Former President Barack Obama has, once again, been spotted without his wife, former First Lady Michelle Obama. 

Suffice it to say that this is only causing the divorce rumors to intensify.

The New York Post reports that Obama, this past week, was spotted alone at a restaurant in Washington, D.C.

This is one of several recent solo public outings for Obama. There will be more on this in a moment.

The latest

Cameras managed to capture Barrack Obama - all alone - heading into the Osteria Mozza restaurant on the Saturday night before President Donald Trump's recent inauguration.

The Post reports:

Patrons at the Beltway hotspot, Osteria Mozza, burst into applause and shouted “Whoo!” as the 63-year-old ex-commander-in-chief strolled into the eatery solo Saturday night ahead of President Trump’s inauguration, new video shows. “We miss you!” one woman can be heard hollering.

Obama, in the footage, can be seen waving at fans as he ascended the staircase up to the restaurant, where, according to the Post, "'California-style' pasta dishes and dry-aged Bistecca Alla Fiorentina [are sold] for $175."

Some reports are claiming that Obama had dinner with an unidentified woman, but this has not been verified. Take a look:

Barack Obama was seen celebrating inauguration weekend in Washington, D.C., without Michelle Obama, with ongoing divorce rumors.

The former president attended a private dinner in a secluded room, accompanied by an unidentified woman. pic.twitter.com/4rj62zGJXo

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Background

Rumors about a potential Obama divorce have exploded, particularly after Obama's recent trips to Washington, D.C., without his wife - this includes his trip to Trump's inauguration.

It also includes Obama's trip to the late President Jimmy Carter's funeral, where he appeared to have a friendly conversation with Trump. In fact, reports indicate that the conversation was far too friendly for Michelle Obama's liking.

Michelle Obama's spokesperson claimed that there was a scheduling conflict that prevented her from attending these events. But, many suspect that this is not the entire truth. A subsequent report claimed that Michelle Obama has just decided that she is finished with politics and that she, accordingly, has "checked out" of Washington, D.C., life.

None of this has slowed down the divorce rumors. One of the unverified claims is that Barack Obama has hooked up with actress Jennifer Anniston.

Michelle and Barack have attempted to squash divorce rumors with a recent joint message that they released, but it did not have its intended effect.