BRIT Awards 2022: Adele sparks engagement rumours as she shows off diamond ring on THAT finger

Adele sparked engagement rumours as she showed off a diamond ring while walking the red carpet at the BRIT Awards at London’s O2 Arena on Tuesday.

The singer, 33, who is dating record producer Rich Paul, pulled a series of dramatic expressions while making her way down the carpet where she displayed an eye-catching rock on her engagement finger. 

The star’s appearance comes as she continues to face backlash for leaving fans thousands of pounds out of pocket when she pulled the plug on her Stateside shows with just 24 hours notice. 

Ring: Adele sparked engagement rumours as she showed off a diamond ring while walking the red carpet at the BRIT Awards at London ‘s O2 Arena on Tuesday 

The hitmaker ensured all eyes were on her as she donned a figure-hugging black plunging gown. 

Adele looked radiant for the evening in the garment which featured a plunging neckline with a sheer detail.

The dress also featured a matching sheer train while Adele added to her outfit with a pair of diamond earrings.

Wearing her blonde locks in a poker straight style, the singer accentuated her natural beauty with a light pallet of makeup.  

Rock: The singer, 33, who is dating record producer Rich Paul, displayed an eye-catching rock on her engagement finger

Rock: The singer, 33, who is dating record producer Rich Paul, displayed an eye-catching rock on her engagement finger

History: Adele confirmed she and Paul were an item when she shared a red heart emoji alongside an Instagram photo of the couple on September 19

History: Adele confirmed she and Paul were an item when she shared a red heart emoji alongside an Instagram photo of the couple on September 19

Adele and Rich have been in a relationship since early 2021 and met two years prior at a party.

The singer previously described her relationship with him as being the most ‘incredible, openhearted, and easiest’ one she’s ever been in. 

Speaking to Rolling Stone, she said: ‘I didn’t really tell many of my friends at the beginning because I wanted to keep it to myself.’

Adele was comfortable enough to introduce Rich to her nine-year-old son, Angelo, whom she co-parents with her ex-husband Simon Konecki.

Couple: Adele and Rich have been in a relationship since early 2021 and met two years prior at a party (pictured in October, 2021)

Couple: Adele and Rich have been in a relationship since early 2021 and met two years prior at a party (pictured in October, 2021)

The former couple were first linked romantically in mid-2011 and were eventually married and separated all in the calendar year of 2018.

In another interview, with Vogue in early October, the native of London, England confirmed that she and Paul are indeed an item.

Of their reconnection years after their first meeting, Adele said ‘Rich just incredibly arrived,’ and that their union has since had a positive impact on her well-being.

‘I don’t feel anxious or nervous or frazzled,’ Adele explained, adding, ‘It’s quite the opposite. It’s wild.’

MailOnline has contacted representatives of Adele for comment. 

Former flame: Adele was comfortable enough to introduce Rich to her nine-year-old son, Angelo, whom she co-parents with her ex-husband Simon Konecki (pictured in 2013)

Former flame: Adele was comfortable enough to introduce Rich to her nine-year-old son, Angelo, whom she co-parents with her ex-husband Simon Konecki (pictured in 2013)

The singer – who has been hiding out at boyfriend Rich’s home in recent weeks – touched down at Heathrow on the weekend and was seen making her way into the airport’s Windsor Suite.

Rich, 40, was not seen at the airport after the sports agent found himself wrapped up into the controversy over the Vegas residency, which Adele canceled just a day before she was supposed to begin performing last month.

A source at the rehearsals told Page Six late that the singer often made sobbing calls to her boyfriend that interrupted rehearsals. 

‘Adele’s been crying and couldn’t get through a single full rehearsal for the past month,’ said the source, who was connected to the Caesars Palace management team. ‘Just constantly on the phone with Rich… loudly shouting and sobbing.’ 

