Break-Up Rumors, Is Melanie Safka Single Again?

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Are celebrities more likely to divorce or break up? Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Melanie Safka, 79, and her partner had split up. Is the singer best known for hit songs like Brand New Key or Ruby Tuesday really single again?

UPDATE 17/09/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Safka spotted alone

A fan spotted Melanie Safka walking alone, probably coming back from picking up her mail at the end of her several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of September 15, 2026. Was she all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “She was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is Melanie back on the market?

A rep for Melanie Safka was not immediately available for comment.

Truth or rumor, when news that the singer was splitting hit the internet Wednesday (September 16), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:

“Has anyone Melanie’s phone number?”
— Mike Whedon (@mikywhedon) September 16, 2026
“Hate to see Safka split up, but I thought the pairing was a little weird.”
— AaronJ (@aaronjj) September 16, 2026

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

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