Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 13, 2025 · Entertainment

Adele's Mysterious Absence: What Did She Miss at Her Best Friend’s Big 50th?

Adele is engaged to American sports agent Rich Paul (pictured), after four years of dating, and they are said to be ‘joyously happy’

ADELE'S MYSTERIOUS ABSENCE ROCKS MUSIC INDUSTRY PARTY

In a shocking turn of events, global superstar Adele failed to appear at her best friend Lucy Dickins' 50th birthday bash, leaving partygoers scratching their heads. The three-day extravaganza, held at Lucy's sprawling Wiltshire estate, brought together some of the biggest names in music, TV, and film, including Oscar-nominated actress Keira Knightley, EastEnders star Danny Dyer, and former TV presenter Denise van Outen.

But despite the A-list guest list, all eyes were on Adele's unexpected no-show. Insiders claim that Lucy Dickins' absence would have been unheard of without a valid reason, given the pair's 20-year friendship. So, what could have kept Adele from joining her closest confidante for this milestone celebration?

Lucy Dickins - the long-serving agent and close friend of hit singer Adele - earlier this month held a three-day extravaganza to mark her 50th birthday

Rumors began swirling that Adele might be preparing to start a family again. In an emotional moment during one of her Las Vegas shows last year, she revealed plans to expand her brood with a second child – preferably a girl – once she finished performing in the US and Germany. When asked about her desire for another child, Adele quipped that any new baby would inherit her quirky personality from her parents, saying, "With me as her mother and Rich as her father, my daughter's going to be a bossy little queen, isn't she?"

Adele's relationship with American sports agent Rich Paul has been the subject of much speculation. The couple got engaged in 2022, but it wasn't until last year that Adele confirmed their engagement during a concert in Munich. Whether they've tied the knot remains unclear.

Insiders claim that Adele's absence from Lucy's party might be connected to her desire for another child. With three months having passed since her last public appearance at an LA Lakers game, fans are left wondering if she's finally started building her family again. As one friend of the couple revealed, "It is unfathomable that Adele would miss the party unless it was for something very special indeed."

Simon Konecki (pictured), Adele’s former husband and the father of her 12-year-old son Angelo flew in from California specifically to attend the bash

Adele and Rich have been enjoying a whirlwind romance, with Rich often being seen laughing offstage during her concerts. A source close to the couple claims that Rich gets Adele's level of fame in a way that many others wouldn't, adding that they "have a wonderful time together" and are "joyously happy."

Despite Adele's absence from Lucy's party, fans are convinced that she's just basking in the glow of her new relationship. As one fellow friend of the two women exclaimed, "Adele is a woman of mystery, but not when it comes to her nearest and dearest." With whispers of another child on the horizon, 2024 is shaping up to be an exciting year for Adele fans.

**Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story!

The singer with Lucy's husband, Jonathan Dickins, before accepting her award during The BRIT Awards 2022 at The O2 Arena on February