Adele's dating history: Everything we know about her past romances amid rumours she's married Rich Paul-HO

There’s always been speculation around Adele’s love life, largely thanks to the megastar singing about heartbreak and romance over the years in her hit songs.

Recently, the rumour mill has been sent into overdrive with whispers the British star, 35, is now married to her American sports agent boyfriend, Rich Paul, 41.

Rumours began circling after she called him her ”husband” while performing in Las Vegas as part of her residency, and she only added fuel to the fire when she posted a series of pictures of herself showing off what seemed to be a 10-carat diamond ring on her wedding finger.

Now, it’s been claimed the singer has ‘confirmed’ the marriage rumours during a comedy show.

According to two submissions sent to celebrity gossip account Deuxmoi, Adele announced her marriage during her good friend Alan Carr’s comedy show in LA.”It was super small and intimate, maybe 75 people,” wrote one of the sources.ele was sitting right behind me with a friend having the best time. She didn’t care if people knew she was there, [she] was heckling him, they’re best friends.”When he asked if anyone got married recently she yelled ‘I did’.”The source also added, “[It] was super cute all around and was super sweet.”The second source reported the exact same situation, explaining the singer ‘confirmed’ her marriage in response to a question posed by Carr.The songstress is known to keep her private life close to her chest, and prior to her current relationship with Paul, the only confirmed relationship we knew of was the one with her ex-husband Simon Konecki, with whom she shares a son.Let’s take a look at everything we know about Adele’s dating – and marital – history.

Rich Paul

During her September 23 show, Adele humorously referred to herself as Rich Paul’s “wife,” as reported by US Weekly. She shared her efforts to understand and appreciate American football, acknowledging her shortcomings as a football spouse despite Paul’s enthusiasm for the sport. This playful remark followed a fan’s jesting proposal at a previous September 16 show, where Adele politely declined, citing her straight orientation and her commitment to Paul. When the fan suggested she give it a try, Adele humorously declined again, reaffirming her relationship with Paul.

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The clip was posted to TikTok and fans immediately began speculating whether the songstress was joking or serious about marrying her beau of two years.Last week, Paul did little to dispel rumours they’re married while promoting his new memoir on CBS Mornings with Gayle King.”When I see her [Adele], should I say, ‘Hi, Mrs. Paul?'” King asked.Paul replied with a laugh while keeping mum, “You can say whatever you want.”He added: “We’re in a good space. Happy.”However, he didn’t want to touch too much on their personal life, saying: “It’s not for the media. It’s not for paparazzi. It’s for us.”On October 15, Adele shared a series of herself backstage ahead of performing in Vegas as part of her residency and showed off a huge diamond ring.”Weekend 31,” the post was captioned.In one shot, she holds up Paul’s new memoir while giving fans a good look at her ring.”It’s the rock for me,” one fan commented underneath. And now, the singer has reportedly ‘confirmed’ the rumours.Celebrity gossip account Deuxmoi was sent two separate submissions from attendees at Alan Carr’s LA comedy show, both explaining that Adele announced her marriage in response to one of Carr’s questions.”She didn’t care if people knew she was there, [she] was heckling him, they’re best friends,” wrote one source. “When he asked if anyone got married recently she yelled ‘I did’.”[It] was super cute all around and was super sweet.”Adele has attracted persistent marriage rumours since she first began dating Paul in July 2021, when the pair were spotted on a date.The couple met at a mutual friend’s birthday party and immediately hit it off.

