Adele has recently sparked engagement speculation after being photographed wearing a pear-shaped diamond ring while leaving London’s Chiltern Firehouse with her partner, Rich Paul, on July 20. The 36-year-old singer was dressed in a chic all-white outfit, consisting of a button-down top, matching pants, and white heels. Paul, the 42-year-old sports agent, looked equally stylish in a denim jacket and black pants. As they held hands, they appeared to enjoy a night out together amidst growing rumors surrounding their relationship.
The diamond ring in question has many wondering if it’s the same Lorraine Schwartz piece Adele wore at the 2022 BRIT Awards, a moment that previously fueled engagement rumors. At the time, the singer cleverly avoided confirming or denying the speculation when questioned about it, joking on The Graham Norton Show that she wouldn’t tell anyone if she was engaged.
Engagement gossip has continued to swirl around the couple since then, especially after Adele referred to Paul as her “husband” during a Las Vegas residency performance in September 2023. This led fans to believe that they might already be married. Adele was overheard telling a fan, “You can’t marry me. I’m straight, my love, and my husband’s here tonight,” adding even more fuel to the fire.
Adele and Paul first made their relationship public in September 2021, after sharing images and videos from their time at NBA star Anthony Davis and Marlen P’s wedding in Los Angeles. Since then, the couple has attended multiple official events, including NBA games and the 2023 Grammy Awards, where they seemed to be going strong.
In interviews with Vogue and British Vogue in late 2021, Adele opened up about her relationship with Paul, describing him as both funny and smart. She also shared how he made her feel at ease, saying, “I don’t feel anxious or nervous or frazzled. It’s quite the opposite. It’s wild.”
The couple has continued to make public appearances together, including the NBA Playoffs in April 2023 and attending Rich Paul’s birthday bash in Los Angeles that December. Sources close to the couple have recently shared that their relationship is in a great place, with one source noting that they “inspire each other.”
While the couple has remained relatively private about their future, the recent sighting and the ongoing rumors leave fans eagerly speculating whether Adele and Rich Paul are indeed taking the next step in their relationship.
