Alix Earle is ready to break a leg on the dance floor.
The TikTok star—who was recently announced as a celebrity competitor on the upcoming season of Dancing With the Stars—stepped out for the 2025 American Music Awards May 26, where she revealed she has yet to learn which pro dancer she’ll be hitting the ballroom with this fall.
“They don’t tell you,” Alix exclusively told E! News on the AMAs red carpet at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas. “Everyone keeps asking me and I don’t know. I wish I knew.”
While the 24-year-old—who is set to present an award during the ceremony hosted by Jennifer Lopez—said she’d be “honored to be with anyone” as a partner on the reality competition series, she admitted she’s hoping for someone who will help her step outside her comfort zone.
“I’m looking for someone that’s going to challenge me,” she explained. “I really want to push myself in this experience because it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”
In addition to polishing her dance skills, Alix—who is dating NFL wide receiver Braxton Berrios—is also gunning for a partner who will bring out the best of her personality.
“I’m looking for someone that I’m able to have good banter with,” she added. “At first I’m a little shy, so I need someone who’s a little bit more extroverted to get me to open up.”
In addition to the content creator, other presenters set to hit the AMA stage include Dylan Efron, Shaboozey, Ciara, Nikki Glazer, Wayne Brady and Cara Delevingne. Performers include Gwen Stefani, Benson Boone, Gloria Estefan and Reneé Rapp, as well as honorees Janet Jackson and Rod Stewart.
For more from the 2025 AMAs, watch E! News May 27 at 11 p.m.
Keep scrolling to see all the stars who walked the red carpet at the 2025 American Music Awards.
–Reporting by Rachel Smith
Renee Rapp
There’s no such thing as talking too much about the Sex Lives of College Girls alum’s AMAs look.
Kendra Scott & Zac Brown
Instead of jeans, the country artist wore a suit that fit just right.
Benson Boone
The singer was his own beautiful thing at the AMAs.
Jon Batiste
The artist took his look to a higher level in his tuxedo and bow tie.
Shaboozey
Fans of the singer almost started a riot over his plaid, country-inspired look.
Ciara
The singer knows how to 1, 2 step into a perfect look.
Machine Gun Kelly
The “Emo Girl” singer was all smiles ahead of the AMAs.
Wayne Brady & Maile Masako
The actor took his daughter along as his plus one for the evening.
Nora Fatehi
The artist and actress stunned in her sequined, animal print look.
Rod Stewart
The musical icon was sailing along the AMAs purple carpet.
Heidi Klum
The model walked the carpet in a bold, all black look.
Nikki Glaser
The comedian’s outfit hit the perfect note.
Tiffany Haddish
The actress was a vision in blue.
Dan + Shay
The musical duo’s looks left the crowd speechless.
Becky G
The 28-year-old stunned in a cheetah-print strapless number.
David Guetta & Jessica Ledon
The DJ and his girlfriend coordinated in all black looks.
Jeff Beacher
The LA Showman strikes a pose in all black.
Jordan Chiles
The Olympian’s look deserved gold.
Lainey Wilson
The country star channeled wildflowers for her purple carpet look.
Dylan Efron
The Traitors star looked faithful as ever in his green suit.
Spencer Pratt & Heidi Montag
The Hills alums struck a pose on the purple carpet.
Alex Warren
This look was anything but ordinary.
Megan Moroney
Fans of the country singer won’t need caller ID to recognize the artist on the carpet.
Montana Tucker
The 32-year-old stunned in her beige gown.
Alix Earle
The influencer—and soon to be Dancing with the Stars contestant—donned a
Emilio Estefan & Gloria Estefan
The couple stunned as Gloria returtned to the AMAs for the first time in 30 years.
Tucker Halpern & Sophie Hawley-Weld
There weren’t any purple hats in sight, but the Sofi Tukker duo were still primed for dancing on the people.
Pepa
The rapper—real name Sandra Denton—painted a mighty good picture on the purple carpet.
Rebecca Black
Even though it’s not Friday, the artist arrived in style and ready to get down.
Kehlani
It was after hours, and the singer rocked her semi-sheer, sparkly mini dress.
