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Alix Earle Sobs Over Possible TikTok Ban: 'Check Me Into A Mental Hospital'

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By Kristin Myers on January 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM EST

TikTok star Alix Earle rose to fame on the social media platform, but now it seems she is worried about her star power fading without it.

The 24-year-old graduate of The University of Miami took to the app to share an emotional video expressing her concern about what life will look like without TikTok.

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Alix Earle Sobs Over A Possible TikTok Ban

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The lifestyle influencer has over 7.2 million followers on the app who love to watch her “Get Ready With Me” videos and makeup tutorials. However, now that the app is in danger of shutting down, the social media sensation took a moment to express her frustration and sadness about the app’s possible demise.

“I can't sleep. I'm so freaked out about this. I’m just so sad, just thinking like all of the memories just going away,” she told her followers. I love you guys so much and I just feel like I need to just check in with you guys right now.”

“I’m freaking out because, I’m like, ‘Where am I gonna scroll?’” she asked the camera. “It’s so much fun talking to everyone on here.”

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Alix Earle Asks Her Followers To Check Her 'Into A Mental Hospital'

In addition to posting her content, she admitted that she loves "consuming it as well" and does not know how to go on without the app. It is worth noting that she is also active on Instagram, where she boasts 3.8 million followers.

“Guys, it’s not okay,” she went on to say. “Someone's going to have to check me into a mental hospital. What the heck is going on? Can we all just like hang out?”

“This is going to be the worst day ever,” she added, most likely referring to Sunday when the app is supposed to shut down.

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However, it is worth noting that the Biden administration has signaled that they do not plan to shut down the app over the holiday weekend. Instead, they plan to wait until Monday, when President Trump officially takes office, to make a decision on whether or not to truly ban TikTok or not.

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Alix Earle Says Goodbye To TikTok

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In a video compilation of "Get Ready With Me" videos, Alix Earle officially said her fond farewell to the platform. "Dear TikTok, thank you for changing my life & so many others. I started posting on here my freshman year of college [with] the hopes of gaining a platform," she wrote in the caption. "I posted almost every day for three years & right when I was at one of the lowest points of my life, somehow my videos started to gain traction."

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"I realized that this platform is so unique in that I didn’t have to be 'perfect' or so curated," she continued. "I started to share my journey w/ acne and starting Accutane. Although I didn’t want to post my bare skin online, the overwhelming positivity helped me in ways I could have never imagined. From not wanting to leave my house to being able to share my insecurities to millions created such a special bond with you guys."

Alix Says That She Could 'Be Herself' On TikTok

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Although there are numerous social media platforms available, the social media sensation felt that TikTok was a "place where I could authentically be myself and share every aspect of my life. I introduced my friends, family, relationships, struggles with mental health, school, advice, fashion journey, recipes, upsets … and quite a few hangovers," she confessed.

"The fact I can meet any one of you and we instantly feel like best friends is the most special thing in the world to me," she continued. "Although I have tried to be a big sister on here you guys have helped me so much in becoming a better person , maturing, and learning quicker than I ever imagined. I will always be here … but if it is no longer on TikTok I wanted to say thank you."

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"I still can’t comprehend how any part of my life is real and it’s thanks to this app that allowed me to make best friends with millions of you all around the world. I’ll always keep the party going … just might be somewhere else now," she added, although she did not reveal what other social media website she might be heading to.

Donald Trump May Give TikTok A 90-Day Extension

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On Saturday, President-elect Donald Trump told NBC News’ “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker that he would “most likely” give TikTok a 90-day extension from a potential ban after he takes office on Monday, January 20.

Although he did not make a final decision yet, he said, “The 90-day extension is something that will be most likely done, because it’s appropriate. You know, it’s appropriate. We have to look at it carefully. It’s a very big situation.”

“If I decide to do that, I’ll probably announce it on Monday,” he added.

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