Break-Up Rumors, Is Joe McElderry Single Again?

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Is the winner of The X Factor 2009 officially back on the market?
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Are celebrities more likely to divorce or break up? Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Joe McElderry, 34, and his partner had split up. Is the winner of The X Factor 2009 really single again?

UPDATE 23/02/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

McElderry spotted alone

A fan spotted Joe McElderry walking alone, probably coming back from picking up his mail at the end of his several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of February 21, 2026. Was he all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “He was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is Joe back on the market?

A rep for Joe McElderry was not immediately available for comment.

Truth or rumor, when news that the singer was splitting hit the internet Sunday (February 22), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:

“Has anyone Joe’s phone number?”
— Michelle Whedon (@mimiwhedon) February 22, 2026
“So very sad… Those 2 were so great as a couple. So cute together.”
— Crystal (@crystal_clear) February 22, 2026

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

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