"Hello" is the upcoming lead single from Adele's third studio album, 25 (2015) and will be released on 23 October 2015. The music video will debut on Vevo Friday 23 October.
On 18 October, a 30-second clip of "Hello" was shown on UK television during a commercial break on The X Factor. The commercial teases what was then new, announced material from the singer, with viewers hearing a voice singing accompanied by lyrics on a black screen. Three days later, BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show presenter Nick Grimshaw hinted that Adele's first single release from the album would be premiered on the programme on 30 October. However, on 22 October, Adele confirmed in the statement announcing details of 25's release that "Hello" would be released on 23 October as the lead single for the album.
The music video for the song, filmed in Montreal and directed by Canadian voice actor and director Xavier Dolan, will be released on 23 October 2015.