Break-Up Rumors, Is David Letterman Single Again?

  • By Zach Selby
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Is the 79-year-old television host officially back on the market?

Are celebrities more likely to divorce or break up? Earlier this week news reports surfaced that David Letterman, 79, and his partner had split up. Is the host of ‘Late Show with David Letterman’ really single again?

UPDATE 17/05/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Letterman spotted alone

A fan spotted David Letterman walking alone, probably coming back from picking up his mail at the end of his several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of May 15, 2026. Was he all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “He was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is David back on the market?

A rep for David Letterman was not immediately available for comment.

Truth or rumor, when news that the television host was splitting hit the internet Saturday (May 16), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:

“Has anyone David’s phone number?”
— Michelle Whedon (@mimiwhedon) May 16, 2026
“So very sad… Those 2 were so great as a couple. So cute together.”
— Crystal (@crystal_clear) May 16, 2026

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

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