In a 2021 interview with Vogue, Adele disclosed, “I was a bit drunk,” referring to the moment she asked Rich Paul, “Do you want to sign me? I’m an athlete now.” She recounted Paul’s lively demeanor, contrasting with the others who were merely seated. Despite rumors circulating last year about their alleged marriage, Adele dispelled them in an interview with Elle, affirming, “I’m not married. I’m not married!…I’m just in loooove! I’m happy as I’ll ever be.” Speaking to Oprah, she praised Paul’s humor and intelligence, describing him as hilarious and smart, while also expressing admiration for his abilities. Adele further revealed that her relationship with Paul represents the first time she’s loved herself and been receptive to loving and being loved by someone else.Breakup rumours swirled prior to her performance at the BRIT Awards in February 2022, which she seemingly shut down in a cheeky Instagram post.”Hiya, so I’m really happy to say that I am performing at the Brits next week!! Anddddd I’ll also be popping in to see Graham for a chat on the couch while I’m in town too! I’m looking forward to it!” Adele wrote.She then added: “Oh, and Rich sends his love ♥️”At the BRIT Awards, she then sparked engagement rumours when she sported a giant diamond ring on her left ring finger, which still haven’t been confirmed.When asked about it on national television a few days later, an appearance where she still wore the large sparkler, she coyly responded, “As if I would ever tell anyone if I was or wasn’t.”
Adele and Rich Paul

In May, Adele shared a series of snaps with Paul on her Instagram, with the lead photo being of the couple posing in front of a house together, holding up a set of keys.”Time flies 💋 ✨ ♥️,” the caption read.It is unclear when the photos were taken, though in January, the megastar bought Sylvester Stallone’s sprawling Beverly Hills estate for $80 million.Since then, both Paul and Adele have spoken about wanting to have more kids.Paul, 40, has three children from a past relationship, and Adele has her ten-year-old son Angelo Adkins with her ex-husband.The songstress recently spoke to BBC’s Desert Island Discs about how she “love[s] being a mum.””I definitely would like a couple more kids,” she said. “It would be wonderful if we can. If not, I’ve got Angelo. I just want to be happy.”Just a few weeks ago, she told fans at her Vegas residency that she’s “ready to be a mother again soon”. Adele is ready to be a mum again

Footage of Adele discussing her desire to expand her family surfaced on TikTok, where she expressed her eagerness to become a mother again. She mentioned keeping a list of favorite baby names on her phone and joked about her partner, Rich Paul, loving the name Parker. Adele also shared that Paul’s memoir, detailing his challenging upbringing, resonated with her emotionally.In a 2021 interview with Vogue, Adele revealed her intoxicated proposal to Paul, referring to him as her “soul mate” and expressing her love and happiness. She also acknowledged her own struggles growing up, including her father’s absence and her subsequent journey to self-love.Regarding her rumored relationship with rapper Skepta, Adele addressed speculation about their romance and joked about returning to her single life. Adele’s previous marriage to Simon Konecki ended in separation in 2019, although they continue to co-parent their son, Angelo. Adele hinted at having a secret boyfriend post-divorce, while details about him remain undisclosed.Adele’s past relationships have inspired her music, notably her ex-boyfriend, often referred to as “Mr. 21,” who influenced her hit album 21. She also drew inspiration from her first love for her debut album 19, which chronicled her journey through heartbreak. Despite the challenges, Adele’s music continues to resonate with fans worldwide, capturing the complexities of love and loss in a deeply personal way.

Skepta

In September 2019, rumours flew that Adele was dating British rapper Skepta. It was widely reported the pair – both from Tottenham, London – dated for five months after her marriage came to an end. They have since split.Lyrics from Skepta’s 2019 song ‘Mic Check’ are reportedly about the singer: “Can you handle the fame? You know you’re f—ing with a star. When you’re f—ing with me, they talk about you in the press.” This, however, has not been confirmed.On June 29, 2020, Skepta left a flirty message for Adele in the comments of one of her Instagram posts, causing fans to wonder if the pair were back on.Then in October 2020, reports circulated that they were officially dating — but Adele was quick to put those rumours to bed, joking she was “going back to my cave now to be the (single) cat lady that I am.”
Adele, husband, Simon Konecki, Grammy Awards, 2013

