Tanner Smith, beloved star from Netflix’s Love On The Spectrum, experienced an unforgettable moment on the April 3 episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show. During his discussion on the show’s third season, Clarkson surprised Tanner with a special video message from the famous actor Jack Black.
In this heartwarming video, Black expressed his eagerness to meet Tanner in person, generating excitement amongst the studio audience. As the message concluded, Jack made a grand entrance, sprinting onto the stage to embrace Tanner. Delighted, Tanner praised Jack’s remarkable acting skills; in turn, Jack commended Tanner for his impactful role on the reality series.
“Hey, I love you on the show, and I can’t wait for the next season. I’m so happy for you having all of this success and wonderful time in your life. And to meet you in person is really amazing for me too,” Jack Black said.
The episode featured a joyful exchange where Tanner and Jack shared fitness tips and considered working out together, even swapping contact information. In a heartfelt moment, Tanner expressed his gratitude:
“Thank you so much, Miss Kelly. Miss Kelly, thank you so much. This is the best day of my life.”
Tanner Smith: Adventures and Personal Growth
Beyond his television fame, Tanner has been enjoying a busy life. His recent endeavors include working at the Shepherd Hotel and traveling to exciting destinations such as Mexico, Thailand, and California. A particularly memorable highlight was attending his sister Taylor’s wedding as a groomsman. He has also engaged with children in classrooms, where he read stories and educated them about stimming—behaviors that help individuals with autism self-soothe.
In a demonstration of his childhood stimming behavior, Tanner flapped his hands and made sounds, captivating a group of first-grade students, as noted by his sister, Madelyn.
During the show, Clarkson inquired about Tanner’s experiences on the latest season of Love On The Spectrum, where he confirmed that he has been actively dating.
“Yes, I’m going on more dates. It’s fun. I find it’s very interesting, and it’s so cool. And I went on dates with these two girls,”Tanner said.
Tanner elaborated on his dates with Callie and Shyann, which included memorable outings at a Botanical Garden and a farm. In season three, he went on two notable dates with Callie, the first of which involved visiting a goat farm where they bonded over a shared love for animals. Their evening concluded with a charming dinner and a picturesque walk by the water, capped off by a sweet kiss on the cheek from Tanner.
During their second date, Callie expressed her desire to continue seeing Tanner, but according to the show’s producers, their relationship has yet to evolve beyond friendship.
“Callie and Tanner remain in touch. But love is yet to blossom,” the end credits noted.
Despite Tanner and Callie’s relationship not developing romantically, the season concluded with five couples successfully together. Among them, Connor and Georgie, who share a passion for nature, treasured moments with Connor’s family and even shared a kiss in the rain. Madison and Tyler also found love through their shared enthusiasm for country music and adventure.
Pari used her time on the show to explore her sexuality, discovering a connection with Tina, resulting in their first kiss in episode 7. Likewise, James and Shelley, who first connected via social media, made their relationship official during James’ birthday celebrations, culminating in a heartfelt kiss. Additionally, Abbey and David celebrated a three-year milestone together on the show.
To catch up on all the emotional journeys and meaningful connections, fans can watch every episode of Love On The Spectrum season 3 available on Netflix.