When Addison Rae and Bryce Hall first rose to fame on TikTok, they weren’t just known for their viral dances and social media clout—they also quickly became one of Gen Z’s favorite on-again, off-again couples.
Fans were glued to every flirty comment, public sighting, and emotional post. But while the two seemed to share undeniable chemistry, their relationship ultimately fell apart in March 2021, following months of speculation, drama, and rumors.
So, why did Addison Rae and Bryce Hall break up for good? The answer is layered, involving miscommunication, public pressure, cheating accusations, and perhaps a deeper incompatibility behind all the filters and fame.
A Relationship Under the Spotlight
Addison Rae and Bryce Hall first confirmed their relationship publicly in November 2020 in a YouTube video titled “The Truth About Us.” In the video, they explained that it was actually their second attempt at dating. Addison admitted, “This is going to be really interesting to see where this goes.”
From the start, it was clear that while they were hopeful, they were also aware of the challenges ahead—especially considering their past and the intense spotlight surrounding them.
Though the couple looked happy in public, the pressure of maintaining a high-profile relationship under the constant scrutiny of millions weighed heavily on them. Their every move was watched, dissected, and speculated upon by fans and gossip pages alike.
The Cheating Rumors That Changed Everything
Things began to spiral in February 2021, when Bryce took a trip to Las Vegas. Following the trip, rumors swirled online that he had cheated on Addison. Though Bryce was quick to deny the allegations, the internet had already begun to speculate—and many fans assumed the worst.
Addison kept quiet publicly but subtly addressed the speculation with a cryptic message on her Instagram Stories: “Sharing my life with y’all makes me happy, but some things I choose to handle offline. When and if I want to share, I will make that decision.”
Meanwhile, Bryce appeared increasingly frustrated by the rumors and pressure. He eventually opened up on the “BFFs” podcast with Dave Portnoy and Josh Richards, confirming the breakup and offering his side of the story.
“I’ll be honest. I ended it,” Bryce admitted. He revealed that they had broken up about a month prior but had chosen not to go public immediately. “We were actually just not even going to mention it at all, but then [Addison] kind of slipped up in an interview.”
Addison’s Interview—and the Lyrics That Told a Story
That interview? It was Addison’s chat with Zane Lowe on Apple Music, where she was promoting her debut single “Obsessed.” She revealed that the song was inspired by a moment with her boyfriend at the time.
“I had dropped off my ex-boyfriend, my boyfriend at the time, and I dropped him off at his house. And then before that happened, he looked at me and was like, ‘I’m obsessed with you.’ And I was like, ‘Me too.’”
Though Addison didn’t name Bryce directly, it didn’t take long for fans to connect the dots. And soon after, Bryce confirmed she had been referring to him.
It was the first real indication that the breakup was official—and it left fans heartbroken, especially those who had followed their love story from the beginning.
Trust Issues and a Private Breakup Gone Public
Though Bryce maintained that he didn’t cheat, he acknowledged on the “BFFs” podcast that the cheating rumors did affect their relationship. “She knows I didn’t cheat,” he said. “But at the same time, the trust wasn’t fully there.”
He added that he was “completely stressed out” at the time and not in the right mindset for a relationship. They had initially hoped to deal with things privately, but the moment the breakup became public knowledge, it took on a life of its own.
In a YouTube video titled “We Broke Up,” Bryce confirmed, “Yes, Addison and I are broken up. I don’t want to talk about specific reasons because that’s our private business… both of us are going through a s–t ton of things right now behind-the-scenes that we don’t necessarily comfortably want to talk about, to a camera especially. With all that stress we’ve mutually decided that it would be best if we parted ways.”
From Unfollowing to Moving On
In the weeks following the breakup, fans noticed subtle signs that things were shifting. Addison and Bryce both deleted photos of each other from their Instagram pages, and Addison unfollowed Bryce. For Bryce, that move stung.
He later reflected on it during an episode of the Sway House’s reality series Sway Life, saying, “It was unexpected for me, though. I didn’t think we were going to cut out of each other’s lives that fast.”
Despite the apparent tension, both parties maintained that there was no animosity between them. Addison told the paparazzi, “I wish him the very best.” And Bryce echoed similar sentiments on “BFFs,” saying, “We’re good… I have no s–t to talk about Addison.”
The Aftermath: Atlanta and Addison’s Side
Even after the breakup, drama followed. In a later episode of Sway Life, Bryce opened up about attending the same boxing match as Addison in Atlanta. He claimed he was told about Addison possibly seeing someone else while they were there. Addison didn’t let that go unanswered—she left a comment on the show’s Instagram post that read, “The truth? This is very one sided.”
Finally, Addison addressed the breakup from her own perspective in March 2022 on her Snapchat series Addison Rae Goes Home. Though she didn’t share many details, she made it clear that she had grown a lot since the relationship ended.
The Bottom Line
So, why did Addison Rae and Bryce Hall break up? Ultimately, it came down to a combination of factors: public pressure, trust issues, timing, and personal growth. The cheating rumors may have been false, but they exposed a deeper lack of trust and communication. Add that to the intense scrutiny from millions of followers, and it’s no surprise that the relationship became too difficult to maintain.
At the time, they were two young people navigating fame, love, and personal development all at once—and in the end, it seems the relationship simply couldn’t withstand the weight of it all.
Though the romance ended, it’s clear there’s still mutual respect between the two. And who knows what the future holds? But for now, Bryce Hall and Addison Rae have gone their separate ways—stronger, wiser, and more focused on their own paths.
