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Izzy Darnell, the younger sister of University of Alabama senior and Zeta Tau Alpha member Kylan Darnell, surprised many followers by stepping away from the school’s widely watched sorority recruitment right before Bid Day.
In a playful TikTok post, Izzy revealed her exit by tearing up a mock Bid Day card while relaxing in Orange Beach, far from campus.
Later, the influencer, who has more than 1 million followers on TikTok, posted a follow-up explaining her unexpected decision.
“I’ve been getting a lot of questions about rush and what went down, so this will be the only time I explain it,” she stated. “Please don’t ask about it again.”
As for not joining a sorority, she’s unfazed by stepping away.
“There are actually many girls who opt out of Greek life,” she mentioned about students at the University of Alabama. “While it’s not the norm, some of us exist. We are the ones who are self-sufficient. Those who can confidently face a crowd alone. I don’t need someone else to accompany me to the bathroom. We’re in it together.”
The online storm known as “RushTok” — an annual peek into the sorority recruitment process at larger U.S. campuses — garners billions of views and likes on TikTok.
Izzy also highlighted that avoiding sororities allows her to better focus on her developing online career. She clarified that joining a sorority would place unwanted stress on its chapter due to her growing visibility.
Looking ahead, she’s embracing a different kind of college experience.
“I’m just excited to hang out with friends, play pickleball, and do fun little things,” she said.
Izzy’s mother, Tonya, also chimed in through a TikTok video of her own, addressing ongoing speculation about her daughter’s recruitment journey.
“Bottom line, social media and sorority houses, it’s kind of like water and oil,” Tonya said.
Stepheny Price covers crime including missing persons, homicides and migrant crime. Story tips: stepheny.price@fox.com.
