Barack and Michelle Obama have been rumoured to be on the brink of a divorce for months, with the speculation intensifying following her decision to skip Donald Trump's inauguration

"I have been hearing this rumor that the Obamas are getting a divorce by reputable people. I'm not talking about TMZ. I'm not talking about Perez Hilton... I'm talking about like very serious journalists telling me that they're hearing that the Obama divorce rumors are true,

Meghan McCain, speaking on journalist Tara Palmieri’s podcast, fueled the narrative, claiming she had heard the rumors from “reputable sources” and “serious journalists.” Palmieri supported the claims, suggesting the former First Couple have been "living separate lives."

Conservative commentator Meghan McCain has reignited speculation about former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama’s supposedly troubled marriage which is rumored to be heading towards divorce.

Sources say that the divorce of Michelle and Barack Obama is set to be announced soon. The reason would be an alleged affair between the former US president and actress Jennifer Aniston.