6 Celebrities That Were Banned From Dating Apps

Turns out, dating is the trenches for your favorite celebrities, too. Keep reading for five celebs that got the boot from dating apps like Tinder and Hinge.

In a 2023 interview with ET Canada, Sam Smith revealed they haven't had the best luck with dating apps. "I did Tinder once; I think I got chucked off of Tinder. I got chucked off of Hinge because they thought that I wasn’t me." They admitted they failed to verify their accounts, which has become essential in the age of the Tinder Swindler and other sexploitation debacles.

While verifying your account may seem obvious, they admitted that their celebrity status hasn't interfered with their dating life much, so it simply slipped their mind. "I should have done that,” though, they admitted.

Turns out, Smith isn't the only celebrity getting booted off of dating apps. During a recent discussion, former One Direction star Zayn Malik revealed he also has been banned from a certain dating app -- ahem, Tinder.

Keep reading for six celebs who got the boot.

Clueless' Alicia Silverstone

Andy Cohen

Zayn Malik

Sam Smith

Teri Hatcher

Billy Eichner

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