Former U.S.

President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama have quashed rumours suggesting their marriage is on the rocks.  During a recent episode of 'The Michelle Obama Podcast' - which she co-hosts with her brother, Craig Robinson - the former President revealed he was entirely unaware of the speculations. "These are the kinds of things that I just miss," Obama stated during the podcast. "I don't even know this stuff is going on, and then somebody mentioned it to me, and I was like, What are you talking about?" he recounted.

The couple's response comes after months of public speculation about the state of their marriage, largely fuelled by social media discussions and unverified reports, after Michelle failed to appear alongside Obama at some public events.

Former United States President Barrack Obama addresses a gathering on March 17, 2023.