Tanner Smith's New Path: Love, Travel & Neurodiversity

0:00Tanner Smith stole hearts on, love on the spectrum, with his upbeat vibe and real talk about life with autism and auditory processing disorder. The 27-year-old from Clemson, South Carolina, lit up seasons 2 and 3, showing his growth while chasing connections. But when season 4 dropped on April 1, 2026, he was nowhere to be found, leaving fans buzzing with questions. In a video on his Instagram the next day, Tanner broke it down straight. He loved the show, but feels his path is shifting now. He wants to hit the road, chase big dreams, and isn't ready to settle into a relationship. Plus, he thinks it's time for other folks on the spectrum to step up and find their shot at love. Viewers rooted hard for his dates, starting with Kate Liggett in season 2 on her first outing ever. Then in season 3, he tried sparts with she in at a farm and later vived with Cali True Love at a Rose Garden. None turned romantic, but they all parted as solid friends, and he still speaks highly of them.

1:01These days, Tanner's keeping busy at his job with the Shepherd Hotel, where fans still pop in to say what's up. He's dropping collabs on social media, like one with cove soda's new pink slushie and serving his brand ambassador for Wabel and app helping. Neuro divergent people connect for friendships or more. Tanner plans to keep sharing his adventures online, so if you're a fan, stay tuned to his updates as he levels up his journey. That's your Durham News Today update, AI powered and always on.