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Published 09:34 16 Jun 2026 GMT
Country artist Jelly Roll and his wife, Bunnie Xo, are set to split up after almost 10 years of marriage.
It was revealed by TMZ that Jelly Roll, real name Jason DeFord, filed for divorce in Williamson County, Tennessee, on May 18, according to court documents.
The move may come as a surprise to many who have followed the couple's journey, as the pair have shared several details about their relationship in the past.
Earlier this year, they could be seen getting their PDA on at the 2026 Grammys, before Jelly Roll, 41, scooped up an award for himself, thanking his wife in his speech.
Following the news, an old interview involving podcaster Bunnie Xo, real name Alisa DeFord, and the discussion of the couple's sex life has resurfaced.
Speaking out in February this year, she explained how her love life with Jelly Roll changed following his dramatic weight loss.
The country artist once hit 540 lbs (245 kg), but managed to lose over half of that without the use of GLP-1 medication, getting down to 265 lbs (120 kg).
Speaking to Us Weekly, Bunnie Xo opened up about what she shared in her memoir, Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic: "We always had a sex life, but there were mountains and valleys that we had to go through - especially when he was so big."
She added that it was his "excitement and his new zest for life" which was refreshing, adding: “It’s so childlike and just giddy - just seeing him get to be the man that I always saw that he was.”
The 46-year-old went on: “Even when he was 500 pounds, this dude was an agile, big guy. I’m like, ‘You are athletic under that meat suit.’
"Now that he has the weight off of him, he just gets to be who I always knew that he was, and I think it’s brought a new sense of happiness to him. Any time he’s happy, I’m happy."
Jelly Roll also opened up about his own weight loss in an interview with Men's Health this year, explaining: "I was so fat that there came a moment in life that my wife and I had to put two queen beds beside each other because we couldn’t fit in a king bed anymore, I was just all over,
"Now it’s a totally different thing. I’m chasing her around the house. I’m like a teenage kid again! I’m like the Pink Panther – I bust out of every corner. And she opens the cabinet and I go, ‘Hi!’"
He had previously revealed that he couldn't get aroused due to his size.
The couple started dating over 10 years ago, after meeting at one of Jelly Roll's shows at Las Vegas' Country Saloon in 2015.
After around a year of dating, Jelly proposed to Bunnie on stage in Las Vegas, with the pair eloping and making it official in a courthouse ceremony that same evening.
They had been open about numerous aspects of their relationship, including their IVF journey, as they were attempting to conceive.
When Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo attended this year's Grammy Awards, they could be seen laying kisses on one another, sharing a more wholesome moment after the former won Best Contemporary Country Album.
As part of his acceptance speech, he said: "I want to thank my beautiful wife,
"I would have never changed my life without you. I would have ended up dead or in jail. I would have killed myself if it wasn't for you and Jesus. I thank you for that."
Published 10:37 17 Feb 2026 GMT
Bunnie XO has shared a candid confession about her sex life with husband Jelly Roll and how they navigated issues surrounding his size.
The country music star, 41, has been married to Alisa DeFord - better known as Bunnie XO - since 2016 and recently underwent a weight loss transformation, losing 130lb.
She revealed to Us Weekly that while they "always had a sex life", she admitted that "there were mountains and valleys [they] had to go through — especially when he was so big."
Bunnie, 46, added that since Jelly Roll - real name Jason Bradley DeFord - lost weight, he has regained a new "excitement and his new zest for life.
"It’s so childlike and just giddy. Just seeing him get to be the man that I always saw that he was."
She explained: "Even when he was 500 pounds (227kg), this dude was an agile, big guy. I’m like, ‘You are athletic under that meat suit.’
"Now that he has the weight off of him, he just gets to be who I always knew that he was, and I think it’s brought a new sense of happiness to him. Any time he’s happy, I’m happy."
Jelly Roll had opened up about how being overweight had affected things in the bedroom, revealing on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast in December: "My sex life was horrible. I couldn’t even get aroused, I was so big.
"Dude, I married a f***ing big-tittied, blonde, beautiful woman, you know what I mean? I married the kind of woman that makes you smile when you cry."
He joked that he was "having to play Twister to have sex. Left foot here, right foot on the X. Are we in there yet? Tell me if you feel something. I mean, it was bad."
He added that his "addiction" and weight gain took its toll on his family, explaining: "I realised that in addiction, the family will kind of cater to the addict. It’s nature.
"Like if somebody in your family was a drug addict you would help with their kids, you would feel a need to help in their absence — it’s what we do as a family, it’s human nature.
"I realised then how much my addiction was hurting this family."
Jelly Roll revealed on Bunnie's Dumb Blonde podcast in 2024 that he was 550lbs (250kg) at his heaviest, and regretted waiting so long to begin his weight-loss journey.
"I’m sorry it took so long," he admitted. "I cannot believe I walked around like a 550-pound zombie for years. I even look back at the pictures, and I was just hollow."
Despite being a candidate to use weight-loss injections such as Ozempic or Mounjaro, he revealed to Men's Health in January that he chose not to go down this route to shed the weight.
