Netflix confirms Barack and Michelle Obama's "multi-year agreement" to make TV and films
Projects could include scripted and unscripted series, docu-series, documentaries and features
Back With The Ex dropped on Netflix some time ago, but of recent, fans have been talking about the show (in the Love is Blind aftermath) and asking where those couples are now.
The 7-part series, which first aired on the Seven Network in Australia, follows four former couples in their quest to discover whether they want to get back together, or finally call it quits for good.
We watched as some couples tried to reconnect with their childhood sweethearts, while others continued with their old ways (ahem, Erik!)
But are any of the them still together?
RadioTimes.com did a little digging and here's what we found.
Peter and Diane
Almost three decades after they first met and fell in love, the pair were reunited on Back With the Ex, after Peter contacted the team there.
One from Australia and the other from the United States, distance made it difficult for the couple to be together and resulted in them being apart for 28 years.
But despite the pair marrying and having children with other people, they admitted they still thought about each other daily.
It seemed that these two were determined to get together from the get-go, and this was solidified when Peter ended the series by getting down on one knee in front of Paris's Eiffel Tower.
However, history only repeated itself when the cameras stopped rolling as the couple struggled to make the distance work.
Speaking to Who, Diane explained: "I thought Peter was the man I would be spending my life with as husband and wife."
She added: "Because Peter and I have parents and children in our respective countries, the distance became a problem and a deal breaker for me. I was deeply saddened when things ultimately did not work out."
Meg and Jeremy
They were completely up and down from when they first met as teenagers.
And this only continued when they reunited on the show, with Jeremy saying: "There’s definitely two sides of Meg: there’s like, the fun and happy Meg, and then there’s the angry, bitchy Meg.”
It's little wonder they didn't see their relationship through.
Judging by their Instagrams, Jeremy is now in a new relationship and Meg appears to be enjoying single life.
Cam and Kate
Arguably the cutest couple on the show, Cam and Kate were high school sweethearts.
Cam idolised Kate and ended up heartbroken after she betrayed their relationship. Nevertheless, he decided to accept Kate’s proposal, giving things another go.
It all seemed to be going well on screen, however, the pair have since split and they're both dating other people.
They haven't deleted any of their photos from when they were on the show though, so it looks like they could still be on good terms.
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Rumours have been flying around for months, but Netflix has finally confirmed its "storytelling partnership" with Barack Obama and Michelle Obama.
The former US President and his First Lady will produce films and TV shows as part of a "multi-year agreement" with the online streaming giant, with the lofty ambition of promoting "greater empathy and understanding between peoples."
Specific shows have yet to be announced, but the Obamas – through their brand-new production company, Higher Ground Productions – will produce a diverse range of content.
According to Netflix, projects could include scripted and unscripted series, docu-series, documentaries and features.
There has been speculation that the Obamas could tackle issues close to their hearts such as health care, climate change and immigration. But they are not expected to use the platform to take on Obama's conservative critics, or to attack President Donald Trump.
"One of the simple joys of our time in public service was getting to meet so many fascinating people from all walks of life, and to help them share their experiences with a wider audience," said President Obama in a statement.
"That’s why Michelle and I are so excited to partner with Netflix – we hope to cultivate and curate the talented, inspiring, creative voices who are able to promote greater empathy and understanding between peoples, and help them share their stories with the entire world."
Mrs Obama added: “Barack and I have always believed in the power of storytelling to inspire us, to make us think differently about the world around us, and to help us open our minds and hearts to others.
"Netflix’s unparalleled service is a natural fit for the kinds of stories we want to share, and we look forward to starting this exciting new partnership."
The Obamas' shows will be made available to millions of viewers in 190 countries.
"Barack and Michelle Obama are among the world’s most respected and highly-recognised public figures and are uniquely positioned to discover and highlight stories of people who make a difference in their communities and strive to change the world for the better," said Netflix's Chief Content Officer, Ted Sarandos.
"We are incredibly proud they have chosen to make Netflix the home for their formidable storytelling abilities."
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