The rumors trace back to February 2025, when Cooper’s Unwell network dropped Earle’s Hot Mess podcast. Cooper addressed the split in March 2025, saying Unwell returned Earle’s work and that Earle owns her IP. Earle later called the breakup “a little bit of a hot mess” in an interview and hinted at issues in an August 2025 TikTok comment.
In early April 2026 Earle reposted a clip criticizing Cooper, and on April 13 Cooper publicly challenged Earle to speak up, saying there was “no NDA.” The exchange ignited social media, with influencers and brands weighing in. Earle replied “Okay on it!!” then posted a TikTok of friends showing her Cooper’s video — she laughed, said “Okay,” and later admitted the moment made her day.