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Alex Cooper Says Alix Earle Feud Is Not a PR Stunt
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 8 events from Apr 13, 2026 to Jul 10, 2026, drawn from 2 sources.
“Sorry been busy filming this week.”
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Background
Alix Earle, a former podcaster for Unwell Network, and Alexandra Cooper, host of the Call Her Daddy podcast, entered a public dispute after Cooper’s network dropped Earle’s Hot Mess podcast. The disagreement intensified when Cooper posted a TikTok on April 13 accusing Earle of manufacturing drama as a distraction.
The feud gained mainstream attention when Saturday Night Live aired a Weekend Update sketch on May 2 that spoofed the two influencers, portraying them with blonde wigs and referencing their online clash.
The timeline
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Cooper accused Earle of faking drama on TikTok
Alexandra Cooper posted a TikTok claiming Alix Earle was creating “fake drama” as a distraction and urged Earle to share her side of the story.[1]
Screenshot of aol.com, captured Sep 12, 2026. Source [1] -
Earle reacted to Cooper’s TikTok
Alix Earle reportedly responded on social media with a brief “Okay on it!!” and later posted a video appearing to show her friends watching Cooper’s TikTok, ending with Earle laughing and saying “Okay.”[1]
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Earle posted pole‑dance TikTok
Alix Earle reportedly shared a pole‑dancing video captioned “Sorry been busy filming this week,” which appeared to further shift focus from the feud.[1]
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SNL aired parody of Cooper‑Earle feud
Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update reportedly featured a sketch spoofing the influencers, with Veronika Slowikowska playing Earle and Chloe Fineman playing Cooper, both in blonde wigs.[1]
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Earle acknowledges SNL sketch
Alix Earle reportedly replied to a TikTok comment about the episode with “Yes, I’m laughing” and a laughing emoji, appearing to indicate she had seen the parody.[1]
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Cooper denied PR stunt on Instagram Stories
Alexandra Cooper reportedly addressed the feud in a series of Instagram Stories, confronting fellow influencer Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia and stating the dispute was “not a PR stunt.”[1]
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Earle dodges feud question on “Today”
During a Tuesday morning interview on the Today show, Alix Earle reportedly avoided a direct question about the ongoing conflict with Cooper, calling the drama “exaggerated” and saying she loves everyone.[2]
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Cooper appeared with husband at YouTube Upfront
Alexandra Cooper and husband Matt Kaplan reportedly attended the YouTube Upfront red carpet, appearing to present a united front amid rumors of marital tension and continuing media focus on her feud with Earle.[2]
Frequently asked
Did Alex Cooper admit the feud with Alix Earle was staged?
No. In Instagram Stories, Cooper explicitly said the dispute was “not a PR stunt.”
What was the content of the Saturday Night Live sketch?
The sketch parodied Cooper and Earle’s online feud, featuring look‑alike cast members in blonde wigs and referencing their TikTok exchanges.
Has Alix Earle publicly responded to the SNL parody?
Yes. She posted a comment on TikTok confirming she had seen the episode and said she was laughing.
Are there any legal actions tied to the feud?
No legal actions have been reported; the dispute remains a public social‑media disagreement.
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Cite this timeline
This timeline compiles 8 dated events from 2 sources. If it helped your reporting, cite it:
GenZHype. “Alex Cooper Says Alix Earle Feud Is Not a PR Stunt.”
GenZHype, 13 July 2026,
https://genzhype.com/drama/alex-cooper-says-alix-earle-feud-is-not-a-pr-stunt/.