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.

Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO are going their separate ways. Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy

Bunnie Xo spoke about their sex life

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.

Jelly Roll has lost a significant amount of weight in recent times. Credit: Chris Haston/WBTV via Getty Images

Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo's relationship

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."

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Bunnie Xo has claimed that her ex-husband, Jelly Roll, is already stepping back into the dating world following their divorce, and she says she's fully supportive of it.

Speaking on the June 18 episode of her Dumb Blonde podcast, the 46-year-old opened up about the country singer's new chapter after the pair ended their longstanding marriage.

Jelly Roll has started dating, according to ex-wife

According to Bunnie, Jelly Roll is thriving both personally and physically.

"Daddy Roll is probably in his finest season, right? He's feeling himself. He looks so good. He is healthier than he's ever been," she claimed before revealing that he has "started dating."

Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo decided to end their marriage after nearly a decade together. Credit: Gilbert Flores / Getty

She described the singer as someone who enjoys affection and companionship, saying: "J is a little lover, and he, you know, he likes to snuggle and he likes to cuddle."

Bunnie stressed that she's comfortable with the situation and is currently focused on herself rather than seeking a new relationship.

"The crazy thing is, I'm not even ready to hook up with a dude. I'm ready to focus on myself and pour into myself," she explained.

In fact, she even encouraged women interested in Jelly Roll to reach out to him directly.

"Don't be scared. Shoot your motherf**king shot," she joked. "I will be the ex-wife, okay? And we'll have a great time."

While Bunnie says she's happy to welcome a future partner into Jelly Roll's life, she made it clear that honesty is important.

"I will welcome you with open arms, but if you're a b***h who is lying straight-up the first time you meet my husband — God, gotta stop calling him that — the first time you meet J," she said.

She then joked about how closely she and Jelly Roll pay attention to people around them.

"First of all, we are like the FBI. We will figure out everything about you. And two, we just don't wanna have to do that. Just come correct and be cool."

What is Jelly Roll looking for in his next relationship?

Bunnie also shared what she believes her ex is looking for in his next relationship.

According to her, Jelly Roll wants someone down-to-earth and away from the influencer lifestyle.

"He needs a really sweet girl who is normal and isn't like, f**king trying to be a f**kin' influencer," she said.

She added that he may be looking for someone very different from herself.

"No offense to anybody — his wife, you know — no offense to anybody, but I think he wants the complete opposite of me, which is what he deserves."

Although she says Jelly Roll hopes to eventually settle down, Bunnie has other advice for him.

"He wants to settle down," she revealed, adding that she's encouraging him to "play the f**kin' field."

News emerged earlier this week that Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, quietly filed for divorce in Tennessee last month after nearly a decade of marriage.

Sources close to the former couple said their relationship had always been complicated, dating back to when they first met.

At the beginning of their romance, Jelly Roll was struggling financially while Bunnie earned a living as a sex worker.

"When they first got together, they were both in a very different place in their lives," a source claimed. "There was a lot of chaos, ups and downs, and they built a life together through all of that."

Despite their split, Bunnie's comments suggest the pair remain on good terms as they move forward separately.

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Inside sources have spoken out for the first time over Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo's divorce, claiming to know the true reasons behind the split.

Real name Jason DeFord, the country artist filed for divorce from his wife of almost 10 years back in May at a Tennessee court, according to TMZ.

He cited "irreconcilable differences" in official court filings, further claiming that he and Bunnie, real name Alisa DeFord, were "unable to live together successfully as husband and wife."

It further explained that the split was a "mutual decision by the two and a private family matter," with news of the 41-year-old's filing only surfacing this week.

The couple may have remained active on social media, but no statements directly addressing the situation have been released.

But over 10 years after meeting each other, some sources claim to know the truth behind the breakdown of the highly publicized relationship.

Insiders claim to know why Jelly Roll filed for divorce from Bunnie Xo. Credit: Gilbert Flores / Getty

Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo's history

As Bunnie, 46, has previously been open about all aspects of their relationship, the news came as a shock to fans.

Jelly met Bunnie at one of his concerts in Las Vegas in 2015, as he was living in his van and had allegedly been in and out of jail 40 times, according to the Daily Mail.

At the time, Bunnie was a "high-class" escort, and the couple would make it official the following year, and she stayed by his side as he went on to win three Grammy Awards as one of the most successful country stars in the world.

