Bunnie XO has broken her silence regarding her divorce from country music star Jelly Roll, sharing intimate details that led to the separation on her podcast, “Dumb Blonde.” The 46-year-old podcaster addressed widespread speculation, emphatically denying any infidelity played a role in the split.
An Argument’s Aftermath
The turning point, Bunnie XO explained, occurred on Mother’s Day. An argument ensued, the specifics of which she deemed unnecessary to detail. However, overwhelmed and exhausted, she recalled telling Jelly Roll, “Well, then file the f—ing divorce papers.” This statement, made in a moment of intense frustration, led to her packing a bag and leaving their home. She noted a period of weeks passed without communication between them.
“During that, he was so mad, and we were so emotional that he ended up doing exactly what I told him to do and filing the divorce papers,” she stated. Bunnie XO clarified that while she initiated the filing request out of anger, the divorce was not mutual. She believes the intense situation served as a necessary wake-up call, prompting them to engage in crucial, honest conversations.
Navigating the Breakup
Following the news of the divorce filing, Bunnie XO shared that she began hormone replacement therapy and sought professional help. “I’ve got to f—ing pull myself out of this hole,” she recalled thinking at the time. Despite the marital breakdown, she maintains a deep connection with Jelly Roll, considering him her best friend. She expressed hope for their relationship, acknowledging their past communication struggles. “I felt like we deserved a chance to go to therapy and figure s— out. He didn’t feel that way and I respect it,” she said.
IVF Challenges and Relationship Dynamics
Bunnie XO also revealed that she and Jelly Roll have been attempting to have a child for the past two years through IVF. The process involved three transfers and the loss of four embryos, which she indicated placed significant strain on their relationship. Communication had reportedly ceased in the year and a half leading up to the divorce.
“I think that it’s safe for me to say that I always loved my husband a little bit more than he loved me,” she confessed. “I was like always protecting him and always making sure he was okay and like always chasing him and I literally was the glue that held us together.” She described their relationship as a “twin flame” dynamic, where she was the “chaser” and Jelly Roll the “runner.” After feeling a lack of reciprocal effort and communication, she decided to stop chasing.
Dispelling Rumors and Looking Ahead
News of the divorce emerged this week. Court records indicate that Jelly Roll filed the paperwork on May 18 in Williamson County, Tennessee, with a separation date listed as May 9. Following the announcement, social media was abuzz with rumors of infidelity. Bunnie XO vehemently denied these claims, stating, “Nobody cheated on the other person. It’s literally just we served our purpose for each other.”
She also addressed speculation linking her to Chad Kroeger of Nickelback, stemming from social media posts featuring the band’s music. Bunnie XO explained her affinity for Nickelback and clarified that the posts were not intended as a subtle message to Jelly Roll. “I am not with Daddy Chaddy. There’s no f—ing way in hell that that would even be a thing. And no, I did not cheat on my husband and leave him for Chad. Like none of that,” she asserted.
Regarding her current relationship status, Bunnie XO stated she is single and humorously declared she’s “about to be a player.” She expressed support for Jelly Roll’s readiness to date, noting, “He is ready, rearing and ready to go.” She encouraged fans to reach out to him on Instagram.
A History Together
Bunnie XO, whose birth name is Alisa DeFord, married Jelly Roll in August 2016 in Las Vegas, a year after they first met. She became a stepmother to his daughter, Bailee, and son, Noah.
