Alix Earle’s rumored Fernando Mendoza romance gets messy with Tom Brady connection

Alix Earle has once again given social media plenty to talk about. The influencer sparked fresh romance speculation involving Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza after sharing a yacht video featuring ABBA’s “Fernando.” The timing immediately caught fans’ attention because the song has become closely linked with Mendoza and his rise from Indiana star to NFL quarterback. Her past relationship with Tom Brady has added another unexpected layer to the chatter. Brady is now connected to Mendoza through the Raiders, where he is part of the ownership group. Neither Earle nor Mendoza has confirmed a relationship.Alix Earle and Fernando Mendoza rumors grow after “Fernando” songEarle’s recent TikTok showed her aboard the Fortuna yacht at Carbone Riviera in Las Vegas. The setting alone might not have caused much discussion, but the music choice quickly changed that.ABBA’s “Fernando” has a strong connection to Mendoza. During his time at Indiana, the song became a popular anthem among fans as the quarterback helped guide the Hoosiers through an undefeated national championship season and captured the Heisman Trophy.What began as an inside joke among Mendoza and his college friends eventually turned into a much bigger tradition. Fans embraced the track and turned it into a chant associated with the quarterback.That history made Earle’s decision to use the song particularly noticeable. Social media users began linking the post to the recent rumors surrounding the pair, especially after Earle had visited Las Vegas.Still, the evidence remains circumstantial. A song choice and a trip to Las Vegas do not establish that Earle and Mendoza are dating.Tom Brady connection adds another twist to Alix Earle rumorsThe speculation has also drawn attention because of Earle’s previous relationship with Brady. Earle and the seven-time Super Bowl champion were romantically linked from late 2025 into early 2026.Brady now has a connection to Mendoza through the Raiders organization, creating an unusual overlap between Earle’s past and the quarterback at the centre of the latest rumors.That connection has made the social media reaction even louder. Fans have focused on the combination of Earle’s history with Brady, Mendoza’s association with the Raiders and the unmistakable “Fernando” reference.For now, however, the story remains firmly in rumor territory. Neither Earle nor Mendoza has publicly confirmed that they are a couple, and the TikTok does not provide direct proof of a romance.What is clear is that one carefully chosen song has turned an ordinary Las Vegas post into a major talking point among Raiders fans and NFL followers. Whether it was intentional or simply a coincidence, “Fernando” has certainly given the speculation another spark.Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news, check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.