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Niamh Spence

Adele and Skepta rumours explained - from bonding over Tottenham to £16k gold necklace

She’s one of the world’s most famous singers, but the romance rumour mill has always wondered whether Adele and grime MC Skepta were closer than they let on.

Whilst this week, Adele has sent the rumour mill in overdrive as fans think they've finally spotted proof that she has wed partner Rich Paul.

The Hello singer has had a rocky road in romance, including heartbreak, divorce and THOSE rumours between her and Skepta that just won’t quit…

Romance rumours fly between Adele and Skepta

Tongues initially started wagging about Adele and British rapper Skepta that the pair were reportedly dating in 2019, with their relationship ending after just five months.

She has faced Skepta romance rumours for years (Getty Images)
They are thought to have bonded over their links to Tottenham (Getty Images for Greenwich Peninsula)

The pair were thought to have bonded on their mutual links to London’s Tottenham.

In 2020, rumours started up again after Skepta left a flirty message in the comments of Adele’s Instagram. Eagle eyed fans were quick to spot the saucy comments, leading to questions of

However, Adele was quick to quash the rumours. In October 2020, she told fans: “[I am] going back to my cave now to be the (single) cat lady that I am."

She denied all the rumours in 2020 (Getty)

Despite not being together, the pair are reportedly very close.

Adele was reported to have gifted close pal Skepta a £16,000 gold chain for his birthday. Friends of the MC artist said at the time: “He was showing friends the chain and seemed pretty hyped about it.”

They added: “Whilst they’re not officially in a relationship, they are very close.”

Adele is now dating Rich Paul

Singer Adele and Rich Paul, who manages stars like LeBron James and Ben Simmons, only made their relationship official in the summer of 2021. However the pair had met years before.

Adele is currently dating top sports agent Rich Paul (Getty Images)

During a past interview with Rolling Stone, Adele described her relationship with Rich as being the most 'incredible, openhearted, and easiest' one she's ever been in.

She also added: “I didn’t really tell many of my friends at the beginning because I wanted to keep it to myself.”

Fans spot clues that Adele might have had a secret wedding

Eagle eyed fans have spotted a solid gold ring on Adele’s ring finger, leading to rumours that the singer could have wed current beau Rich Paul.

This isn’t the first time rumours that Adele has wed Rich Paul have surfaced. In the background of a picture fans spotted a personalised game with the label 'The Paul's', prompting a flurry of comments from excited fans guessing the secretive star has married her partner.

Fans think the pair have secretly tied the knot (Getty Images)
She was spotted wearing a wedding band (Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Adele)

The pair have only been dating for just over a year, and went public in 2021.

Speaking to Elle magazine, Adele revealed: “I've never been in love like this. I'm obsessed with him. I definitely want more kids.”

She further added: “Well! Well. Well, I'm not married…I'm just in loooove! I'm happy as I'll ever be. I might as well be married,' later confessing of her huge ring: 'I'm not engaged. I just love high-end jewellery, boy!”

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