"I just remember everyone telling me GLP-1s, or taking the Ozempic or the Mounjaro, ‘Listen, it’s gonna hurt your stomach a little bit,’” he said. “I’ve treated my body so bad, I can’t believe God’s gave me this voice for this long. I didn’t deserve it. I literally didn’t do it out of fear.”
He lost over 130lbs after finding his size impacted the fundamental parts of his daily life, explaining: "I was so fat that there came a moment in life that my wife and I had to put two queen beds beside each other because we couldn’t fit in a king bed anymore, I was just all over.
"Now it’s a totally different thing. I’m chasing her around the house. I’m like a teenage kid again! I’m like the Pink Panther — I bust out of every corner. And she opens the cabinet and I go, ‘Hi!’"
Published 12:58 26 Oct 2025 GMT
Country star Jelly Roll has revealed that cheating on his wife, Bunnie Xo, was “one of the worst moments” of his life, but says the experience ultimately led to a stronger marriage.
The 40-year-old 'Son of a Sinner' singer, who recently showed off his 200-pound weight loss in Sydney, spoke candidly about his past infidelity on the Human School podcast, released Tuesday.
Jelly Roll (born Jason Bradley DeFord) married Bunnie Xo (real name Alyssa DeFord) in 2016. The pair renewed their vows in 2023, celebrating how far they’d come together.
“I don’t talk about this publicly at all,” the musician admitted recently on the Human School Podcast. “But one of the worst moments of my adulthood was when I had an affair on my wife.”
He continued: “It was the first time that I was like, ‘I really can’t get this right at all. I know I’m in love with this woman.’ It just really, really blew me back.”
The country singer said he put in significant effort to repair his marriage, describing the healing process as “special.”
“We are stronger than we could have ever been,” he shared. “I wish our story would’ve gone in a way that never had an affair. I am in no way glad it happened. But man, I am proud of who we are today.”
At the time, Jelly Roll said he was surrounded by “a bunch of people that were cheating on their wives”, a reflection of how his environment fueled his bad choices.
“When I was doing cocaine, I was hanging around a bunch of people that were doing cocaine. When I was drinking a lot, I was hanging around people who were drinking a lot,” he said. “I used to be proud of long-standing friendships just because they had a number attached to them, s****y humans.”
Now, the Grammy nominee said he focuses on surrounding himself with people who inspire him to grow. “I wanted to be friends with people I wanted to be like,” he explained.
The couple briefly separated in 2018, something Bunnie later addressed in a heartfelt TikTok video.
“Who knew that us breaking up in 2018, me moving back to Vegas and you coming to get me back, would have put us on this wild journey called life,” she wrote. “Our castle in the sand had to crumble so we could rebuild on solid ground.”
Jelly Roll and Bunnie rekindled their romance and re-exchanged vows in 2023 at the same Las Vegas chapel where they first said “I do” in 2016. The couple first met in 2015 and became close friends before starting their relationship the following year.
In 2023, Bunnie revealed the pair had started IVF treatment, sharing their journey publicly on social media.
“We had planned on doing this privately, but decided our IVF journey needed to be shared because we’ve always been so open,” she wrote. “We’re so excited and scared all at the same time.”
Jelly Roll is already father to two children – daughter Bailee, 17, and son Noah, nine – from previous relationships.
When asked what keeps their marriage strong, Jelly Roll told Fox News Digital: “Open, real, honest communication. We talk about the uncomfortable stuff up front. It’s a real important thing in our marriage. And we don’t take anything too serious. Laugh as much as you can. Laughter is the best medicine.”
As he embarks on his first headlining Australian tour, which kicked off October 24 in Sydney and will wrap November 8 in New Zealand, Jelly Roll seems to be embracing a new chapter; healthier, wiser, and more grounded in love.
Published 17:59 15 Apr 2026 GMT
Jelly Roll's wife Bunnie Xo has spoken out about the unexpected downside of her husband's incredible weight loss - revealing that shedding the pounds can actually cause your sex life to 'slow down'.
The Dumb Blonde podcast host, 46, opened up while moonlighting as an agony aunt for Playboy, where she answered questions from fans about love, sex, sobriety, and everything in between.
It comes after Bunnie and Jelly Roll previously made headlines with some very candid admissions, including some about how the country star's transformation affected both his body and their relationship.
While responding to a fan's question for Playboy, Bunnie was asked by a man who said he and his wife had both started taking Ozempic and subsequently lost weight - but were now having a lot less sex as a result.
"It's like we're not used to our new bodies," the man explained. "Is it a phase?"
Bunnie's response suggested this was something she understood personally.
"When it comes to sex, slowing down after weight loss and Ozempic can be tricky," she said.
"Big body changes mess with your head and hormones.
"Add a medication that blunts appetite, and it's not shocking libido dips too.
"It's likely an adjustment period, not a permanent shift."
