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\n Related: <\/span>What Really Happened Between Alex Cooper and Alix Earle? Drama Timeline<\/span><\/a>
\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\tAlex Cooper and Alix Earle seemed like the perfect duo when they initially joined forces \u2014 but the social media stars had a falling out. Cooper launched her Unwell Network in August 2023, signing Earle as her first hire. The following month, Earle\u2019s \u201cHot Mess\u201d podcast released its first episode. More than a year later, [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Us Weekly<\/em> has reached out to the company for additional comment.<\/p>\nAt the time of Earle\u2019s 2025 Super Bowl commercial with Carl\u2019s Jr., there was speculation that Cooper, 31, originally wanted the gig.<\/p>\n
However, Barstool boss Dave Portnoy<\/strong> insisted that Cooper told him, \u201cIf I had a gun to my head and 10 million dollars in a bag, I would not have done that Carl\u2019s Jr. ad.\u201d<\/p>\nThe drama between the two influencers intensified in recent weeks when Earle liked shady videos about Cooper. The \u201cCall Her Daddy\u201d host broke her silence<\/a> on Monday, April 13, challenging Earle to address their feud directly.<\/p>\n\n![\"Alix](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Alix-Earle-Supported-By-Carls-Jr-Amid-Beef-With-Alex-Cooper-e1776312682493.jpg?w=1000&quality=55&strip=all\")
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\n Alix Earle; Alex Cooper<\/span> Getty Images (2): Neilson Barnard; Rob Kim\/Tribeca Festival)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\u201cJust say what you gotta say about me. There\u2019s no NDA, and no one is stopping you. Stop hiding behind other people and just say it yourself. What\u2019s the beef?\u201d she asked.<\/p>\n
Cooper went on, \u201cI\u2019m really tired of waking up and seeing you using this fake drama to distract from other s*** going online for you. Not interested. I know what happened and so do you. So talk. Unless the fake narrative that you\u2019re creating happens to be way more interesting than the truth. I have nothing to hide when it comes to you and me.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cUnless you actually have something to say, I\u2019m out. This is over. Have a good Monday, everyone,\u201d she concluded.<\/p>\n\n![\"GettyImages-2269135759](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2269135759-Alix-Earle-Supported-By-Carls-Jr-Amid-Beef-With-Alex-Cooper-e1776312329697.jpg?w=1000&quality=40&strip=all\")
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\n Alix Earle in March 2026.<\/span> John Nacion\/Getty Images for Empire State Realty Trust<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nEarle replied directly<\/a> to Cooper\u2019s TikTok video, writing in the comments section, \u201cOK on it!!\u201d<\/p>\nThe two were originally in business together when Cooper\u2019s Unwell Network started distributing the \u201cHot Mess with Alix Earle\u201d podcast in September 2023. The relationship came to an abrupt end in February 2025 when Earle stopped making new episodes.<\/p>\n
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There have been theories about why Cooper and Earle\u2019s business relationship soured over the past year. A source told Us<\/em> on Wednesday that Unwell dropped \u201cHot Mess\u201d<\/a> because Cooper\u2019s \u201cfan base did not translate to viable listenership\u201d and \u201cdid not have the listenership to allow the podcast to continue.\u201d<\/p>\n
At the time of Earle\u2019s 2025 Super Bowl commercial with Carl\u2019s Jr., there was speculation that Cooper, 31, originally wanted the gig.<\/p>\n
However, Barstool boss Dave Portnoy<\/strong> insisted that Cooper told him, \u201cIf I had a gun to my head and 10 million dollars in a bag, I would not have done that Carl\u2019s Jr. ad.\u201d<\/p>\n The drama between the two influencers intensified in recent weeks when Earle liked shady videos about Cooper. The \u201cCall Her Daddy\u201d host broke her silence<\/a> on Monday, April 13, challenging Earle to address their feud directly.<\/p>\n \u201cJust say what you gotta say about me. There\u2019s no NDA, and no one is stopping you. Stop hiding behind other people and just say it yourself. What\u2019s the beef?\u201d she asked.<\/p>\n Cooper went on, \u201cI\u2019m really tired of waking up and seeing you using this fake drama to distract from other s*** going online for you. Not interested. I know what happened and so do you. So talk. Unless the fake narrative that you\u2019re creating happens to be way more interesting than the truth. I have nothing to hide when it comes to you and me.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cUnless you actually have something to say, I\u2019m out. This is over. Have a good Monday, everyone,\u201d she concluded.<\/p>\n Earle replied directly<\/a> to Cooper\u2019s TikTok video, writing in the comments section, \u201cOK on it!!\u201d<\/p>\n The two were originally in business together when Cooper\u2019s Unwell Network started distributing the \u201cHot Mess with Alix Earle\u201d podcast in September 2023. The relationship came to an abrupt end in February 2025 when Earle stopped making new episodes.<\/p>\n You have successfully subscribed.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n There have been theories about why Cooper and Earle\u2019s business relationship soured over the past year. A source told Us<\/em> on Wednesday that Unwell dropped \u201cHot Mess\u201d<\/a> because Cooper\u2019s \u201cfan base did not translate to viable listenership\u201d and \u201cdid not have the listenership to allow the podcast to continue.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>
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\n Alix Earle in March 2026.<\/span> John Nacion\/Getty Images for Empire State Realty Trust<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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