Rich Paul did not set out to make news. During a lighthearted video challenge, the sports agent referred to Adele as his wife, and speculation about a secret wedding came roaring back.
Paul, 45, appeared in a clip where he took on a timed word puzzle with presenter Rel Tait. Asked when he last did a word search, Paul said it had been a while, then added that his wife does them every morning. He gave no further explanation, and the moment passed quickly. Fans did not let it.
Rich Paul calls Adele his wife 👀 https://t.co/pyDnzHUETE
— Melinda (@adelllylove)
[October 27, 2026]
What the remark does and does not show
Paul and Adele, 38, began dating in 2021. They confirmed their engagement during her Munich concert residency in August 2024, but they have not publicly announced a wedding. Adele has also referred to Paul as her husband during public appearances, which only adds to the questions.
Still, neither has said whether they have formally exchanged vows. The latest comment offers no independent evidence that a ceremony has taken place, so for now it remains a casual choice of words and little more.
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