Tanner's Boss Jokes 'Love On The Spectrum' Fans Are Swarming Shepherd Hotel

[@zonkedmusician1502]

I think Chris at SBSK needs some credit for revealing the wonderful Tanner to the world long before Netflix did. That's where I discovered that wonderful guy. He really does bring nothing but joy to the world and we really need that right now.

[@ChantalOfTheNorth]

YES! That's true isn't it? I forgot about that!

[@hannahstilwell3803]

Yes!!

[@alexialuvscats]

Yes!!!

[@ChaarlyJadee]

YES YES YES!!!!

[@Lexington-Concord1775]

Absolutely true !

[@ariesgirl9592]

That's my son @2:16! He is a freshman in the HCP program at Clemson!

[@trevorcraig2824]

That smile must bring joy to anyone walking up to the front desk!! beautiful! love the proud mama moment!

[@ariesgirl9592]

@@trevorcraig2824 thank you!

[@catherinequigley569]

Always felt that these folks just had beautiful souls and were a blessing from God.

[@kennethdrake7686]

Congrats your clearly doing a great job as a mother!!!! And tell your son keep up the good work!!!

[@ariesgirl9592]

@@kennethdrake7686 I certainly will!

[@carolinasilva7993]

I absolutely LOVE Tanner! He's such a ray of sunshine!

[@TastemyAtrocity]

Awesome business owner. Well done, sir.

[@kinglouie313]

As a Clemson native, I can without a doubt say Tanner is as pure and wholesome in person as he is on camera. A true light to the world. Keep spreading joy 🧡💜

[@ejc5480]

This man is beautiful. Its people like him that enable progress. World changer. Love Tanner too ❤

[@lchanceiv]

Oh my. Why am I crying? Tanner is pure joy!!!!!

[@DancingOnGlass89]

Okay it's not just me. My heart.

[@D_A_Marv]

I had to find tissue myself

[@Melindajane09]

Im crying too.

[@Dark_sideofthemoon]

I thought something was wrong with me lol IM LITERALLY CRYING BECAUSE I LOVE HIM SO MUCH. So innocent and pure!!!! 🥹

[@777sunnyside]

Me too! When Jack Black surprised him, I started crying 😢❤

[@Clarksavannah]

I cannot handle tanner. ❤❤❤❤ PROTECT THIS MAN AT ALL COSTS! He’s absolutely precious.

[@emmalove5080]

I’m 24, and on the autism spectrum myself and this truly is heart warming

[@yael1473]

How can you not smile and be happy with Tanner? Its impossible.❤

[@zonkedmusician1502]

It's like saying you don't like puppies. Doesn't make any sense.

[@dhunter1423]

Thank you Kelly for SHINING THE LIGHT!!!😁🤩

[@lwatt060708]

Tanner is the best!!! I literally cried watching this because he is such a ray of light and truly does spread joy!!! Thank you Kelly for bringing awareness! And GO TIGERS!!!

[@catherinequigley569]

That fella is so happy and seems to have a beautiful soul. Kelly looks wonderful. She done found the fountain of youth.

[@mandcbruce]

My local YMCA employs several wonderful people who have DS. They have become dear friends. Their presence makes our Y community inclusive, warm and welcoming. My husband & I also have an adult child on the spectrum. I am more empathetic and patient person for sure having this experience. Kelly, thank u for shining a light on these beautiful people!!❤

[@gobake3]

Made my day watching this. Tanner is a pure ball of light!!

[@miliar1234]

He literally brings joy to the world.

[@dawsons9876]

Love tanner!! And I love how inclusive the hotel is with their employees. So awesome!!

[@johnbarone8948]

Tanner has a heart of gold, his enthusiasm and positive energy is something to behold.

[@julievanderleest]

Why am I crying? This is just so amazing! Tanner is incredible! I first saw him on SBSK when Chris interviewed him with his two roommates. That’s where he was first introduced to the rest of us. I just love him!❤

[@joleciahardin]

Me too 😂😂❤ I’m balling! He is everything!! 🎉🎉

[@AlliesBeautyTips]

I love when he says “yes ma’am” he’s such a gentleman 😊

[@journeylvr]

I hope Tanner and all of the other “ stars” in Love On The Spectrum find love. I was a Special Education Teacher before I retired.I miss the students/clients so very much!!

