The private life of Tyler Poarch has captured public attention primarily through his former marriage to TikTok sensation Bella Poarch. While the social media star continues to dominate headlines, her ex-husband has deliberately chosen a path away from the spotlight.
From Military Service to Marriage
Tyler Poarch and Bella first crossed paths in 2016 while both were serving in the United States Navy. At just 19 years old, the two young service members found themselves in the same squadron, though working in different areas. Their initial meeting occurred at a military gym, where their shared introverted nature created an unexpected connection.
Bella later revealed during her appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast that their first encounter felt like love at first sight for both parties. "We were both 19 and very introverted. As soon as we saw each other, it felt like love at first sight," she confessed to host Alex Cooper.
The beginning of their relationship was marked by shyness from both sides. "He didn't say a word, and I didn't either—we were both so shy," Bella recalled. Their repeated encounters at the gym eventually broke the ice, leading to their first conversation and the start of a seven-year relationship.
The Secret Engagement and Wedding
After just two months of dating, Tyler took their relationship to the next level by proposing to Bella. Financial constraints at the time led to a unique proposal—instead of a traditional engagement ring, he presented her with a necklace as a symbol of his commitment.
"He actually proposed to me two years before we got married," Bella explained. "He proposed just months after we started dating. He said, 'You're the only girl I've ever talked to. You're the only girl I've ever even been able to say hi to. We're doing this thing.'"
The couple maintained their engagement for two years before finally eloping to Hawaii. On January 28, 2019, Tyler and Bella exchanged vows in a small, intimate ceremony. Their marriage remained one of the best-kept secrets in the influencer world, with Bella never sharing photos of them together online.
The Inevitable Divorce
In November 2022, Bella made the difficult decision to file for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences as the primary reason. The core issue stemmed from their diverging life paths—while Bella pursued a growing career in music and content creation, Tyler preferred to remain out of the public eye.
"It's hard when I want to pursue music—I want to be an artist, share my music, and create content—but the person you love wants something different," Bella revealed during her podcast appearance. "It makes everything difficult."
The divorce was finalized in October 2023 through the Superior Court of California for the County of Los Angeles. The settlement included no spousal support requests from either party, and the couple had no children together.
Bella has been quick to clarify that the separation was mutual and amicable, directly addressing rumors of infidelity that had circulated online. "We're divorced, but we're on good terms. It was a mutual decision. I know there was a time when people thought I cheated on him and that it caused the divorce, but that's not true. Nothing like that ever happened."
Life After Divorce
Since the divorce, Tyler Poarch has successfully returned to his private life, completely stepping away from the public attention that comes with being associated with a social media star. Now 28 years old, he maintains his privacy, with no public social media presence or comments about his former marriage.
Interestingly, Bella chose to keep Tyler's last name, Poarch, after their divorce. She explained that she preferred it to her adoptive father's surname and liked how it sounded—a decision that speaks to the respectful nature of their separation.
While Bella Poarch continues to build her music career and maintain her status as a TikTok superstar, Tyler represents the other side of celebrity relationships—the partners who choose to step back into anonymity once the chapter closes.
The story of Tyler and Bella Poarch serves as a reminder that not all relationships can survive the pressures of fame and diverging life goals, even when built on a foundation of young love and shared military experience.
