AceShowbiz - "Gossip Girl" actress Chanel Maya Banks was reported missing on November 8, 2023, after family members hadn't heard from her since October 30. Banks, who played Sawyer Bennett, a friend of Jenny Humphrey in Season 3, was discovered safe on November 15. However, her reappearance came with startling allegations.

Banks' relatives, particularly her cousin Danielle-Tori Singh, raised alarms and spearheaded the search effort. Singh asserted that the actress's complete silence was a red flag as she "doesn't go more than 48 hours without speaking to me or her mom.

Police confirmed that Banks had been located in Texas and that no foul play was suspected. Nonetheless, Danielle-Tori Singh dismissed these updates as "fake news," insisting on continuing the search which prompted Banks to elucidate her situation further via social media posts.

Upon her reappearance, Banks issued a statement that diverges dramatically from her relatives' accounts. In a post on instagram associated with her, she introduced herself, "My name is Chanel Banks, I'm a 36-year-old American nobody," and continued with the cryptic message, "there will be no more lies."

Banks later revealed that she had willingly disappeared to "escape my cage" and accused her family of severe abuse. She claimed her family tried to put her under conservatorship to gain "complete legal control." According to Banks, she hadn't been in contact with her cousin or other family members for over 15 years.

Chanel Banks' detailed post revealed a narrative intertwined with religious faith and personal liberation. She explained her recent actions as a pursuit of freedom, driven by spiritual guidance that led her to a first-class flight to what she called the "Promise Land."

She stressed that she was "finally free" from her family, and vehemently discouraged people from donating to crowdfunding efforts initiated by her relatives, stating, "PLEASE DO NOT DONATE TO ANY GO FUND ME THAT SAYS I'M MISSING I AM NOT MISSING."

This ongoing case has sparked both relief and confusion among her fanbase. With Banks' conflicting statements and her strong allegations, the true story behind her disappearance and resurfacing remains as enigmatic as ever. Her narrative has undeniably captured public attention, leaving many anxiously awaiting more information.