Jelly Roll's estranged wife, Bunnie XO, has revealed why she removed a podcast episode that detailed the couple's divorce. In a recent episode of her "Dumb Blonde" podcast, Bunnie XO explained that she decided to take down the viral episode because discussing their failed marriage "backfired" and she wanted "the space to heal, to evolve and to move forward."
She stated that she did not want one of the most difficult moments of her life to become a "permanent headline." The deleted episode, which had been one of her highest-viewed, reportedly earned her approximately $100,000. However, Bunnie XO emphasized that the financial gain was not her motivation for keeping the episode up, saying, "If I cared about the money, I would have left it up and let it get another f***ing 100 grand."
Details of the Divorce Episode
The now-removed episode had detailed a significant argument on Mother's Day that led Jelly Roll to file for divorce in May, after nearly 10 years of marriage. Bunnie XO had also discussed their plans to have a child together despite being separated and hinted at a generous divorce settlement. The episode's removal generated significant online discussion.
Addressing Public Perception
Bunnie XO also addressed comments about her moving on quickly. She was recently photographed kissing reality star Dylan Wolf at Jelly Roll's bar in Nashville while celebrating the Fourth of July. She defended her actions, stating she had been "mourning the loss" of her marriage for nearly a year. She added that Jelly Roll is aware of her actions and "gets it."
She also shared that there were many behind-the-scenes aspects of their separation that she had not discussed and would not speak on. "I have been sitting in purgatory for two and a half months in my studio house," she said. "Literally, there were times where I was on the floor, screaming, crying, because I could not understand what the f*** was going on."
Health and Separation
Bunnie XO previously revealed that the divorce, which she described as "not mutual," occurred after the Mother's Day argument when she told Jelly Roll to "file the f***ing divorce papers." After a brief separation, he proceeded with the filing. Sources close to the couple indicated a "complicated dynamic" as Jelly Roll's music career began to gain momentum.
Despite their split, Bunnie XO stated that she and Jelly Roll still plan to have a child together via surrogacy and intend to co-parent. In the wake of their separation, she mentioned losing 20 pounds due to a lack of appetite.
Jelly Roll's Perspective
Concurrently, Jelly Roll addressed his own struggles in a YouTube video posted around the same time, revealing he had been "overeating" amid the divorce. He previously shared that he had lost nearly 300 pounds during their marriage. Jelly Roll likened his eating habits to his past struggles with drug addiction, describing an all-or-nothing mentality that can lead to unhealthy eating binges. He stated that he now avoids certain foods, such as dairy-free skillet cookies, to prevent falling into extended periods of unhealthy eating, recognizing that for him, "one" can easily lead to "five days of food bender."