Adele forgot the man who inspired her album ‘19’

Adele admits she no longer remembers the man who inspired her first album 19, leaving fans in stitches online

Adele has amused fans worldwide after admitting she cannot remember the man who inspired her debut album 19. The revelation came during a resurfaced clip from one of her 2024 shows, where the singer told the crowd that she had completely forgotten the name of the ex who once broke her heart.

The moment drew instant laughter from fans both in the venue and across social media. Adele, known for her candid and witty stage banter, shared the story mid-concert, saying, “My first album was mainly about one person also, not the same person that 21 was about. But I realised last week, I don’t even remember his f***ing name.”

The audience erupted in applause as the singer laughed at herself, joking that she was once devastated by the man whose name she could no longer recall. “There I was, crying and saying I had never been so heartbroken in my life,” she continued, before quipping that she went through it all over again for her second album 21.

Fans online found the confession both hilarious and deeply relatable. One user wrote, “Being dramatic over men in your late teens that you don’t even remember now is so real.” Another added, “Adele forgetting his name is the ultimate win. Growth looks good on her.”

The resurfaced moment has reignited appreciation for Adele’s humour and authenticity, qualities that have made her one of the most beloved performers of her generation. Many even joked that the unknown ex must now be kicking himself for being forgotten by one of the biggest artists on the planet.

Released in 2008, 19 launched Adele’s career, earning global acclaim and selling more than 8.5 million copies worldwide. Tracks like “Chasing Pavements” and “Make You Feel My Love” remain fan favourites, though the identity of the man behind them now seems to have vanished from even Adele’s memory.