Break-Up Rumors, Is Chris Thile Single Again?

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Are celebrities more likely to divorce or break up? Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Chris Thile, 44, and his partner had split up. Is the American musician really single again?

UPDATE 02/02/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Thile spotted alone

A fan spotted Chris Thile walking alone, probably coming back from picking up his mail at the end of his several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of January 31, 2026. Was he all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “He was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is Chris back on the market?

A rep for Chris Thile was not immediately available for comment.

Truth or rumor, when news that the musician was splitting hit the internet Sunday (February 1), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:

“Has anyone Chris’s phone number?”
— Michelle Whedon (@mimiwhedon) February 1, 2026
“So very sad… Those 2 were so great as a couple. So cute together.”
— Crystal (@crystal_clear) February 1, 2026

Based on the facts (Thile spotted alone with a cute sweater), is there trouble in paradise or is it much ado about nothing?

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