Politics | Oprah Winfrey Obama Returning to Oprah First couple to appear on one of host's final shows By Rob Quinn Posted Apr 13, 2011 4:45 AM CDT Copied Then-Sen. Barack Obama reacts as Oprah Winfrey introduces him to the crowd at a rally in Manchester, NH, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) President and Michelle Obama have been lined up to appear on one of the final episodes of the Oprah Winfrey Show. The Obamas—who last made a joint appearance on Oprah in 2006—will tape an episode of the chat show later this month, and the show will be aired on May 2, reports the Los Angeles Times. Winfrey, who famously got off the sidelines to endorse Obama in 2007, hasn't addressed rumors that she'll take a less active role in Obama's 2012 campaign. Read These Next This is why you don't wear metal in MRI rooms. The country of Eswatini is about to be on your radar. Two of Iran's enrichment sites reportedly could be back soon. Senate claws back aid to public broadcasting. Report an error