Coverage dated July 15, 2025

The Obamas laugh off divorce rumors on Michelle’s "IMO" podcast

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Michelle and Barack Obama openly dismiss divorce speculation during a candid episode of her ‘IMO’ podcast, reaffirming their strong and enduring marriage.

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CNN
Obamas joke about divorce rumors: ‘It was touch and go for a while’ (opens CNN)
Published Jul 15, 2025
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Former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are addressing rumors about a divorce head-on in an episode of her podcast released today.
NBC10 Philadelphia
The Obamas laugh off divorce rumors on Michelle’s "IMO" podcast (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)
Published Jul 15, 2025
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Michelle and Barack Obama openly dismiss divorce speculation during a candid episode of her ‘IMO’ podcast, reaffirming their strong and enduring marriage.
ABC 7 Los Angeles
Barack, Michelle Obama address divorce rumors in 1st joint comments (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)
Published Jul 15, 2025
ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama are laughing off the divorce rumors.
Forbes
Obamas Shut Down Divorce Rumors On Michelle Obama’s Podcast (opens Forbes)
Published Jul 15, 2025
Forbes's feed description
The Obamas have been married for 32 years and have two daughters.
CBS News
Michelle Obama says about divorce rumors: "There hasn (opens CBS News)
Published Jul 15, 2025
CBS News's feed description
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama appeared on her podcast "IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson."
Salon
Barack, Michelle Obama address divorce rumors on "IMO" podcast (opens Salon)
Published Jul 15, 2025
Salon's feed description
Barack Obama joked that they were "touch and go" while appearing on his wife's podcast.
The Daily Caller
‘She Took Me Back!’: Obamas Address Divorce Rumors On Former First Lady’s Podcast (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Jul 15, 2025
The Daily Caller's feed description
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama addressed divorce rumors about them on a Wednesday podcast.
Washington Examiner
'She took me back': Barack and Michelle Obama laugh off divorce rumors (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Jul 15, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description
"There hasn't been one moment in our marriage where I thought about quitting on my man, and we've had some really hard times," Michelle Obama said.
NBC News
Barack and Michelle Obama address divorce rumors (opens NBC News)
Published Jul 15, 2025
NBC News's feed description
Barack Obama and Michelle Obama playfully addressed headlines about their marriage during a July 14 episode of Michelle Obama’s “IMO” podcast.
New York Post
Obamas look to end divorce gossip once and for all — but they’ve barely been seen together for months (opens New York Post)
Published Jul 15, 2025
New York Post's feed description
The Obamas jointly addressed the speculation swirling around their three-decade marriage for the first time Wednesday, joking on the latest episode of the ex-first lady's podcast that it was "touch and go for a while."
Fox News
Barack, Michelle Obama jokingly dispel divorce rumors on former first lady's podcast (opens Fox News)
Published Jul 15, 2025
Fox News's feed description
Barack and Michelle Obama mocked divorce rumors about the pair on the former first lady's podcast, with the former president joking she took him back.
Newsweek
Barack Obama, Michelle share update on divorce rumors— (opens Newsweek)
Published Jul 15, 2025
Newsweek's feed description
The former president and first lady's relationship has been a hot topic since the start of this year.

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