New Delhi, July 16 -- ormer US President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama directly addressed persistent divorce rumors during a joint appearance on Wednesday's episode of the podcast "In My Opinion (IMO)," co-hosted by Michelle and her brother Craig Robinson.

In a playful exchange, Robinson teased the couple as Barack joined the conversation: "Wait, you guys like each other?" he joked.

Michelle laughed and replied, "Oh yeah, the rumor mill."

Robinson continued, "It's so nice to have you both in the same room together," prompting Michelle to quip, "I know, 'cause when we aren't, folks think we're divorced."

Barack Obama, 63, leaned into the banter with his trademark humor.

"She took me back!" he said with a grin. "It ...