Rich Paul and Adele are reportedly engaged. Two years after making their relationship known to the public, the performer, 34, and her sports agent fiancé, 41, are reportedly preparing for a summer wedding. Online rumor site Deux Moi broke the news, claiming that it had come from a “very trustworthy source.”
Adele was spotted over the weekend performing at her most recent Las Vegas performance while sporting a massive diamond ring on her wedding finger, fueling the most recent rumors.
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Here’s a relationship timeline-
July 2021
Adele was spotted performing in Las Vegas over the weekend while wearing a massive diamond ring on her wedding finger, fueling the latest rumors.
Shortly after, a source told PEOPLE that the two were dating and had been for “a few months.” On The Lowe Post, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst confirmed their relationship status, telling listeners Paul brought “his girlfriend to the game to sit next to LeBron.”
September 19, 2021
Adele accompanied Paul to NBA star Anthony Davis and Marlen P’s wedding in Los Angeles in September 2021. Adele documented the fun night on Instagram after the ceremony, including a photo of her and Paul cuddling up in the photo booth. Though she did not tag Paul in the post, she did include a red heart in the caption.
October 2021
Adele opened up about her relationship with Paul in candid interviews with Vogue and British Vogue for their November 2021 cover stories.
“Rich has just arrived, and I’m not nervous, anxious, or frazzled. It’s the exact opposite. It’s insane.”
She also revealed in the interview that the two first met at a party a few years ago, when she joked to him while “a bit drunk.”
“Do you want to sign me? I’m an athlete now.”
“He’s great. He’s so f—ing funny. He’s so smart, you know,” she went on to say.
Later that month, the couple made another courtside appearance together when they attended the NBA season opener between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers.
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November 2021
Adele opened up about her relationship with Paul during her CBS special with Oprah Winfrey, titled Adele One Night Only.
“He’s just hilarious. Oh, he’s so funny, he’s hilarious, yeah. And very smart. You know, he’s very, very smart. It’s quite incredible watching him do what he does,” she stated.
She also stated that this is the first time she has “loved herself and been open to loving and being loved by someone else.”
“It’s just timing. But it’d be interesting to see what my reaction is like in general to anything that hurts me now that I feel so secure in myself, and I’m talking outside of romance as well,” she said.
January 2022
In January 2022, the two looked extremely amused as they attended a basketball game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Los Angeles Lakers.
February 2022
In an Instagram post teasing her BRIT Awards performance, Adele appeared to address breakup rumours surrounding her and Paul.
“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!”
Just before concluding she wrote – “Oh, and Rich sends his love ♥️.”
Adele sparked engagement rumors on February 8 when she was spotted wearing a diamond ring on her ring finger while attending the BRIT Awards.
The singer played coy about engagement rumors on The Graham Norton Show on Feb. 11, 2022, when the television host pointed out the massive diamond on her left ring finger.
“As if I’d ever tell anyone whether I was or wasn’t,” she replied, referring to her jewellery. “But it’s lovely, isn’t it?”
The couple fueled engagement rumors by appearing together at the NBA All-Star Game on Feb. 20, 2022. They were photographed sitting courtside, holding hands while watching the game.
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May 2022
Adele celebrated her birthday on May 5 with a series of sweet photos with Paul on Instagram, captioned “Time flies.” The gallery concludes with the singer holding a fortune cookie that reads, “You have found good company — enjoy.”
On May 22, the couple was spotted sitting courtside at Game 3 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals. The couple was seen smiling and laughing with each other as they watched the Golden State Warriors take on the Dallas Mavericks.
June 2022
During an interview with E! News, the sports agent alluded to the possibility of growing his family by mentioning having “more kids” and being “an older dad.”
The couple was spotted having dinner at Mother Wolf in Los Angeles on June 19.
Paul and Adele were among the famous visitors who attended Kevin Love and Kate Bock’s wedding ceremony on June 25 at the New York City Public Library.
July 2022
The couple was observed in Porto Cervo, Italy, in July while on vacation. On a yacht with pals, the two could be seen standing by each other’s sides.
August 2022
The singer provided some brief details about her relationship with Paul in her cover story for the September edition of ELLE. “I’ve never been in love like this. I’m obsessed with him,” Adele told the magazine.
After divorcing ex-husband Simon Konecki in 2019—with whom she shares son Angelo—ELLE asked the star if she would ever want to remarry. The star responded, “Yes, absolutely.”
October 2022
The two went to an Audemars Piguet watch brand event in Los Angeles. Paul wore a black sweater and trousers, and Adele wore a black turtleneck dress.
What are some recent activities you’ve been doing that have been making you happy? A fan questioned Adele during “Happy Hour with Adele,” a live stream event for the debut of her “I Drink Wine” music video.
In answer, the singer mentioned her dogs, a phone app, and online shopping before mentioning her boyfriend, a sports agent.
She said – “And then making special time for Rich. The [NBA] season just started, and I’m actually a really big basketball fan, thank god.”
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December 2022
Adele joined Paul in Las Vegas for his 41st birthday celebration. During her performance at Caesars Palace, the “Someone Like You” singer took a brief break to sing the sports agent in the crowd “Happy Birthday.”
From the stage, Adele wished her fan a happy birthday and said, “I love you more than life itself.”
February 2023
At her most recent Las Vegas performance over the weekend, Adele was spotted sporting a sizable diamond band on her wedding finger. The two are reportedly engaged.
