Break-Up Rumors, Is Joel McHale Single Again?

Is the 54-year-old comedian 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 Joel McHale, 54, and his partner had split up. Is the comedian best known for his role on the television series Community really single again?

UPDATE 20/02/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

McHale spotted alone

A fan spotted Joel McHale walking alone, probably coming back from picking up his mail at the end of his several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of February 18, 2026. Was he all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “He was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is Joel back on the market?

A rep for Joel McHale was not immediately available for comment.

Truth or rumor, when news that the comedian was splitting hit the internet Thursday (February 19), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:

“Has anyone Joel’s phone number?”
— Michelle Whedon (@mimiwhedon) February 19, 2026

“So very sad… Those 2 were so great as a couple. So cute together.”
— Crystal (@crystal_clear) February 19, 2026

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

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