Comedian and author Chelsea Handler has delivered a brutally honest and scathing assessment of the recent dating rumours surrounding retired NFL icon Tom Brady and social media sensation Alix Earle.
Handler's Blunt Verdict on Brady
While appearing on SiriusXM's Page Six Radio, the 50-year-old did not hold back when asked for her thoughts on the speculation. Handler declared she has "no interest" in the 48-year-old former quarterback, stating she does not find him "dynamic, hot, interesting, or fun."
"I find him so boring," the New York Times bestselling author explained. She continued with her blistering take: "I think he's a total dud. I don't really know that much about Alix Earle. So, I don't care to answer your question. Do I need to expound?"
Her remarks quickly ignited a divided reaction online, with some fans questioning her judgement and others wholeheartedly agreeing with her blunt critique.
The Source of the Speculation
The rumours began after Brady and the 25-year-old TikTok influencer were spotted together while ringing in the New Year in St. Barts. Viral videos from an ultra-exclusive beach party showed Earle rubbing Brady's back and Brady pulling her in by the waist, sparking intense speculation about a romantic connection.
A source close to Earle later confirmed to the Daily Mail that a flirtation was indeed happening, despite their nearly 23-year age gap. "She said she was just having fun," the insider revealed, adding that Brady is "100 percent her type" and that she is "open to possibilities."
Potential Friction Over Privacy
However, insiders suggest the potential pairing faces a significant hurdle due to their vastly different approaches to fame. While Earle has built a massive online empire by documenting her life, Brady is famously private.
One source told the Daily Mail that Brady was cautious during the New Year's Eve outing, noting he "isn't going to get caught in a hot hook-up unless he wants to." Another insider highlighted the viral videos as a "huge red flag" for Brady, who "values discretion above everything else."
The speculation comes after Earle recently ended her relationship with NFL player Braxton Berrios in early December. Brady, meanwhile, has been linked to several high-profile figures since his divorce from Gisele Bündchen in October 2022.
