Break-Up Rumors, Is John Steel Single Again?

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Is the Animals drummer 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 Animals drummer John Steel, 84, and his partner had split up. Is the British musician really single again?

UPDATE 09/01/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Steel spotted alone

A fan spotted John Steel walking alone, probably coming back from picking up his mail at the end of his several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of January 7, 2026. Was he all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “He was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is John back on the market?

A rep for John Steel was not immediately available for comment.

Truth or rumor, when news that the musician was splitting hit the internet Thursday (January 8), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:

“Has anyone John’s phone number?”
— Michelle Whedon (@mimiwhedon) January 8, 2026
“So very sad… Those 2 were so great as a couple. So cute together.”
— Crystal (@crystal_clear) January 8, 2026

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

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