Impossibly attractive people searching for love on reality TV is nothing new. From The Bachelor to Love Is Blind, we've been addicted to many juicy variations on the same compelling format. But it's decidedly unusual when the hottest man on the planet admits even he needs a little help in the romance department. Six-foot-two modeling legend Tyson Beckford, who shot to fame in the early 1990s with smoldering ad campaigns for Ralph Lauren, has dated models, actresses and socialites. Laser-focused on his career, which branched out to include successes on the runway and in acting and hosting, he's still single at 54. (Let's all agree, though, that he looks the same as he did at 24!) So he's putting himself out there on Bravo's Kings Court (Sundays, 9 p.m., and streaming next day on Peacock) alongside two other eligible bachelors, NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer and the WWE's Thaddeus "Titus O'Neil" Bullard. Hey, it's a strategy once endorsed by Travis Kelce: He was set up with 50 women, one from each state, when he headlined E!'s Catching Kelce in 2016... although we know how that ultimately turned out. For Beckford, this wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision, but so far, it's shaping up to be a good one. Naturally, the diverse cast of gorgeous, intelligent, sassy women all think Beckford is hot, but will any of their flirtations blossom into lasting love? After his cover shoot at NYC's Elsie Rooftop and Penthouse, Us sat down with Beckford to find out how past heartbreak, misconceptions about who he is and a burning desire to be a dad again (son Jordan, with ex April Roomet, is 26) brought him here. Benedict Evans People are pretty surprised to see you on Kings Court! How did you finally agree to it? I walked away four times. I said, "No, I don't want to do that." But then somebody inside me - my second Tyson in me! - said, "Look, you're just scared to cry on TV and let people know how you've been hurt." And I was like, Maybe this is the therapy I need? Maybe I do need to get back out there? So I said to myself, "Let's do it!" And then I went in and decided not to hold back. We're just going to be our genuine self - that person who is emotional, the mama's boy. We're going to show that side. Why is it so hard for you - widely considered to be the most beautiful man in the world - to find love? Well, I don't have a hard time dating. Let's be clear about that. That comes easy - the supermarket, laundromat, anywhere! But it's finding love. That's not an easy thing for anyone in the limelight to do. I've been around gorgeous models my whole life. So for me, finding somebody in that pack has never been easy. I went in with a clean slate. I've tried other things - except for dating apps, I refuse to do that. But apparently there are a lot of guys on these dating apps pretending to be me! OK, so that was not you who slid into our DMs. Good to know. What are some other misconceptions about you? Well, I'm not gay. I think being a male in fashion, and being told you're good-looking, means that sometimes the first thing that comes to mind is that you're gay, but I'm not. I have friends who are gay, and I do love them and protect them. I just don't think that was something I ever gave off. And secretly, I was always dating somebody. I was always in a relationship, but I never let it get into the press. Tyson Beckford Reveals Foot Fetish, Lusts Over Octavia Spencer's Feet It's definitely true that you take care of yourself! How do you stay looking so young? I'm a picky eater. I love to work out. I'm adventurous. If I'm home in Miami, I'm either out on my motorcycle or at the beach or planning with my friends to go skydiving or something. We're always doing something that requires core strength! I don't drink. I don't eat red meat. I love to eat veggies. I love to snack on carrots and anything healthy. I eat dinner between the hours of 6 and 7:30, and I don't eat anything processed. I take good care of my skin. I drink a lot of water. I go outside. If I'm going to the beach, I'll wear SPF 50. I'm constantly taking care of myself! Women will very much want to know what you're looking for. How would you describe your queen? She's got to be like me - she can't take herself too seriously. You've got to be able to poke fun at yourself, to joke and be funny. I think in the Kings Court house, I'm the funniest one out of all the guys. And she has to be ready to be on the go, because 10 months out of the year, I'm traveling. But she definitely has to have a sense of humor because I'm a practical joker. I'm probably going to get a picture of her sleeping some way and post it on Instagram, and she can't be mad. If she's wearing her mask, I definitely got to get a picture of that. Benedict Evans What else? I try to be everyone's friend in the house - I want somebody as friendly as I am. If we go to a party, I want to know she's good over there, she's entertaining everyone. And if I hear big laughter and she's in the center of it, I know that I