Tyra Banks Teaches Law Roach How to Be a TRUE Diva With Classy Clapback That Goes Viral

Despite the negative press Tyra Banks received over the “America’s Next Top Model” documentary that dropped earlier this year, it seems she’s back in the public’s good graces, thanks to a now-viral interview. In it, she addresses her relationship with Law Roach, and believe us when we tell you, it’s full of so much good shade and sass.

Banks’ words come as part of a new interview she did with Entertainment Tonight while there to promote the re-release of her book, “Modelland.” During their conversation, the outlet asked the former reality TV star where she and Roach stand now, in the aftermath of their famous clash over the summertime during season 22 of “Project Runway.” If you’ll remember, Banks left the show after getting into a heated argument with Roach in episode five, though she cited her contract as the reason behind her departure.

Now, however, it seems like she’s airing out her true feelings about him, telling ET that they don’t even talk, but she’s kept her eye on him for one reason.

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“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,” she said with a smile. “I see you, boo.”

When asked if she wanted to issue any sort of response to the style architect’s words, Banks decided to be “nice nasty” with it.

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

By the time Banks’ interview clip began circulating on social media, folks all over were “gagged” at how classy her clapback was and wasted no time heaping praise on her for it.

“She does nice-nasty so well,” wrote one user on X/Twitter.

“This was a nasty read. And she did it with her diabolical smile,” said another.

One other user wrote: “This was so classy and nasty, proud of her.”

Added another: “Now THIS is how you clear a b*tch without raising your voice. Tyra Banks has mastered the art of dragging with elegance, composure, and just the right amount of shade. You don’t have to get loud, throw tantrums, or embarrass yourself to make your point. Sometimes all it takes is a well-placed sentence from a woman who knows exactly who she is. That’s a supermodel for a reason.”

Whew, OK, Tyra! We knew you could be shady, but we didn’t know you could do it as smoothly and simply as this.

It should also be noted here that Banks is correct about giving him his first TV role, as she brought him on as a stylist in cycles 23 and 24 of “ANTM” years ago. Roach also confirmed this in an interview with TS Madison in September 2026.

Yet and still, no matter how much shade Roach throws her way, it’s clear that Banks isn’t taking it too seriously and is actually finding a little enjoyment out of it. She recently said as much in a separate interview with TMZ, explaining that years ago, she saw Roach as a star due to how he talks and said she’s simply experiencing him and his ways firsthand now.

“I told Law Roach, you’re a star! Because you speak in sound bites and you know how to get people’s attention. And I gave Law his first chance on television. So what you see, whether it’s—he’s very tea, right? I’m experiencing it firsthand, and I’m enjoying it,” she said.