Sensational: Adele was clearly in good spirits as she pulled a series of animated expressions on the carpet

Sensational: Adele was clearly in good spirits as she pulled a series of animated expressions on the carpet 

Shows: The star's appearance comes as she continues to face backlash for leaving fans thousands of pounds out of pocket when she pulled the plug on her Stateside shows with just 24 hours notice

Shows: The star’s appearance comes as she continues to face backlash for leaving fans thousands of pounds out of pocket when she pulled the plug on her Stateside shows with just 24 hours notice

Wow: The hitmaker ensured all eyes were on her as she donned a figure-hugging black plunging gown

Wow: The hitmaker ensured all eyes were on her as she donned a figure-hugging black plunging gown

Stunning: Adele looked radiant for the evening in the garment which featured a plunging neckline with a sheer detail

Outfit: The dress also featured a matching sheer train

Stunning: Adele looked radiant for the evening in the garment which featured a plunging neckline with a sheer detail

Glamour: Adele added to her outfit with a pair of diamond earrings

Glamour: Adele added to her outfit with a pair of diamond earrings

Flawless: The singer accentuated her natural beauty with a light pallet of makeup

Beauty: Adele wore her locks in a poker straight style

Flawless: The singer accentuated her natural beauty with a light pallet of makeup

Success: Adele has been nominated for Artist Of The Year at the BRITs

Success: Adele has been nominated for Artist Of The Year at the BRITs

They added: ‘She has barely rehearsed because she is constantly in the middle of an emotional shootout.’

The two were also rumored to be experiencing a rough patch in their relationship of six months, but Adele tried to squash it on social media last week.

She confirmed that she would be performing at the BRITs, and added at the end of her post, ‘Oh, and Rich sends his love.’

Amid the furore surrounding her Vegas residency, it’s been claimed that Adele wants to reduce her working commitments and make her career ‘more about her music’ following the cancellation of her Las Vegas shows.

Horror: Adele pulled a series of hilarious expressions in between poses

Horror: Adele pulled a series of hilarious expressions in between poses

Back home: The singer - who has been hiding out at boyfriend Rich Paul's home in recent weeks - touched down at Heathrow on the weekend

Travel: She was seen making her way into the airport's Windsor Suite

Back home: The singer – who has been hiding out at boyfriend Rich Paul’s home in recent weeks – touched down at Heathrow on the weekend

In demand: Adele was seen taking pictures with fans as she made her way down the carpet

In demand: Adele was seen taking pictures with fans as she made her way down the carpet 

Partner: Rich, 40, was not seen at the airport after the sports agent found himself wrapped up into the controversy over the Vegas residency, which Adele canceled just a day before she was supposed to begin performing last month

Upset: A source at the rehearsals told Page Six late that the singer often made sobbing calls to her boyfriend that interrupted rehearsals

Partner: Rich, 40, was not seen at the airport after the sports agent found himself wrapped up into the controversy over the Vegas residency, which Adele canceled just a day before she was supposed to begin performing last month

They said: 'Adele's been crying and couldn't get through a single full rehearsal for the past month. Just constantly on the phone with Rich… loudly shouting and sobbing'

They said: ‘Adele’s been crying and couldn’t get through a single full rehearsal for the past month. Just constantly on the phone with Rich… loudly shouting and sobbing’

The Mail on Sunday reported that she plans to ‘go back to basics’ after a high-profile PR campaign to promote her album, 30, including two TV specials.

Insiders say this explains her decision to appear at the BRITs and on Graham Norton’s chat show this Friday.

A source said: ‘There have been times in the past six months when things got too big. There have been tensions within Team Adele.

