Break-Up Rumors, Is Gareth Bale Single Again?

Are celebrities more likely to divorce or break up? Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Gareth Bale, 36, and his partner had split up. Is the Welsh footballer really single again?

UPDATE 24/05/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Bale spotted alone

A fan spotted Gareth Bale walking alone, probably coming back from picking up his mail at the end of his several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of May 22, 2026. Was he all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “He was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is Gareth back on the market?

A rep for Gareth Bale was not immediately available for comment.

Truth or rumor, when news that the footballer was splitting hit the internet Saturday (May 23), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:

“Has anyone Gareth’s phone number?”
— Michelle Whedon (@mimiwhedon) May 23, 2026

“So very sad… Those 2 were so great as a couple. So cute together.”
— Crystal (@crystal_clear) May 23, 2026

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

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