A Public Split

The entertainment world was surprised when news emerged that country star Jelly Roll and podcast host Bunnie Xo were ending their decade-long marriage. Following a legal filing in Tennessee in May 2026 citing “irreconcilable differences,” the couple confirmed that their divorce was finalized in July 2026. Despite the legal separation, both parties have been remarkably transparent about the transition.


Addressing the Rumors

During the initial fallout, Jelly Roll took to the stage to defend the integrity of their relationship, telling the crowd: «I wasn’t going to talk about this tonight, but while we’re talking about liars… the internet is a liar. Me and my wife are best friends. We will always be best friends. Nobody cheated on nobody.»

He expressed deep gratitude for their time together, adding, «Bunnie, I love you baby. Thank you for those 10 years. They were incredible. Thank you for the next 10 years of friendship and 20 beyond that.»


The Turning Point

Bunnie Xo provided further context on her podcast, Dumb Blonde, revealing that a heated Mother's Day argument acted as the catalyst for the divorce filing. She explained that a lack of productive communication over the previous 18 months had created a difficult environment. «On Mother’s Day, we had a little bit of an argument, which I don’t think the details are necessary. And, in that argument, I was so fed up and so tired that I just looked at him and said, ‘Well, then file the f*ing divorce papers,’» she recounted.


Moving Forward and Family Dynamics

Despite the end of the marriage, the former couple has expressed a commitment to maintaining a close bond. This includes:

  • New Beginnings: Bunnie noted that Jelly Roll has begun dating, adding that she is happy to see him in a healthy place following his significant weight loss.
  • Addressing Speculation: Bunnie explicitly denied rumors involving Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger, calling the gossip embarrassing and false.
  • Parenting and Future Goals: Perhaps most surprisingly, the pair remains committed to their IVF journey. «We’re still having a baby together, we’re going to coparent together,» Bunnie shared, emphasizing their intention to raise their future child as a family unit.

Navigating the Transition with Bailee

Bunnie also addressed the impact of the divorce on Jelly Roll’s daughter, Bailee Ann, whom she helped raise. She acknowledged the complexity of the situation, stating, «The only woman she has had consistently in her life, she feels, is being taken from her and it’s a weird transition that we’re gonna have to navigate. That’s my baby. I love her. If she wants to be mad at me for f*ing two years, I’ll deal with it. But when she’s ready to come back, I will always be there for her.»


In a final moment of levity, Jelly Roll posted a video titled The Divorce Vlog, joking with fans who expected a bitter feud: «Yeah, y’all thought we were going to hate each other didn’t you? Plot twist, bitches!»