WATCH: Adele tells fans she is stepping away from spotlight ‘for an incredibly long time’

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Adele is preparing to take a long break from music and fame for a while. 

The singer, who has been captivating audiences at her Las Vegas residency since November 2022, announced that after her final shows later this year, she will be stepping away from the spotlight for an extended period.

Fans of the singer, who will miss her music, have flooded social media with heartfelt messages for her.

Adele to step away from the spotlight for 'long time'

During a recent show in Munich, Germany, a fan shared a TikTok video where Adele announced her plans for a lengthy hiatus following her Las Vegas residency. 

"I just need a rest. I have spent the last seven years building a new life for myself and I want to live it now. I want to live my life that I’ve been building and I will miss you terribly," she said.

"I have 10 shows to do, but after that, I will not see you for an incredibly long time. And I will hold you dear in my heart for that whole length of my break," she added.

Since November 2022, Adele has been performing her residency at The Colosseum Theater at Caesars Palace. She initially announced the residency in 2021 but shocked and disappointed fans by postponing the tour months later.

In an emotional video, the 'Rolling in the Deep' singer explained that the show’s quality wasn’t up to her standards and that neither she nor her crew would be ready to start on time.

After the shows began, Adele extended her residency into 2023 and through most of 2024, with her final performances scheduled from October 25 to November 23 this year.

In July, Adele told Germany’s ZDF public broadcast service that she’s looking to pursue other "creative things."

"I don’t have any plans for new music at all," she said. "I want a big break after this and I think I want to do other creative things, just for a little while." 

She also admitted, "I don’t like being famous. I love that I get to make music all the time."

Earlier this year, Adele discussed her struggles with fame. During a concert in February, she addressed photos of herself taken at an NBA game where she appeared upset, Fox News reported.

She clarified that her discomfort stemmed from being filmed without her consent and explained that her unhappy expression was due to the intrusion. "Do you remember that viral meme of me looking like I don't give a flying f---?" she asked the audience, referring to the February 2022 photos.

She mimicked the expression she made in the photos and shared that her demeanor was a result of being filmed against her will.

"I didn't realize they were airing it on TV, I thought it was just in the room," she said, before adding, "I was ignoring, looking everywhere but in the camera because I was very annoyed because I asked not to be filmed, but I guess I was asking it by going. Also my face is just very meme-able, I can't help it."

Adele's fans share heartfelt messages for her as she prepares to go on a hiatus

After the video of Adele talking about her long hiatus went viral, many fans took to social media to share that they would miss her greatly. 

One social media user wrote, "Take all the time you need, live the life you’ve always been dreaming of. We’ll be here when you’re ready @adele 🫂💌."

Another said, "I'm gonna miss her 😭."

One fan shared, "I could listen to her talk all day." Another added, "Why am I so emotional watching this 🥺?"

One individual wrote, "I am so glad that she has found her happiness again and we will be here whenever you are ready to come back. You are one of a kind and will be in our hearts forever💕."  

One X user said, "Adele will disappear for another 5,6,7 years and then come back with new music and likely another child. She wants another one."

Another penned, "I need to be at the next round of Vegas shows, I just want to be at one @Adele I’ve never seen her live and before she gets her well deserved hibernation started i just really need to be there for at least one show 🙏🏾"

One person remarked, "I’m so happy for her and so proud of her. Adele deserves to be happy and loved as much as possible. Rest well and take good care of yourself and live a happy life with Rich Paul. May God bless and protect you both from negative energy. ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏."

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