Tyra Banks is officially back on the dating market following her split from longtime partner Louis Bélanger-Martin.
The “America’s Next Top Model” creator confirmed the news this week, ending a relationship that began around 2018 and saw the couple relocate to Australia to expand her business ventures. While Banks expressed an openness to finding love again, she admitted to being largely disconnected from the modern landscape of digital romance.
During a recent encounter in New York City, the entrepreneur appeared baffled by suggestions that she join exclusive, celebrity-focused platforms to meet potential suitors. “People be like, ‘you need to go on the Raya,’” Banks said, questioning the advice of her inner circle.
“What the hell is a Raya?” The lighthearted remark highlights the model’s preference for traditional interaction over the curated world of high-profile dating apps. Banks and Bélanger-Martin, a Canadian businessman, spent several years together and co-parented her son, York. While the exact timeline of their separation remains private, the split comes as Banks continues to pivot her career toward her global ice cream brand, SMiZE & DREAM.
She has frequently stated that she hopes the dessert company will define her professional legacy even more than her decades in the fashion industry. Beyond her personal life, Banks is also addressing recent headlines regarding her professional relationships.
Addressing rumors of a feud with celebrity stylist Law Roach following their time on “Project Runway,” Banks noted that the two have not been in contact since filming wrapped. “I actually haven’t talked to Law since I’ve been on Project Runway,” Banks said, while playfully noting that Roach has been vocal in recent media appearances.
She took a moment to remind fans that she was among the first to recognize his potential for television, providing him with early career opportunities. It remains unclear if Banks plans to move back to the United States full-time or maintain her residence in Australia.
For now, the 52-year-old icon seems focused on her entrepreneurial pursuits and navigating her new status as one of the world’s most famous bachelorettes.