The story gained new life after Michelle Obama passed on attending the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter and the swearing-in of President Donald Trump.

On a January 22 episode of her podcast Citizen McCain, McCain told Puck journalist Tara Palmeri, "I have been hearing this rumor that the Obamas are getting a divorced by reputable people...very serious journalists telling me that they're hearing that the Obama divorce rumors are true."

Former President Barack Obama was cheered by diners when he arrived at a hip Washington, DC, restaurant without his wife, Michelle this week —  as wild unfounded rumors swirled about a possible

The former First Couple made it clear they are still very much in love … or very committed to needlessly lying about their relationship status!

Former President Barack Obama arrived at the U.S. Capitol on Monday for President-elect Trump’s inauguration ceremony without former First Lady Michelle Obama.

TV presenter Megyn Kelly has reacted to divorce rumours surrounding former US President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama. The host of The Megyn Kelly Show has termed it a "political earthquake" if true.

Many were quick to notice Michelle Obama's absence on Inauguration Day, but the former first lady had a message to share on social media as questions over why didn't attend swirl.

Barack Obama shared a sweet birthday tribute to Michelle Obama after it was confirmed she will miss the inauguration of President-Elect Donald Trump.

🚨BREAKING: A LEAKED DM from Jennifer Aniston’s friend CONFIRMS that she is dating Barack Obama and Divorcing Michelle has gone viral. “He’s with Jennifer Aniston. My old manager, now a friend, is connected to her inner circle. At a gathering with Jennifer’s friends, the affair… pic.twitter.com/AvtcETKWp3

The marriage of former U.S. president Barack Obama and Michelle Obama is under scrutiny. Rumors of an alleged affair between Barack Obama and Jennifer Aniston are making headlines, again and again. However,

Jennifer Aniston has long been an admirer of the Obamas and was an outspoken supporter of Barack’s presidential campaign back in 2007. She even attended a high-profile Hollywood fundraiser organised by influential figures such as Steven Spielberg and Jeffrey Katzenberg in support of his candidacy.