Bunnie retired from sex work in 2023, committing herself to being a stepmother to Jelly's two children from previous relationships, Bailee Ann, 18, and son Noah Buddy, nine.

The pair also had issues with drug addiction, tied to Jelly's months-long affair, which he would admit to, but after working through that, it was expected that the couple would go the distance.

Reasons for the marriage ending

One source told the Daily Mail: "You couldn't tell he was going through something. If the divorce was on his mind, you'd never have known."

But other insiders claimed that there was clear reasoning that led to Jelly's decision, with one of the main points being the artist's shift to Christianity.

Following his Grammy win for best contemporary country album in February, he held a Bible and told the crowd that "Jesus is not owned by one political party. Jesus is not owned by no music label."

This new direction has created a night-and-day difference from his past, while also setting himself apart from his wife's previous escorting and online sex work.

Bunnie may have quit, but her Dumb Blonde podcast features several NSFW topics including her sex life and spicy social media posts, which may have started to cause a stir at home.

Hours before the divorce was made public, Bunnie posted a revealing snap on her Instagram story, wearing only a satin bralette and matching thong.

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Insiders speak out about Jelly's decision

Another insider told the publication: "There is just such a conflict in what's going on. He's preaching this Christian way of life. She's posing mostly naked and talking about porn and penises on her podcast.

"At every turn, she's just kind of embarrassing him and wrecking every PR narrative that they're trying to create. This is the talk of the town [in Nashville]."

Christian music has officially hit the mainstream, becoming a prominent part of life in Nashville, as a source added: "There's so much money in [Christian music], but [his renewed faith] is just an act in my opinion.

"He saw a lot of money in this market and told Bunnie to get it together. But she wouldn't stay in line and it is destroying his brand," they added.

The same source claimed: "He saw a lot of money in this market and told Bunnie to get it together. But she wouldn't stay in line and it is destroying his brand.

"She just wants to be what she is. She's been an escort and in porn and gets her validation and audience from being in a G-string. That's been her life but now, suddenly, he's a preacher and she's a preacher's wife."

Their lifestyles have seemingly caused a clash, though there has also been a disagreement about expanding their family.

Bunnie has previously opened up about undergoing IVF after finding out her fallopian tubes were blocked, but the treatment was ultimately unfruitful.

Efforts to find a surrogate also amounted to nothing, as an insider said: "Both [she and Jelly Roll] wanted more children, but disagreements over timing and his increasingly demanding career have created ongoing tension.

"Ultimately, he felt it wasn't wise to move forward with having more kids when the stability of their relationship remained uncertain, and they seemed destined to keep repeating the same cycle."

The source added: "Their relationship has always been passionate but turbulent, with frequent almost-breakups followed by intense reconciliations."

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Bunnie Xo has opened up about her split from Jelly Roll, revealing that despite their recent divorce filing, the pair still plan to have a child together.

On Thursday's episode of her Dumb Blonde podcast, the 46-year-old shared an emotional update on her future with the country star.

Bunnie said Jelly Roll "has been so great about us still having a baby together" and added that "he wants the same thing" despite their marriage ending.

"We're just going to raise little Nugget as one big happy family," she told listeners.

Bunnie says baby plans are still moving forward

The revelation comes days after it emerged that the 41-year-old musician, whose real name is Jason DeFord, filed for divorce in Williamson County, Tennessee, on May 18 after 10 years of marriage. Court documents cited "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the split.

While discussing the breakdown of their relationship, Bunnie, whose real name is Alisa Andrea Carter, reflected on their difficult fertility journey.

"In the last two years, when we decided to have a baby, I had to do IVF," she said. "My hat goes off to any woman, family, couple who is going through IVF because, let me tell you something, dude, that is one of the loneliest, darkest journeys you will be on."

She continued: "Yes, everybody gets to see the reward at the end, but it is not all bells and whistles. It is not a beautiful journey. It completely wrecked me."

Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo decided to end their marriage after nearly a decade together. Credit: Gilbert Flores / Getty

IVF journey left the couple heartbroken

According to Bunnie, both she and Jelly Roll were taking hormones during the process, while the 'Save Me' singer was also dealing with a low sperm count, creating what she described as a chaotic situation.

The couple endured several painful setbacks during treatment. Bunnie disclosed that across three embryo transfers, they lost four embryos.

"The two twins that we were going to try to have, and then we lost the other two," she explained. "And anybody that's going through that and has to deal with these miscarriages, it's gut-wrenching. It is so heartbreaking."