Simon Konecki

Adele’s relationship with Simon Konecki began in 2011, culminating in the birth of their son, Angelo, in 2012. After five years of dating, Adele and Konecki married in 2016, a fact Adele confirmed during her acceptance speech at the 2017 Grammys. She affectionately referred to Konecki as her husband during the ceremony and publicly acknowledged their marriage.However, their marital bliss was short-lived, as Adele’s publicist announced their separation in April 2019. The statement emphasized their commitment to co-parenting their son lovingly and requested privacy regarding their personal matters. Notably, it was reported that the couple did not have a prenuptial agreement in place before their April 2016 wedding. Despite their separation, Adele and Konecki continue to live in close proximity for the sake of their son, residing across the street from each other.In 2022, Adele hinted at a new romantic relationship after her divorce, although she has kept the identity of her mystery boyfriend private.

Mr 21: The man behind Adele’s album, 21

Adele fans coined the phrase ‘Mr 21’ for the man behind the singer’s hit songs ‘Rolling in the Deep’, ‘Set Fire to the Rain’, ‘Turning Tables’ and ‘Someone Like You’ from her second album, 21.The pair apparently dated from 2008 to 2009, and in an interview with Out, Adele said she would have given up her “career, friendships and hobbies” to be with him.”He was my soul mate,” she said. “We had everything – on every level we were totally right. We’d finish each other’s sentences, and he could just pick up how I was feeling by the look in my eye, down to a T, and we loved the same things and hated the same things, and we were brave when the other was brave and weak when the other one was weak.”And I think that’s rare when you find the full circle in one person, and I think that’s what I’ll always be looking for in other men.”

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In a candid interview with Vogue in 2012, Adele reflected on her past relationship, acknowledging that while her former partner was “great,” their relationship was ultimately doomed. She expressed initial reluctance to credit him for inspiring her record, but over time, she came to realize his significant impact on her life.Adele admitted that meeting him had profoundly changed her, enabling her to achieve things she never thought possible. She believed that without him, she would have remained the same “little girl” she was at 18. Through the experience, she gained clarity on her desires for herself and in a partner, a realization she had not previously possessed.The track “Rumour Has It” was inspired by the aftermath of her breakup with this individual. Contrary to popular belief, the song wasn’t about media speculation but rather the discomfort of having her own friends believe rumors about her, which she found embarrassing.There have been rumors suggesting that the person referred to as “Mr. 21” is Adele’s former photographer, Alex Sturrock, who accompanied her on the “An Evening with Adele” tour. The song “Someone Like You” was born out of Adele’s discovery that this individual had become engaged to someone else following their split, further emphasizing the emotional impact of their relationship.

The cheating boyfriend who inspired Adele’s album, 19

Adele’s first-known love was the man who inspired her debut album 19. Adele dumped the anonymous boyfriend after he cheated on her. In an interview with The Guardian in 2008, she revealed she dumped him via text.”I prefer people to write it down in a message or text or email,” she said, explaining that she hates confrontation. “When I broke up with my boyfriend I did it by text. ‘Babe, I can’t do it no more.'”He inspired the songs ‘Chasing Pavements’, ‘Cold Shoulder’, ‘Melt My Heart to Stone’, ‘First Love’, ‘Right as Rain’ and ‘Tired’.In 2011, Adele revealed the man wanted a cut of her royalties for being the inspiration behind 19.”For about a week he was calling and was deadly serious about it,” Adele told The Sun. “Finally, I said, ‘Well, you made my life hell, so I lived it and now I deserve it.’ He really thought he’d had some input into the creative process by being a pr–k. I’ll give him this credit – he made me an adult and put me on the road that I’m travelling.”Adele’s song ‘Daydreamer’, however, is about a different boy: A bisexual friend she had fallen in love with who, at her 18th birthday party, told her he felt the same way only to leave four hours later with one of her gay friends.She recalled thinking, “‘We’re not even going out yet and you’ve cheated on me already!’ So ‘Daydreamer’ is about everything I wanted him to be. The daydream of him.”