Adele Surprises Fans with Engagement Announcement to Rich Paul on Stephen Colbert Show

In a dazzling and unexpected moment on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, global superstar Adele stunned viewers and fans alike by confirming her engagement to sports agent Rich Paul. The revelation, made with her signature charm and wit, sent social media into a celebratory frenzy almost instantly.

The award-winning singer appeared on the show to discuss her ongoing Las Vegas residency and upcoming musical plans—but left audiences speechless when Colbert casually asked about her relationship status. Adele, never one to shy away from humor, smiled before subtly showing off a sparkling diamond ring and replying, “Well, I suppose it’s time the world knows—yes, we’re engaged.”

The studio audience erupted into applause as Colbert offered a heartfelt congratulations. “That’s amazing news! Congratulations to both of you!” he said, visibly delighted. Adele responded with a laugh, adding, “Thank you! It’s been a beautiful journey.”

Rich Paul, a high-profile sports agent and founder of Klutch Sports Group, has been linked with Adele since 2021. The couple has largely kept their relationship private, though they’ve made a few high-profile public appearances together over the years, including at NBA games and award shows.

While engagement rumors have circulated for months—especially after Adele was seen wearing a large diamond ring during a show in Vegas—this marks the first time she has confirmed the news publicly.

Within minutes of the televised announcement, fans took to social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and TikTok to express their joy. The hashtags #AdeleEngaged and #RichPaul quickly began trending, with thousands of fans sharing congratulatory messages, fan art, and emotional reactions to the big news.

“Adele deserves all the love and happiness in the world,” one fan posted. “This is her era—and we’re here for it.”

Another wrote, “First a masterpiece album, now a wedding? Adele is winning 2025.”

The announcement comes during a high point in Adele’s personal and professional life. Her Las Vegas residency has been critically acclaimed and consistently sold out, and she’s hinted at new music potentially arriving in 2026. In interviews, she’s also spoken about how happy and grounded she feels in her relationship with Paul.

“I’ve never felt more seen or supported,” Adele shared on Colbert’s show. “He’s brilliant, kind, and hilarious. We just get each other.”

The couple has not announced a wedding date or any further details, but sources close to Adele suggest the ceremony may be intimate and private, in line with her low-key approach to personal milestones.

For now, fans are simply celebrating the moment—and cheering on a love story that feels like something straight out of one of Adele’s own lyrics.

As the world waits for more details, one thing is clear: Adele’s love life has hit a high note, and fans are singing right along with her.