Tyra Banks Shades Law Roach: ‘I Gave You That Voice’

Tyra Banks and Law Roach (Credit: Shutterstock)

Tyra Banks has a message for Law Roach and a reminder about who gave him his start on television.

Entertainment Tonight recently posted a clip from an interview with the fashion mogul on social media, where Banks was asked if she’s “good” with Roach.

Reports of tension between the two surfaced after they had a heated exchange on season 22 of Project Runway earlier this year.

The supermodel and entrepreneur joined the Freeform fashion competition as a recurring judge, while Roach returned to the judging panel with his biting comments, with some aimed at Banks.

During the conversation with ET, Banks was asked if she’s “good” with Roach. She flashed a big smile and threw a little shade.

“I actually haven’t even talked to Law, but I see him talking, chile. Every interview he’s got something to say about Miss Banks. I see you, boo,” she said.

After smizing (smiling with her eyes), Banks reminded Roach that she opened the door to his TV career by giving him a spot as a judge on America’s Next Top Model.

“I gave you that voice. I was the first person to put you on TV and told you that you’re a star. And, he’s doing it. He knows how to get attention. That’s all I’ll say. And I see,” she added.

Freeform’s “Project Runway” season 22 stars Heidi Klum, Christian Siriano, Nina García, Law Roach, and Tyra Banks. (Disney/Rankin)
The two shared the stage on season 22 of Project Runway (Credit: Disney/Rankin)

Banks created ANTM, served as an executive producer and hosted the modeling competition.

Chicago native Roach joined the show as a judge for cycle 23, which premiered in 2016. Roach is known for styling Zendaya, Ariana Grande, Keke Palmer and Celine Dion.

On Project Runway, Banks and Roach clashed while judging the designs created during a paper towel challenge. Roach accused her of “overstepping” as they critiqued the outfits.

Banks responded by saying, “No, you’re overstepping. You’re overtalking everybody.”

The exchange made headlines, and both have since faced questions about their relationship. In a September interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Roach dismissed reports of a feud.

“There’s no Tyra situation at all. I think what I bring to the show is, you know, I’m not afraid to disagree with the judges,” he said. “And I think that it’s a forum, and it’s there because we all bring something to it and we all bring different opinions… I’ve had fights with Heidi. I’ve had fights with Nina, everyone, you know. For me, anybody can get the smoke.”

But after Banks fired these latest shots, she may get more smoke from Roach.


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