News has come out today that Michael Jacksons parents are looking to get divorced after 60 years together. Over the years there have been reports of trouble in the marriage but this is the first time divorce has been mentioned. It is unclear if this is true or if it is just a rumour but it seems Katherine and Joe Jackson’s relationship is on the rocks.

Marriages in the limelight are always put under additional pressure and the past year has been very emotional for the Jackson family after the death of Micheal Jackson, public appearances and tributes as well as court appearances to determine any suspicious circumstances over Michael Jacksons death. All of these combined would put a strain on most peoples relationship.

There have been many rumours surrounding Joe Jacksons behaviour including gossip around domestic abuse for his wife as well as his children. But 60 years is an accomplishment in any marriage let a lone one that is constantly being inspected under the bright lights of showbiz.

The latest reports state that it is Katherine Jackson, Michael Jacksons mother, who has filed for divorce after she was disgusted at her husband Joe’s behaviour over Michael Jacksons death. She has been appauled by her husbands conduct after the stars unexpected death rocked the family and the world.

If this is true and the couple are divorcing it does not come as a huge surprise as the couple have been living in different houses for years, but Katherine had always refused to divorce Joe Jackson for religious reasons, she is a practising Jehovas Witness and divorce is against their beliefs.