Her new album includes a track called I Drink Wine – and Adele made sure the celeb guests at her ITV Audience With... special could join her for a quick one by laying on a free bar.
Star chums Dua Lipa, Stormzy, Samuel L. Jackson and Dawn French were among those who enjoyed the show – and the refreshments – at the London Palladium. Suranne Jones, Jonathan Ross and Graham Norton were there too.
A source revealed: “Attendees were told there would be a free bar because Adele wanted to create a laid back vibe with a pub feel.
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“It was very much about having a good time and having a laugh with her mates. ITV have pulled out all the stops and the liquor was running freely.”
The 33-year-old singer-songwriter, who has recently released new music for the first time in six years, performed her new recordbreaking No1 single Easy On Me.
In what was her first gig for four years she also belted out other new tracks from her forthcoming album, 30, which is due out on November 19.
But she made sure to include of many of her classic hits in front of the specially invited audience of friends, family and fans. boyfriend.
Her new boyfriend, sports agent Rich Paul, 39, was also in the audience for the one-off show.
Adele was seen sporting a band on her wedding finger as she exited a studio in west London on Friday – sparking speculation that she and the American are now engaged.
It came just hours after the couple enjoyed a posh Chinese dinner at Mayfair’s Kai restaurant.
Adele first spoke publicly about their romance during a Vogue interview in October, following months of speculation.
In September the couple went ‘ Instagram official’ when she shared a black and white snap of them together, alongside a heart emoji.
They first stepped out as a couple in during an NBA Finals basketball match between the Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks on July 17.
Katie Rawcliffe, head of entertainment commissioning ITV, said the broadcaster was de- lighted to have netted Adele.
She said: “As one of the world’s most in-demand stars, we are beyond thrilled to bring this one-off night to ITV. Adele is a remarkable artist and this will be a very special event.”
London born Adele, who now lives in Beverly Hills with son Angelo, nine, last played in the UK on June 29, 2017, at Wembley Stadium, as the finale to her 25 World Tour.
Her new album gives a candid insight into her 2019 divorce from Simon Konecki.
Tracks hinting at the heartbreak caused by the split, include Cry Your Heart Out, Love Is A Game and Can’t Be Together.
■An Audience With Adele at the London Palladium is on ITV1, on November 21, at 7.30pm
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