetti tried to defend them as just two hot people hanging out on a boat, Ben was not having it. He is theorizing that this is a calculated move by Earle to bounce back from her December split with Braxton Berrios. In the world of influencer branding, there is no bigger trophy than a seven-time Super Bowl champion. But is it love, or is it a strategic partnership designed to keep both of them in the trending topics for the entire winter season?
Inside the wild Palm Tree Crew bash
Despite the criticism, the chemistry between the two was reportedly explosive. Sources say Alix and Tom were glued to each other the entire night at the New Year Eve party hosted by Palm Tree Crew. They met through mutual friends and had an instant connection that had the whole room whispering. While Tom has been playing the privacy card since his divorce from Gisele Bundchen, he seemed to throw caution to the wind as the champagne started flowing.
Earle was reportedly rocking a naked dress that left very little to the imagination, and witnesses say she was whispering in Tom’s ear all night long. The insider leaks suggest that while Alix is not looking for anything serious after her Berrios breakup, she is definitely enjoying the A-list attention. Tom, for his part, has been sharing cryptic messages on social media, but he has yet to deny that he is falling for the TikTok siren’s charms.
Alix Earle breaks her silence with a shady caption
Alix is not exactly hiding from the rumors. She took to Instagram to share photos from the trip, adding a suspicious caption that teased the world about the rumors of her dancing the night away. She mentioned new friends and new beginnings, which fans are interpreting as a direct nod to her midnight tryst with Brady. She made sure to thank the high-profile hosts, but the real story was in the subtext.
The aggressive tone of the comment section shows that fans are just as divided as Ben Higgins. Some are cheering on the ultimate rebound, while others are calling out the suspiciously perfect timing of the hookup. It seems Alix knows exactly how to play the game, dropping just enough clues to keep her engagement numbers through the roof while her A-list boyfriend stays silent in the background.
I just dont love the idea of dating someone strictly for the idea of a headline. It feels like the cheapest way to objectify someone else.
The Gisele factor and the family fallout
You have to wonder what is going through Gisele Bundchen’s head right now. While she has been busy with her own new beginnings, seeing her ex-husband with a -year-old influencer has to sting. The family dynamics are already complicated enough without adding a TikTok star to the mix. Will Tom’s kids be expected to hang out with a girl who spends her days filming GRWM videos for millions of strangers?
Ben Higgins is convinced that the kids’ reaction would be a simple oh gosh, and he might be right. The age gap drama is a glowing red flag for anyone who values stability over clout. But in the world of St. Barths yacht life, the rules of the real world do not apply. If Tom and Alix are both agreeing to the objectification, then Higgins says go for it, but he won’t be retracting his icky label anytime soon.
A cliffhanger in the Caribbean: Clout or commitment
As the party ends and the celebrities head back to their private jets, the big question remains: Is this a real romance or a masterclass in PR? Tom Brady has a legacy to protect, and Alix Earle has a brand to build. The instant chemistry could be real, or it could be a carefully rehearsed performance for the paparazzi on the beach. Will they be spotted together in Miami or Tampa next, or will this New Year Eve flame fizzle out as soon as the headlines stop hitting?
Would you like me to find the leaked guest list for the St. Barths party or check for any official reaction from Gisele Bundchen’s camp regarding the new romance?
