Former First Lady Michelle Obama has once again found herself at the center of public chatter—this time over a lighthearted remark during her podcast that some interpreted as hinting at marital strain with former President Barack Obama.
During the latest episode of her show, IMO (In My Opinion), Michelle was joined by her brother Craig Robinson and Brian Chesky, co-founder and CEO of Airbnb. At one point in the conversation, she jokingly said:
“If I’m a single girl out there and I find out that Brian Chesky is single, and I could like stay in his house—”
Before she could finish, Robinson interrupted with a laugh, teasing her for steering the conversation toward relationships. Chesky responded playfully, noting that the Obamas had even tried to set him up in the past. Michelle admitted she was “very invested in Brian’s love life,” a comment Chesky said he appreciated.
Timing Fuels Public Curiosity
While the exchange was clearly meant as light banter, it comes at a time when rumors about the Obamas’ marriage have been circulating for months. Speculation intensified after Michelle skipped both former President Donald Trump’s inauguration and the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter, events where her absence was noticed.
Adding to the talk, Barack Obama recently admitted in an interview that he is “in a deep deficit” with his wife and has been making efforts to plan enjoyable activities for them. Michelle has previously shared her frustrations, mentioning his tendency to be late and his habit of avoiding deep conversations—often opting instead for casual chats with his golf friends.
Public Reactions and Commentary
The playful podcast moment caught the attention of former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, who suggested in a recent conversation with Megyn Kelly that Michelle’s past remarks reflect deeper tensions in the marriage.
“I think her hostility toward the guy is unbelievable,” Carlson claimed. “There’s nothing more destabilizing than an unhappy marriage.”
Kelly agreed with the sentiment, though both acknowledged that their views were speculative.
A Blend of Humor and Headlines
Whether simply a humorous aside or a remark layered with meaning, Michelle Obama’s “single girl” comment has ensured that her marriage remains a topic of public fascination. For now, both she and Barack have continued to maintain a united public front, even as lighthearted podcast moments stir debate.