Sam Smith banned from dating apps after catfish mix-up

Sam Smith reveals that they have never used Grindr, and have been banned from other dating apps because the apps did not believe it was really them.

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Sam Smith stated that they were prevented from using dating apps because the service providers doubted their authenticity.

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The 30-year-old hitmaker said that they had attempted to create profiles on Tinder and Hinge but were removed

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from the platform after they were unable to verify their accounts.

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Emphasizing that there is always an opportunity to find love, the non-binary award-winner stated that they would not let their fame get in the way of their dating life.

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Sam Smith performed on Saturday Night Live over the weekend, delighting audiences with an impressive performance and continuing to gain popularity in the United States.

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In an interview with ET Canada, Sam Smith shared details about their experiences with online dating,

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saying "I never used Grindr. I tried Tinder once, but I got kicked off."

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However, Smith added that they have been able to maintain a dating life despite their busy music career.

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If the “Stay With Me” singer were to return to online dating, they said that their profile bio would be about their love for their dog Velma.

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