Multiple reports describe Olivia Kemp’s decision to return to the UK and cite longstanding effects of earlier public criticism. The articles state that Kemp’s friends point to comments attributed to Adele that they say “left a mark” and that Kemp was “so hurt.” According to the reports, the criticism dates back more than a decade and is framed as a factor in how Kemp thinks about returning. The sources do not provide detailed quotations or specify the exact context of the remarks beyond describing them as unkind or cutting. They also do not offer independent verification of the claims about what was said, but they present the account as information shared by friends. The reporting emphasizes Kemp’s sensitivity to that earlier judgment and suggests it has stayed with her over time, influencing her outlook and timing regarding being back in the UK. Overall, the coverage is centered on personal reflections relayed through friends rather than new, documented events or official statements.