[@juliabutterfly3224]

The thing that really stands out to me here is that Kelly is conducting this interview, no differently than with any other guest. This seems so simple. But you wouldn’t believe the amount of people that talk down to people with disabilities or infantilize us. So happy to see this handled as the normal thing it is ❤️

[@TheWorld-xs8ly]

I noticed that too. She did a great job interviewing him

[@cpirtle]

Wow how cool! Rick is a perfect example of someone turning their circumstance into a blessing for others. Tanner is a special dude ♥️

[@vanesavargas7728]

I just love love this!! Tanner is the best! Definitely will have to meet him one day! He is pure joy and always so sweet. ❤️🥰😘

[@taralynn7441]

Tanner makes my whole heart happy. ❤

[@javavita]

Christ Jesus dwells in Tanner! The Joy of The Lord is with him. Such an incredible human being!

[@roxanneponder5240]

This is so wonderful! I had the biggest smile on my face as I watched, while tears streamed down my face. I absolutely love Tanner!

[@winertkid]

Love Clemson LIFE program! It’s an incredible program with incredible students and mentors!!! And Tanner is a very kind and hard worker!! ❤🎉

[@laurenbendik2006]

I used to be a job coach for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and I can tell u that it can be a challenge to find employers willing to hire. And even when they do, sometimes it doesnt last long. And it has to be the right job. I had a client set on being a chef in a restaurant, but it really wasnt in their range of ability. That’s a difficult job for anyone. And some employers were not willing to budge even a bit; if he couldnt slice all the veggies in a consistent size, they let him go. Anyways, it really takes alot of persistence of matchmaking: the right job for the person and an employer who is willing to make reasonable accommodation.

[@cc-terfay]

I know a bakery in my area opened up because of this exact issue! Lots of people with disabilities want to work in a kitchen, so they made a bakery exclusively hiring those with disabilities to work! They are an amazing bakery / coffee shop and their sweets are delicious

[@lukerowlandmusic]

Yesss!! We need a Tanner segment every week! More Love on the Spectrum content please :)

[@spk633]

I have a 33 year old son that received his autism diagnosis at the age of two. It is beyond heartwarming to see this young man (Tanner) thrive. Having said that, it breaks my heart that programs like this are few and far between for our most vulnerable adults on the autism spectrum. My son deserves to thrive and reach his potential too. 🥰❤️

[@emmarose6590]

Omg crying. He’s such a light

[@Mommygirl4]

I love the show and had no idea about the hotel and its mission, absolutely beautiful! I know the show has mix review’s but as a mom w a child on the spectrum, it truly brings lots of comfort, joy and hope 💜🙏

[@tinyrachy]

Honestly, what a precious soul, hope this kind man is protected at all cost! ❤

[@antinsanwo]

Tanner is pure joy, always makes me a smile

[@TeranceThatch]

If I am ever in Clemson, I will book a room at the Shepherd Hotel to meet Tanner and be in his amazing presence.

[@brittanyknol]

Thank you Kelly for sharing this story ❤️

[@samanthanechifor7115]

Love love love Tanner! Such a pure soul! ❤

[@yanjelizperez8729]

❤ April is Disability Awareness month and April 2nd is National Autism Awareness day. As a Hispanic disabled woman with Spina Bifida, this segment means the absolute world to me. My goal and my mission is to spread as much knowledge about disability as possible. Thank you Kelly from the bottom of my little heart for what you're doing. People need to know that disability doesn't mean unable, it just means differently able. I send you a warm hug from a distance. May you and people like Rick and Tanner continue to shine on in all you do.xoxo

[@mc6016]

He’s truly a special person 🤍🩵

[@Anjleena_7860]

He’s so handsome and he brings joy to everyone omg!

[@tonifitz6831]

Well done to Mr Rick. A very good man xx

[@delaneymettey3946]

I'm 23 going on 24 and I have High Functioning Autism❤️ this video brought me so much Joy🩷

[@robsmith103]

Tanner and love on the spectrum in general just gives me so much hope and restores my faith in humanity and no i haven’t been cutting onions 🥲

[@kristenhart4984]

I’m crying too. Such a great boss and I love Tanner! ❤

[@roxyredrose1]

He seemed so excited and happy to hear the audience clapping for him!! It was either that or slight nerves but it was still very sweet

[@CourtneyS24]

Pure joy 😊 everyone needs a Tanner in their lives ❤ What an amazing hotel!

[@cali_5107]

Why am I tearing up. Tanner has me just smiling

[@Erica_America32]

We love you Tanner!! ❤❤ Such a sweetheart

[@AmyJoyLandry]

So beautiful 🥹🩷 Speaking of which, Kelly's eyes when she sings. I've never seen such genuine sincerity. Always feels like she's singing directly to you. Love love love that there's a song at the beginning of every show. Think my favorite singer ever

[@rosemarydavila5755]

Way to go Rick! You were a great mentor to me and I’m so very proud of the wonderful work you are doing. God bless you and your Shepard family!