Given that her husband has lost roughly 275lbs over the past few years - going from 540lbs at his heaviest to around 265lbs today - it's fair to say Bunnie has first-hand experience of what that 'adjustment period' looks like.
This isn't the first time Bunnie has been refreshingly open about the physical side of her husband's transformation.
During an appearance on The Howard Stern Show in February, she confirmed something that had long been rumoured about significant male weight loss - that it had a noticeable effect on Jelly Roll's manhood.
"I will tell you that it is very true that when a man loses weight, it grows a lot," Bunnie said, adding that her spouse's penis now looks 'severely bigger'.
She also spoke about the emotional side of his transformation, telling Stern: "He's got a little strut in his step, and I think it's just the cutest thing. He deserves to have a hot streak. I'm ready for him to just feel his best."
The Grammy-winning singer has been just as candid as his wife on the topic.
Jelly Roll - real name Jason Bradley DeFord - previously revealed that before he started his health kick, he discovered his testosterone levels were comparable to those of a 'preteen boy', which had a devastating impact on his sex drive.
"You can't get it up without T," the 41-year-old explained in an interview earlier this year. "I was married to a smoke show, and I was still struggling."
He has also spoken on the Joe Rogan Experience about just how difficult intimacy was at his heaviest, saying he 'couldn't even get aroused' and describing sex with Bunnie as being 'like playing Twister'.
"Left foot here, right foot in the X," he said. "Are we in there yet? Tell me if you feel something."
Since losing the weight, however, Jelly Roll says things have completely changed, joking that he's 'like a teenager' again and can't keep his hands off his wife.
While answering questions for Playboy, Bunnie also shared some advice for a man who was looking for tips on matching his partner's energy in the bedroom.
"In my experience, confidence in bed isn't about being extreme - it's about being present and honest," she said.
"You don't have to match her intensity overnight.
"Ask what she loves, try what feels exciting to you, and say no when something doesn't. Enthusiasm is hotter than performance."
Bunnie's comments reflect a growing body of evidence around the impact of GLP-1 weight loss drugs on libido.
Rachel Goldman, a psychologist and professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, has previously explained that GLP-1 medications affect the brain's reward centre - the same system responsible for food cravings, alcohol use, and sexual desire.
A 2024 survey of 2,000 adults in the US, led by the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University, found that of those taking GLP-1 drugs, 18% reported an increase in sexual desire, while 16% said it had decreased.
So while the drugs clearly affect people differently, Bunnie's message to couples going through it is simple: don't panic, give it time, and talk to each other about it.
It sounds like she and Jelly Roll have done exactly that - and come out the other side just fine.
Published 11:19 25 Oct 2024 GMT
Published 12:33 22 Oct 2025 GMT
Jelly Roll, born Jason DeFord, is unrecognizable to many as he embarks on his first-ever Australian headlining tour.
The 40-year-old country star, known for his hits like 'I Need a Favor' and 'I Am Not Okay,' has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past few years.
Once tipping the scales at 550 pounds, Jelly Roll has shed an astonishing 200 pounds since 2022, marking a significant milestone in his ongoing weight-loss journey.
As Jelly Roll arrived at Sydney Airport on October 21, 2025, ahead of his tour, his slimmer figure was immediately noticeable, per PEOPLE.
The heavily tattooed musician, donning a baggy black Reebok jumper and track pants, appeared to be embracing a new, healthier lifestyle.
While he attempted to go incognito in a Tennessee Titans hat, it was hard to ignore the 90 kg (nearly 200 pounds) he’s lost, transforming from the man many fans remember.
The Nashville-based star is set to perform at some of Australia’s biggest venues, including Brisbane Entertainment Centre and Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena. Additionally, he will headline the inaugural Strummingbird Festival, a three-city country music event set to showcase his talents alongside other top artists.
Jelly Roll’s weight loss journey isn't just about shedding pounds; it’s part of a broader goal to change his life and appearance in a way that he hopes will inspire others.
During a December 2024 appearance on his wife Bunnie Xo’s Dumb Blonde podcast, he shared his ambitious health and fitness goal: "I wanna be on the cover of Men's Health by March of 2026. That's my new goal. I wanna have one of the biggest transformations."
This goal is personal for Jelly Roll, but it also speaks to his desire to be open and transparent about his struggles with weight loss.
"I did this publicly for a reason. I wanna be honest about my struggles with it with people," he shared during the podcast, emphasizing his commitment to leading by example.
Jelly Roll has been open about the challenges he’s faced along the way. Growing up in Antioch, Tennessee, he admits that food was never viewed as a source of nourishment in his household.
"Nobody in my house ever had [a healthy relationship with food], so that was the hard part, really fighting that demon at first and getting into that discipline and that commitment," Jelly Roll explained in an interview.
His struggles with food addiction have been a central part of his journey, and overcoming them has been crucial to his success.
Reflecting on his past, Jelly Roll explained: “All I’ve ever known was being fat, and I’m f***ing miserable. I wanna sky dive, bungee jump, ride a bull, parasail, ride roller coasters, I want to LIVE a normal life and have a normal relationship with food.”
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