Tanner's New Journey: Love on the Spectrum Star Steps Aside

0:00On April 2, Tanner Smith, the 27-year-old fan favorite from Love on the Spectrum, stole hearts in seasons 2 and 3 with his upbeat, vibe and real talk about life with autism and auditory processing disorder. Living in Clemson, South Carolina, he grew on screen while chasing connections. But when season 4 dropped on April 1, 2026, he was nowhere to be found, leaving everyone wondering what happened. Later this week, Tanner dropped a video on Instagram explaining it all. He loved the show, but wants to step aside so other folks on the Spectrum can get their shot at love and maybe marriage. Plus, he's chasing big dreams like traveling the world and emits he's not ready to jump into being someone's boyfriend right now. Fans fail horror for his journey, rooting for dates like his first ever lunch with Kate in season 2, or the farm outing in Rose Garden visit with. Cheyenne and Callie in season 3. None sparked romance, but they all ended as solid friendships, and he still speaks highly

1:01of those awesome women today. These days, Tanner's keeping busy at his job with the shepherd hotel, where fans still pop in to say hi. He's collabing on social media, like with covesoda's new pink slushie and serving as brand ambassador for Wabel, an app helping neurodivergent, people connect as friends or more. Tanner promises to keep sharing his adventures online, so stay tuned as he levels up his life on his own terms. I'm Corey with The Story, that's your entertainment and celebrity news today update. AI powered and always trending.