Break-Up Rumors, Is José Manuel Barroso Single Again?

  • By Zach Selby
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Is the former European Commission president officially back on the market?

Are celebrities more likely to divorce or break up? Earlier this week news reports surfaced that José Manuel Barroso, 70, and his partner had split up. Is the former European Commission president really single again?

UPDATE 27/08/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Barroso spotted alone

A fan spotted José Manuel Barroso walking alone, probably coming back from picking up his mail at the end of his several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of August 25, 2026. Was he all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “He was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is José Manuel back on the market?

A rep for José Manuel Barroso was not immediately available for comment.

Truth or rumor, when news that the politician was splitting hit the internet Wednesday (August 26), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:

“Has anyone José Manuel’s phone number?”
— Michelle Whedon (@mimiwhedon) August 26, 2026
“So very sad… Those 2 were so great as a couple. So cute together.”
— Crystal (@crystal_clear) August 26, 2026

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

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