Who is Alix Earle? What to know about 'Dancing with the Stars' finalist

Don't take off those dancing shoes just yet. The final round of the record-breaking "Dancing with the Stars" Season 34 airs this week, and among those who made it to the finals is Alix Earle and her partner Valentin Chmerkovskiy. The two will take the ballroom floor for the last time in hopes of taking home the coveted Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.

Earle, Chmerkovskiy and other finalists will dance three times "in the most demanding finale yet — performing a Judges’ Choice dance, an Instant Dance, plus an unforgettable Freestyle routine," as per ABC. The network said the duo will perform a samba to “Hip Hip Chin Chin” by Club des Belugas during the Judges’ Choice Round and to Nelly Furtado's “Maneater” and Tate McRae's “Sports car” during the Freestyle Round.

Earle is a longtime fan of DWTS, in which celebrities are paired with trained ballroom dancers to compete in themed, choreographed dance routines, and even attended the taping of the show’s 500th episode in November 2024.

"I'm such a fan of the show," Earle had said in a TikTok. "I have been watching it every week religiously. And I heard that going to the show live is really fun.”

"I also grew up dancing, so I just love a good performance," she added. "But a lot of people didn't know that about me. I was dancing competitively until my junior, senior year of high school."

In a follow-up video, Earle even joked she wished she was "out there performing."

Here's what to know about the celebrity contestant.

What is Alix Earle famous for?

Describing her as a "global social media personality," ABC says Earle is "acclaimed for her incomparable online engagement which has been described by media and brands as the 'Alix Earle [sold out] Effect'."

"Her rapid rise in popularity and her unique ability to connect with mass audiences across multiple demographics are a result of her unexpected reality and candid humor, paired with her authentic beauty, fashion and lifestyle tips," ABC says.

Does Alix Earle have a boyfriend?

Earle is in a relationship with NFL star Braxton Berrios, who plays for the Houston Texans. Earle often posts videos of the two on social media.

How old is Alix Earle?

Alix Earle is 24 years old.

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How to watch 'Dancing with the Stars' Season 34 finale

The "Dancing with the Stars" finale will air live on ABC and Disney+ on Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 8 p.m. EST. It will be available to stream next day on Disney+ and Hulu.

Disney+ has several plan options, including monthly, annual and bundling options. A basic plan with ads is available at $11.99/month, and a premium plan with no ads is $18.99/month or $189.99/year.

Hulu offers two streaming plans, including one with ads and one without. The ad-supported plan costs $11.99/month or $119.99/year. The ad-free plan is available for $18.99/month.

There is also a bundle option for Hulu and Disney+, which includes access to both platforms starting at $12.99/month.

Contributing: Melina Khan, USA TODAY

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