[@arhodsden]

Kelly Clarkson, this clip had me in tears! Thank you, and Jack Black, for also being amazing humans and spreading joy. Tanner was so genuinely happy by this. Touched my heart in a huge way ❤❤❤

[@sff.f1114]

I love Tanner so much!!❤

[@ng5265]

What an amazing service Rick does ❤️🙏

[@shellyfletcher5311]

It is great to see how many lives Tanner has touched and how happy he makes so many of us! Truly heartwarming

[@pwagenblass]

LIFE is great and beautiful! Project Forward seems to project much the same light and joy here on Cape Cod.

[@DarrickDraper]

We love you Tanner!

[@BookNerd1102]

I adore this young man.

[@Wrenn180]

Tanner does indeed bring lots of joy❤

[@sheilamalone3453]

Who doesn't love Tanner Smith truly a pure wonderful soul

[@59markr]

Beyond heartwarming. Go Tanner!!

[@wowzatrishiebunz]

I love Tanner and am so happy he found his special person.

[@didikennedy9079]

With all the crap going on in this world, how good is it seeing people like this ❤ so heartwarming. We need more people like Mr Rick and Tanner

[@isaacdurfey6978]

Yeah I cried…not ashamed

[@robsmith103]

Same dude haha

[@bcb7443]

Kelly: THANKS for highlighting autism!!

[@WayneMcQuillan]

I wish I had a friend like Tanner

[@killawalez3944]

Everyone needs someone like Tanner in their life 😭😭😭😭🖤🖤🖤

[@slimsonite2111]

More people like Rick please 🙏🏼🙇🏼‍♀️

[@giulianoscorcelli8209]

they made me cry

[@aifricbrennan473]

Everyone needs a tanner in their life ❤ he is AMAZING!!!!!

[@LaurenKaminski]

Dang this make me cry! 😭🥲

[@kiarrapierce]

Tanner has such a good vibe. What a sweetheart.

[@frenchtoast7742]

I love “ Love on the Spectrum “! It’s the best show on Netflix!!! You must watch it now ❤❤❤

[@ChaarlyJadee]

Crying😭 WE LOVE TANNER!!!🥰

[@kidneythief6833]

Tanner is a the man!! He’s such a sweet guy

[@kennethdrake7686]

This is beautiful!!!

[@gracem9272]

Amazing!!!

[@ChantalOfTheNorth]

Can we get more people like Tanner walking around in the world, please?

[@Brainjoy01]

This is no disrespect to anyone but its going to have to wait until business can afford to do this again. At least in major cities, people with masters degrees cannot get hired at minimum wage jobs. So someone like myself, disabled, needing part time or "patience" is last last last. We need more bosses like that

[@nusratferdous3105]

Amazing, hope to visit one day!

[@kelseytijerina9163]

I love this so much!!!!

[@Reaching_for_Divine]

Protect tanner at all costs!!

[@caitlynmurphy9589]

Tanner is so sweet ❤

[@EastTexasMama]

Love love this!!!

[@caitlynmurphy9589]

The boss seems so pure

[@thatkayleegirl50]

I live 15mins from Clemson and I still want to stay at the hotel ❤

[@gloriahufnagel5556]

I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!

[@CandiCEOk33]

Omg so amazing 😍😍😍

[@tashaax1993xanimalloverx]

No one gonna point out how amazing Kelly looks now! shes lost so much weight! Good for her! ❤

[@thorned10]

I’m commenting before watching this video segment, but he just seems like the sweetest guy. I truly hope that no evil in this world comes anywhere near him.

[@lovexluvxlove]

“explain what autism means to you” 😭 I’m so glad kelly asked him that question. acknowledging that autism is a spectrum and affects each person differently ~~ acknowledging tanner as an individual. letting him speak for himself.. beautiful

[@leolovevaz7380]

Tanner brings joy!!!

[@tashaax1993xanimalloverx]

Oh i love Tanner best one by far on the show ❤

[@asavannah7439]

I really liked James as well. He was always funny and grumpy, I like grumpy men 😆

[@JasmineGoodenDisciple]

I’m about to start crying 😭😭😊

[@personlady2438]

Tanner is pure love.

[@maddiedutton7546]

Man there are some good people in the world 😢

[@Audrey.17]

Hi Tanner! I love Jack Black too!

[@GenVNight]

OMG i want to work there!!!!!! I might have to move to Columbia, SC and applying.

[@Miggymini]

Oh my God Tanner is so adorable 🥰

[@claussenslacka]

I need this in my area. He is so right. I worry about my kid when I am gone. I don't know that she will ever get a job, have her own place, etc

[@rafaeljoaoantunes1042]

Everyone trying to k1ll his own boss and this kind and beautiful soul saying: "I love you, Mr. Rick" 😭😭😭