July 16, 2025: Former President Barack Obama made a surprise appearance on the latest episode of Michelle Obama’s podcast, playfully addressing the persistent rumors about their marriage. The episode, co-hosted by Michelle’s brother Craig Robinson, kicked off with teasing anticipation as the Obamas reunited on-air.
“This is the episode everyone’s been waiting for,” Craig joked, before announcing Barack as the “very, very, very special” guest. Michelle added, “He made time in his busy schedule to come on. We are honored.”
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The moment Barack entered, the humor flowed. “Wait, you guys like each other?” Craig quipped. Michelle responded with a laugh, “That’s the rumor mill.” Barack added, “She took me back! It was touch and go for a while.” The couple’s playful banter was a lighthearted nod to public speculation about their relationship status.
Rumors about a split have followed the Obamas recently, fueled by separate appearances and solo projects. Even a family photo for daughter Sasha’s 24th birthday didn’t stop the gossip. But Michelle has tackled the chatter head-on. “The beauty of our partnership is neither of us was ever going to quit,” she said in a recent podcast interview with Steven Bartlett. “That’s not who we are.”
Michelle also shared that her decision to skip Donald Trump’s inauguration was deeply personal—not marital. “At 61, I’m finally owning my wisdom,” she said. “It took everything in my power to not do what was perceived as right, but to do what was right for me.”
Despite the rumors, the Obamas made it clear on the podcast: their bond remains strong—and they’re not afraid to laugh about the headlines.