Johnny Flynn to announce shock retirement from music?

Flynn created a stir on Friday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

Johnny Flynn »

See more news, pictures and video.

Hot news

• Rumor January 2026

  Death Hoax says “Johnny Flynn dies at 42”
• Movie News January 10, 2026

  ‘Something in the Air’ named Greatest Film of all time
• Rumor Central January 2026

  Is Johnny Flynn secretly gay and hiding in the closet?

Sad news for Flynn fans. Speculation had been rife that the South African singer best known for his roles in Song One or Lovesick, will announce his retirement from music, at age 42, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 10/01/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being a singer isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being a singer-songwriter-actor just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouJohnny

For a little while on Friday evening, #ThankYouJohnny was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“You’ve accomplished everything I ever dreamed of #ThankYouJohnny.”
— @DesireePlum, 9 Jan 2026

“Flynn wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 9 Jan 2026

© 2026 MediaMass All rights reserved. Do not reproduce (even with permission).

Celebrity Central