Michelle and Barack Obama get candid as they address divorce rumors and more
Former US President Barack Obama made a surprise appearance on the podcast IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson, where he joined Michelle Obama and her brother Craig Robinson for a heartfelt and often humorous conversation.
The episode, which aired last week, saw the couple directly address the swirling rumors about their marriage and reaffirm their bond in front of millions of listeners and viewers.
The conversation comes after months of speculation about the Obamas' relationship, fueled by several public events where Michelle was notably absent, notably Donald Trump's presidential inauguration in January and former President Jimmy Carter's funeral.
Social media chatter and tabloid headlines amplified the gossip, prompting Michelle and Barack to break their silence.
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'There hasn't been one moment in our marriage where I've thought about quitting on my man,' Michelle said, addressing the rumors head-on.
Barack chimed in with a playful tone: 'She took me back! It was touch and go for a while.'
Michelle's brother Craig, who co-hosts the
IMO
podcast, joked during the episode: 'It's so nice to have you both in the same room together.'
Michelle responded with a knowing laugh: 'I know because when we aren't, folks think we're divorced.' She continued, reflecting on their journey together: 'There hasn't been one moment in our marriage where I've thought about quitting on my man. And we've had some really hard times and we've had a lot of fun times, a lot of adventures and I have become a better person because of the man I'm married to.'
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Michelle also addressed the assumptions people made about her decision to skip Trump's inauguration.
On a separate episode of IMO aired earlier this year, she clarified: 'My decision to skip the inauguration, what people don't realize — or my decision to make choices at the beginning of this year that suited me were met with such ridicule and criticism,' she said.
'People couldn't believe that I was saying no for any other reason that they had to assume that my marriage was falling apart.'
A fun couple's challenge
If there were still any lingering doubts about their relationship, a now-viral video posted on IMO's official social media accounts put them to rest.
In the video, the Obamas take part in a couple's challenge, answering 'who is more likely to…' questions while standing next to each other.
To the question 'Who apologizes first after a fight?' both pointed to Barack. When asked 'Who's the funny one?' they both pointed to Michelle.
Barack picked up several playful titles during the challenge, including 'most romantic,' 'most patient,' 'grumpiest in the morning,' and 'biggest baby when sick.'
They both agreed Michelle takes longer to get ready, is more stubborn, and needs more attention. They didn't always see eye-to-eye, however, especially on who's the better cook, who said 'I love you' first, who's the bigger social butterfly, and who's the messier one.
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