Tyra Banks Says She Is Single and Dating Again

Tyra Banks has confirmed that she is single and dating after her relationship with Louis Bélanger-Martin ended, saying she has changed her mind about starting a new relationship. The model and television personality, 52, discussed her status during a November 10 appearance on Hot 97 and spoke to photographers in New York on November 12.

During the radio interview, Banks said she had previously felt content focusing on her mother and son and had not been interested in dating. She said she now believes it is not too late to begin again and described herself as dating. In her later comments, she said being single was nice and that she was dating.

Banks did not say when she and Bélanger-Martin separated or explain the circumstances. Reports describe the relationship as lasting seven years, based on their first public link in 2019, but Banks has not confirmed a separation date. They were publicly seen together at the Shadow Force event in Los Angeles in April 2025, according to reports.

Banks also spoke about what she wants in a potential partner. She said she values someone who is present, stable and financially independent, and does not want a date to approach her through direct...