Bella Hadid's Single Status On Shaky Grounds With New Information In Ex's Arrest

By Afouda Bamidele on February 4, 2026 at 7:30 PM EST

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The flames of love might still be burning right at the center of Bella Hadid's heart!

New information coming from the arrest of the model's ex, Adan Banuelos, a few days ago, now shows that she was actually at the scene of the arrest.

Bella Hadid and her pro horse rider ex reportedly called it quits shortly after the holidays, and the episode weighed very heavily on the model's emotions; hence, she had to distract herself with more work.

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Bella Hadid Was Reportedly Pulled Over By The Cops

Bella Hadid
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Law enforcement agents have now explained that deputies initially summoned the media personality to pull over during the traffic stop at Gator's Cantina in Weatherford, Texas.

Banuelos reportedly saw this and approached the scene where the officer shared in the statement that his slurred speech and glassy, bloodshot eyes were beyond apparent.

The arrest report claimed Hadid was Banuelos' girlfriend, and the horse rider had expressed his concern for his partner while they talked at the scene. Adan had reportedly explained to the cops that he followed Hadid after she left her phone in the bar.

While all this was going on, the officer noted that the equestrian left a dog in his actively running white truck, and he later shared that the dog belonged to Hadid.

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TMZ reported that the statement noted that Banuelos admitted to drinking four beers during the day and also agreed to take a field sobriety test, which helped officers confirm that he was truly drunk.

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Adan Banuelos' Properties Were Handed Over To The Model

Bella Hadid holds hands with her boyfriend Adan Banuelos as they leave her Orabella party
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The officer noted in the paper that they made a decision to keep Banuelos in custody to prevent him from operating any vehicle or posing any danger to himself and others around.

"I released Adan's property and his vehicle to his girlfriend, who was identified as Isabella Hadid, at his request," the officer continued. Upon his arrival at the Parker County Jail, Banuelos seemingly denied driving the white truck to the bar while leaving out the name of the supposed driver.

The horse rider also told the police that he was at home with a friend when the model came home and went back to the bar. "Adan said that he and his friend got into the truck and drove after Isabella, and when they arrived at the bar, his friend went inside, and Adan walked over to the traffic stop," the statement added.

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Bella Hadid Was Spotted Getting The Steps In With Her Ex Before His Arrest

A viral video on Reddit also corroborated the story that Hadid and Banuelos were together shortly before he got into trouble. In the video, the former couple was seen wearing nearly matching outfits and waltzing away in each other's arms with a few kisses in between.

Banuelos even spun Hadid round, flashing their matching cowboy belts at the camera as the model gave a hearty laugh and melted into the equestrian's embrace.

Reddit users flocked to the comment section with several observations suggesting that Hadid was being a good sport because she did not want to make a scene with her "alcoholic ex."

This commenter wrote: "It's so wild to me that the most glamorous supermodel in the world is slumming it in this crappy bar with this dude who seems to be a huge loser."

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Another user then questioned Hadid's taste in men and why she always gets in "messy" relationships. A fourth commenter dropped a very poignant analysis of the duo's relationship and their compatibility:

"I found it quite strange when their relationship first appeared on the scene. For those unfamiliar with the cutting horse sport, Adan has a… reputation let's say. And for Bella who has been vocal about being sober and her mental health etc… this didn't strike me as a good match from the start."

The TV Personality Threw Herself Into Her Career As A Post-Split Coping Mechanism

Bella Hadid leaves the set of the series "The Beauty" in Paris
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Hadid and Banuelos were an item for about two years before their alleged split, and they were never caught not speaking nice things about each other to the press.

However, when they reportedly separated amicably over the holidays, it was a tough pill for the model to swallow, but she found a way to cope by spending time with her family, loved ones, and going on a working spree.

In the story by The Blast, sources close to the model revealed that following the breakup, she has made public appearances and attended events on behalf of her brand, Orebella.

She reportedly flew out with her pals to also get her head off the pressure of ending her whirlwind romance, as she allegedly thought Banuelos was "the one."

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As for what caused the split, sources noted that it was due to their very demanding schedule, which threw them apart for weeks or months. This reportedly forced them to deal with the complexities of a long-distance relationship despite Hadid moving to Texas in 2023.

Bella Hadid Began The Year 2026 With A Strong Statement About Inclusion

Bella Hadid arriving at Costes hotel during Paris Fashion Week
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The 29-year-old took a break from the whirlwind in her romantic life to speak on a sensitive issue in the fashion industry. As noted by The Blast, Bella's point revolved around a practice by Dolce & Gabbana in relation to their latest fashion campaign.

Bella hopped in the comment section of a French fashion commentator, Elias Medini, who claimed that the brand's casting did not include Asians, Africans, blondes, or even Arabs. Medini described the casting as "fifty shades of white." The model left some strong words in the comments, stating:

"Shocked people actually support this company still, it's embarrassing, Models/stylists/ casting, the whole damn thing." She continued that the brand has been canceled for years due to their years of alleged "racism, sexism, bigotry, xenophobia."

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The big question now is whether Bella Hadid and Adan Banuelos are really broken up?

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