Bunnie XO has compared her 10-year marriage to country music star Jelly Roll to a "10-year bid" in prison, as news emerges of his new dating life. Jelly Roll, born Jason DeFord, filed for divorce from Bunnie in May, ending their decade-long union. However, Bunnie revealed on her podcast, "Dumb Blonde," that they are continuing an IVF process to have a child together. She also confirmed that Jelly Roll has begun dating again and expressed happiness for him.
Jelly Roll publicly acknowledged Bunnie's statements during a concert, affirming that "every word" she spoke was the truth and reiterating his "love" and status as her "best friend forever." Despite this apparent camaraderie, Bunnie made a critical comparison during her podcast. While reading messages from men asking her out, she referenced a message from an incarcerated individual serving a "10-year bid" who asked for a date upon release. Bunnie humorously stated, "I just got out of a 10-year bid too, b****es."
Last week, Jelly Roll released a "Divorce Vlog" in which he spoke affectionately with Bunnie on the phone. He addressed rumors of infidelity, confirming that "nobody cheated on nobody" and that Bunnie's podcast disclosures were truthful. He expressed gratitude for their 10 years together and anticipates future friendship.
Bunnie detailed that her marriage to Jelly Roll, while unconventional, had become a "recipe for disaster" due to their tendency to internalize issues rather than confront them. The couple's final argument occurred on Mother's Day, leading to Bunnie's ultimatum for Jelly Roll to file for divorce. She admitted saying it out of anger and was blindsided when he proceeded with the divorce filing.
The couple began a two-year IVF process around the time their careers were rapidly advancing. Bunnie revealed they have lost four embryos and endured three failed transfers, a process she described as "gut-wrenching" and a significant strain on their relationship. She also cited personality differences, noting her reserved nature contrasted with Jelly Roll's more public persona.
Despite the divorce, Bunnie stated they are "ending this marriage on the best possible terms," with Jelly Roll reportedly providing her with their under-construction "dream home" as part of the settlement. Bunnie mentioned she has regained her "sparkle" and is ready to "have fun" now that she is single.
Jelly Roll, who has a daughter, Bailee Ann, from a previous relationship whom Bunnie helped raise, also has a nine-year-old son, Noah Buddy. The couple's IVF journey was complicated by Jelly Roll's low sperm count and hormone therapy, which Bunnie described as making him difficult to be around. Bailee Ann is reportedly upset with both parents over the divorce.
Jelly Roll filed for divorce in Tennessee, citing "irreconcilable differences" and listing May 9 as the separation date. Sources described the split as a "mutual decision" and a "private family matter."