They added: 'She has barely rehearsed because she is constantly in the middle of an emotional shootout'

They added: ‘She has barely rehearsed because she is constantly in the middle of an emotional shootout’

Rumours: The two were also rumored to be experiencing a rough patch in their relationship of six months, but Adele tried to squash it on social media last week

Rumours: The two were also rumored to be experiencing a rough patch in their relationship of six months, but Adele tried to squash it on social media last week

Post: She confirmed that she would be performing at the BRITs, and added at the end of her post, 'Oh, and Rich sends his love'

Work: Amid the furore surrounding her Vegas residency, it's been claimed that Adele wants to reduce her working commitments and make her care

Post: She confirmed that she would be performing at the BRITs, and added at the end of her post, ‘Oh, and Rich sends his love’

Career: The Mail on Sunday reported that she plans to 'go back to basics' after a high-profile PR campaign to promote her album, 30, including two TV specials

Career: The Mail on Sunday reported that she plans to ‘go back to basics’ after a high-profile PR campaign to promote her album, 30, including two TV specials

‘One minute she was living life away from the limelight, the next she was being interviewed by Oprah Winfrey.

‘Adele loves the Brits. It’s where she feels at home. She used to be interviewed by The Face magazine who really appreciated her work, then she ended up being interviewed by someone in Australia who hadn’t even listened to her album.

‘Underneath all of the millions of pounds is a normal girl from Tottenham who is not remotely big time.’

BRIT AWARDS NOMINATIONS 2022

ARTIST OF THE YEAR 

Adele

Dave

Ed Sheeran

Little Simz

Sam Fender

GROUP

Coldplay

D-Block Europe

Little Mix

London Grammar

Wolf Alice

BRITs RISING STAR 

Holly Humberstone – WINNER!

Bree Runway

Lola Young

SONG OF THE YEAR

A1 & J1 – Latest Trends

Adele – Easy On Me

Anne-Marie/KSI/Digital Farm Animals – Don’t Play

Becky Hill & David Guetta – Remember

Central Cee – Obsessed With You

Dave ft. Stormzy – Clash

Ed Sheeran – Bad Habits

Elton John & Dua Lipa – Cold Heart (Pnau Remix)

Glass Animals – Heat Waves

Joel Corry/Raye/David Guetta – Bed

KSI – Holiday

Nathan Evans/220Kid/Billen Red – Wellerman

Riton x Nightcrawlers ft. Mufasa & Hypeman – Friday

Tion Wayne & Russ Millions – Body

Tom Grennan – Little Bit Of Love

BEST NEW ARTIST

Joy Crookes

Central Cee

Self Esteem

Griff

Little Simz

MASTERCARD ALBUM OF THE YEAR

Adele – 30

Dave – We’re All Alone In This Together

Ed Sheeran – =

Little Simz – Sometimes I Might Be Introvert

Sam Fender – Seventeen Going Under

POP, R&B

Adele

Dua Lipa

Ed Sheeran

Griff

Joy Crookes

DANCE

Becky Hill

Calvin Harris

Fred

Joel Corry

Raye

ROCK, ALTERNATIVE

Coldplay

Glass Animals

Sam Fender

Tom Grennan

Wolf Alice

HIP-HOP, GRIME, RAP 

AJ Tracey

Central Cee

DaveGhetts

Little Simz

INTERNATIONAL ARTIST 

Billie Eilish

Doja Cat

Lil Nas X

Olivia Rodrigo

Taylor Swift

INTERNATIONAL GROUP

ABBA

BTS

Måneskin

Silk Sonic

The War On Drugs

BEST INTERNATIONAL SONG

ATB / Topic / A7S – Your Love (9PM)

Billie Eilish – Happier Than Ever

Ckay – Love Nwantiti (Ah Ah Ah)

Doja Cat ft SZA – Kiss Me More

Drake ft Lil Baby – Girls Want Girls

Galantis, David Guetta & Little Mix – Heartbreak Anthem

Jonasu – Black Magic

Kid Laroi & Justin Bieber – Stay

Lil Nas X – Montero (Call Me By Your Name)

Lil TJ & 6lack – Calling My Phone

Maneskin – I Wanna Be Your Slave

Olivia Rodrigo – Good 4U

Polo G – Rapstar

Tiesto – The Business

The Weeknd – Save Your Tears

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR 

To be announced

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR  

To be announced 

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