Earle Meets World release date query
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The gist
Alix Earle's reality series Earle Meets World premieres on Netflix Friday, September 4. The show marks her return after a feud with former boss Alex Cooper.
Background
Alix Earle is a social media influencer who launched a podcast called Hot Mess under Alex Cooper's Unwell network. In February 2025, Cooper dropped Earle's podcast from the network, sparking a feud. Earle's new Netflix series, Earle Meets World, documents her life and addresses the behind-the-scenes struggles, including the fallout with Cooper.
How it unfolded
- Feb 2025Alex Cooper's Unwell network dropped Alix Earle's podcast Hot Mess, beginning their feud.
- Jul 2026Earle told TIME she would tell her side of the story on Earle Meets World, promising to show the emotional struggles behind the scenes.
- Aug 19, 2026Netflix announced that a trailer for Earle Meets World would debut ahead of the series premiere.
- Sep 1, 2026The series held its Los Angeles premiere red carpet event, attended by Earle's family and fellow influencers.
- Sep 2, 2026At the premiere, Earle took a dig at Cooper, noting her show premieres Sept. 4 while Cooper's shows are 'getting canceled.'
- Sep 4, 2026Earle Meets World premieres exclusively on Netflix, with 8 episodes of 45 minutes each.
Who’s saying what
- Alix Earle
- Earle says she is happy to have said her piece about the feud and that the show captures hard moments behind the scenes.
- Observers
- The feud between Earle and Cooper is ongoing, with Earle publicly shading Cooper's canceled TV show.
Still unverified
The specific details of the feud between Earle and Cooper beyond the podcast removal are not fully disclosed; Earle's claims about Cooper's canceled shows are her own statements.