Bart dismisses Simpsons rumour that Homer and Marge are set to split

Despite talk of a renegade Simpsons plot to split up Homer and Marge, it seems the cartoon couple are not separating after all.

The show's creators moved to quash the rumours on Twitter - via the medium of Bart writing blackboard lines - after producer Al Jean had previously revealed plans for the shock split. Jean told Variety: "In the premiere, it's discovered after all the years Homer has narcolepsy and it's an incredible strain on the marriage. Homer and Marge legally separate, and Homer falls in love with his pharmacist, who's voiced by Lena Dunham. We'll have cameos from the other women from 'Girls.'" However, he changed his tune in a chat with The Wrap, saying: "I didn't say Homer and Marge are breaking up. I said they are bigger than Jesus." https://twitter.com/TheSimpsons/status/608783628810584064