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Speculation about a possible rift between former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama is taking social media by storm. Fans and followers on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) are buzzing with theories after Michelle, 61, opted not to accompany Barack, 63, to former President Donald Trump’s inauguration. The chatter has only intensified with claims of an alleged affair surfacing on TikTok.
A new “blind item” recently went viral on TikTok, suggesting that Barack is “involved with a female podcaster.” On January 21, celebrity gossip accounts @celebriteablindsbackup and @entylawyer shared a video unpacking the rumor. According to an unnamed insider, the so-called “thirsty female sports podcaster” won’t stop talking about the alleged affair, fueling the online frenzy.
TikTok Sparks Divorce Rumors with Viral “Blind Item”
The speculation began with a “blind item” posted on January 17, which read:
“For the past several months, I have been writing in this space about the former A++ lister and his wife splitting. Apparently, the thirsty female sports podcaster the former A++ lister is seeing, won’t stop talking about it. Barack & Michelle Obama.”
Other posts shared by the same accounts deepened the intrigue. On January 14, another blind item hinted:
“The former A++ lister is set to announce his divorce. Neither of them want to go through decades of pretending.”
Earlier, on January 11, a similar post read:
“The fairly recent former A++ lister and his significant other don’t even live together any longer. Michelle and Barack Obama.”
Solo Appearances Spark More Questions
The Obamas’ official office announced last week that Barack would attend the 60th inaugural ceremonies solo. Michelle’s absence from former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral on January 9 also caught attention, with the explanation being a “conflicting engagement.”
These two notable absences have only added fuel to the fire. Fans online are split, with some voicing concern and others outright predicting a divorce. One user on X wrote, “I’m calling it, the Obamas are getting a divorce.” Another commented, “An Obama divorce wasn’t on my 2025 predictions, but it might just happen.”
Others observed Michelle’s absence at events as proof of a deeper issue. “They’ve stopped attending functions together. It’s obvious something’s wrong,” one user theorized.
A Love Story Under Scrutiny
Barack and Michelle’s story began in 1989 when they met at a Chicago law firm. They married in 1992 and have since built a family, raising two daughters, Malia, born in 1998, and Sasha, in 2001. The couple has long been admired as a symbol of love and partnership, making these rumors especially surprising for many of their supporters.
Despite the speculation, some are defending the couple. One Twitter user argued Michelle’s absences were political, not personal. “Michelle Obama is clearly making a political statement by skipping Trump’s inauguration,” they wrote. Another added, “She’s in mourning over her mom’s passing. Let’s not jump to conclusions based on a TikTok video.”
Others agreed, dismissing the rumors as baseless. “Michelle wouldn’t use Carter’s funeral or an inauguration to announce a divorce. Let’s stay grounded here.”
Social Media Frenzy Continues
While some see cracks in the former first couple’s relationship, others believe the rumors are exaggerated. The Obamas have yet to address the chatter directly, leaving their fans and critics alike to debate the situation. Whether it’s political statements, personal struggles, or just another baseless internet rumor, one thing is clear: the Obamas remain a focal point of public fascination.
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