She admitted the losses left her questioning why the process had been so difficult.

"You get so mad at God, because you're like, 'Why is it so easy for people who don't deserve children to just be able to just pop them out?'" she recalled thinking, adding that she and Jelly Roll are "two people that really want a baby together."

The podcast host said the "roadblocks" in their relationship had taken "a toll" on them, but she feels the pair are "trauma bonded at this point".

Mother's Day argument led to split

She also revealed that an argument on Mother's Day led to the end of their marriage.

"On Mother's Day, we had a little bit of an argument, which I don't think the details are necessary," she said. "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.'"

According to Bunnie, Jelly Roll followed through and filed the paperwork shortly afterward.

The former couple first met in 2015 and married in Las Vegas the following year after the singer proposed on stage.

Although they briefly separated in 2018, they later reconciled and renewed their vows in 2023.

Jelly Roll's daughter, Bailee Ann, addressed the split. Credit: Bailee Ann/TikTok

Jelly Roll's daughter addresses public reaction

The divorce has sparked intense public interest, prompting a response from Jelly Roll's 18-year-old daughter, Bailee Ann.

"Oh & one more thing I am disgusted at how invested everyone is in a very clearly private family matter. It's fkn crazy," she wrote on TikTok. "Go on somewhere yall. Worry bout your house - not mine. I'm not speaking on it – yet."

In a follow-up post, she thanked supporters for their kindness, adding: "I understand & respect opinions and that a public profile is a public profile, but that doesn't have to mean we throw away our human decency."

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A chilling accusation against Jelly Roll has resurfaced, just days after news of his divorce from Bunnie Xo broke.

The country artist filed for divorce from his wife of almost 10 years on May 18 in Williamson County, Tennessee, according to TMZ.

Jelly Roll, real name Jason DeFord, cited "irreconcilable differences" as his court filings revealed that he and Bunnie, real name Alisa DeFord, were "unable to live together successfully as husband and wife."

Documents revealed that it was a "mutual decision by the two and a private family matter," as the 41-year-old made the filing in May.

No direct statements have been made by either party on the situation, despite some questionable social media moves.

Candid old clips of Bunnie speaking about their relationship have resurfaced in the days since, but there have been more severe allegations linked to Jelly.

Jelly Roll is facing allegations from a comedian. Credit: Terry Wyatt/Getty

Allegation made against Jelly Roll

There may be no proof of a connection, but the country artist and three-time Grammy winner was hit with a chilling accusation in Tennessee weeks before he filed for divorce.

Comedian Nicole Arbour has been on social media recently, speaking about the artist and how he allegedly threatened to kill her.

As first reported by TMZ, the Metro Nashville Police Department told the publication that they were looking into the matter.

They stated: “As you’re probably aware, there appears to be an ongoing back and forth between the two,

“No charges have been filed and there is no current investigation underway on the part of MNPD.”

TMZ added that an incident report was filed by Arbour on March 1, providing a video, as authorities admitted that they'd looked at the video, identifying Jelly Roll and another man.

The report said that Jelly claimed to have seen Arbour at a charity event with a camera, as she claimed he said "he would kill her" if he saw her with the camera.

According to the publication, the report detailed that police admitted to hearing the comment when going over footage.

This prompted the Canadian comedian to take to X to both challenge police and criticize TMZ's coverage.

Nicole Arbour has made numerous videos about her allegations against Jelly Roll. Credit: Instagram/@ibnicolearbour

Nicole Arbour hits back

Speaking in a video uploaded to social media, Nicole Arbour claimed: “Here’s why all of this is strange and giving police corruption.”

She alleged that a detective investigating the case had emailed her 46 minutes after TMZ's story was released, and claimed that the investigation was paused as a witness could not be contacted.

The comedian went as far as claiming that Jelly pays TMZ to run stories and that the Nashville Police Department was corrupt.

She went on: “The first time I went to make a police report about Jelly Roll, which was Metro Nashville, the officer would not take it,

“I mean, they would not take it. They said they would not take it. They don’t want to get sued. They don’t want to get put on leave. They don’t want to be involved. They wouldn’t take my police report. That actually happened.”

“They were shady AF in my opinion,” she concluded.

The social media personality claimed she did not have a camera in her interaction with Jelly, claiming: “People will be like, ‘Oh, if Jelly Roll was threatening your life, why didn’t you pull out your phone and film it?’

“I did, and he was like, ‘If I see your phone I will kill you.’”

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