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Rob McElhenney and Kaitlin Olson dispel split rumors through witty tweets: 'Not with someone from Wales'

'It was me who had the affair. But it was not with someone from Wales. It was with a whale,' wrote Kaitlin Olson

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA: In response to recent online rumors suggesting trouble in their marriage, 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' stars Rob McElhenney and Kaitlin Olson took to Twitter to debunk the claims with a touch of humor. The couple, who have been married since 2008, addressed the speculation surrounding their relationship and put an end to the unfounded rumors.

Olson, known for her role as 'Dee Reynolds' on the hit sitcom, started the playful exchange by sharing a Perez Hilton article about the rumors and addressing the alleged affair. With a touch of wit, she tweeted, "It was me who had the affair. But it was not with someone from Wales. It was with a whale."

'I've always loved whales. They're the bosses of the ocean, and I'm attracted to power'

She further quipped, "I've always loved whales. They're the bosses of the ocean, and I'm attracted to power." In a true celebrity-style breakup statement, Olson concluded her tweet with a request for privacy, stating, "We ask for privacy as we navigate this difficult time." McElhenney, who portrays Mac on the show, responded with his own tweet, confirming the rumor in a lighthearted manner. "Sad to admit that the rumor is true," he joked, "However, some of the details are... Incorrect." According to a source close to the couple, they decided to have fun with the outlandish rumor, considering it to be ridiculously false.

'I heard the whale is going to cash in through a tell-all pod-cast, too'

"They had a whale of a time. You can do a deep dive but No one acted like a total blow hole it, relationship issues surfaced that could not be washed away (who are these people)," Surf rock artist, Nicole Simone wrote in the comment. "You can get yourself a proper Welsh bird," a Wale gardener wrote. "I heard the whale is going to cash in through a tell-all pod-cast, too," one more user wrote. "It's always sad when these things happen, but life doesn't always make 2 people grow in the same direction. I hope everything works out even if it's you stay the best of friends. All the best to you all," another user commented.

Olson and McElhenney tied the knot in 2008 

The talented duo, known for their on-screen chemistry as brother and sister, have been fan favorites since 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' premiered on FX in 2005. The show, now in its 16th season, follows the misadventures of a group of friends who own a Philadelphia bar. Alongside McElhenney and Olson, the ensemble cast includes Charlie Day as Charlie Kelly, Glenn Howerton as Dennis Reynolds, and Danny DeVito as Frank Reynolds. Three years after the FX debut of their darkly humorous sitcom 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia', Olson, and McElhenney got married. Axel Lee, born in September 2010, and Leo Grey, born in April 2012, are their children.