Rumours of Barack and Michelle Obama living separate lives and facing marital issues have surfaced, fueled by recent events like Michelle skipping key appearances.

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.

"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,

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.