Adele’s Romantic Bliss with Rich Paul! The singer has finally confirmed her engagement to her sports agent beau, putting an end to the long-standing rumors surrounding their relationship. With over three years of romance under their belt, fans have been speculating about the couple’s marital status, and now, they can finally rejoice!

During her Las Vegas residency shows, Adele has been dropping hints about her relationship, referring to Rich as her “husband” and herself as his “wife.” Although she had previously denied marriage rumors in an interview, she recently revealed her engagement during a show in Germany. Let’s take a look back at the key moments leading up to the proposal.

Adele Spotted with a Diamond Ring in November 2021

Shortly after going Instagram official in September 2021, Adele was seen wearing a band on her wedding finger, sparking speculation about her relationship status. Although she later removed the ring, a source close to the singer revealed that she believed Rich was her “soulmate.”

In an interview that December, Adele opened up about her desire to get married again, saying, “I’m definitely open to marriage again. The feeling I had of being married was the safest feeling I’ve ever had in my life, and sadly it didn’t work out, but I miss being married.”

Adele Rocks a Diamond Ring at the 2022 BRIT Awards

Fans were convinced that Adele and Rich had gotten engaged when she wore a massive diamond ring to the BRIT Awards in February 2022. Before the ceremony, Adele had shared a message from Rich, saying “Rich sends his love,” which only added fuel to the speculation.

Adele Denies Marriage and Engagement Rumors in Interview

After the BRIT Awards, Adele and Rich’s romance reached new heights. They moved in together in May 2022, and Rich hinted at wanting more kids in a June interview. Adele also expressed her desire for more children in a radio interview that July.

In an interview published in August 2022, Adele put the marriage rumors to rest, saying, “Well, I’m not married… I’m just in loooove! I’m happy as I’ll ever be. I might as well be married.” She also clarified the meaning behind her stunning rings, saying, “I’m not engaged. I just love high-end jewelry, boy!”

Adele Gushes About Rich Paul in June 2023 Concert

During a June concert of her Las Vegas residency, Adele proclaimed her love for Rich, saying, “I intend to be married for the rest of my life to my man.” She also opened up about possible baby plans, telling a fan, “I really want to be a mom again soon, so every time I see a name I like, I write it down in my phone.”

Adele Calls Rich Her ‘Husband’ in September 2023

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During a Las Vegas concert, Adele sparked more marriage speculation when she referred to Rich as her “husband” in a clip that circulated on social media. “You can’t marry me. I’m straight, my love, and my husband’s here tonight,” she said.

Adele Calls Herself Rich’s ‘Wife’

Just days after referring to Rich as her “husband,” Adele made a similar comment during a speech, saying, “I’m not the greatest wife, really, when it comes to football, even though my partner absolutely loves it.”

Rich Plays Coy

While promoting his memoir, Rich gave an interview. When asked about his relationship with Adele, he gushed about the singer, saying, “She’s been great. I think she would agree that we’ve definitely helped each other. I’m in a good space. We’re in a good space. We’re superb.”

After Adele sparked marriage speculation, a source explained why they call each other “husband” and “wife” in a report. They said that while they’re not married, they think a wedding would be “just a ceremony,” but they do already act as if they’re married.

The insider further explained that calling each other “husband” and “wife” isn’t a new occurrence in their relationship. They said Rich started referring to her as such only a couple of months into their romance. “They aren’t married but they do call each other husband and wife and have been for a while now,” they said.

Adele Previously Reported To Have Married Rich

Adele reportedly shared the news that she married Rich at Alan Carr‘s comedy show in Los Angeles. Two audience members told that Alan asked the crowd if anyone got married recently, and Adele shouted, “I did.”

Adele and Rich Confirm Their Engagement!

The “All I Ask” singer seemingly confirmed that her relationship has advanced to the next level during her show in Munich, Germany. In a video recorded by a fan in the audience, Adele was seen responding to a fan who asked, “Will you marry me?” She showed off a rock on her wedding finger and replied, “I’m already getting married.”

Though neither Adele nor Rich have publicly announced their engagement on social media, this subtle hint earned the artist a roar of cheers from the crowd.