January 31, 2026
In the photo: Bunnie Xo and Jelly Roll.
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Bunnie XO opens up about her split from Jelly Roll and reveals that despite their pending divorce, the couple is still moving forward with their plans to have a child together.
During the June 18 episode of her Dumb blonde On the podcast, Bunnie XO, whose real name is Alisa DeFord, addressed the end of her nearly decade-long marriage to the country star and shared details about their future plans as co-parents.
“You guys might be surprised to hear this, but we’re still having a baby,” Bunnie said on the podcast. “We’re still going to have a baby together.” She added that Jelly Roll “has been very good about saying that we still have a baby together” and said the two plan to raise their future son, whom they affectionately called “little Nugget,” as “one big happy family.”
The revelation comes just days after it was learned that Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, filed for divorce in Williamson County, Tennessee. Court records reportedly show the filing was made on May 18, with the couple listing May 9 as their separation date and citing irreconcilable differences.
According to Bunnie, the divorce was due to an argument on Mother’s Day. She recalled telling her husband to “file the damn divorce papers” during the heated exchange, and later admitted that she spoke out in anger and frustration. “It wasn’t mutual,” she said, explaining that she felt surprised when he went ahead with the presentation.
Despite the breakup, Bunnie emphasized that there was no infidelity involved.
“So we’ve been the most unconventional couple you’ve ever met,” he said. “We’re going to be parents together. J is my best friend. This isn’t what you guys think it is. Nobody cheated on the other person.”
The podcast host also shared the emotional toll of the couple’s fertility journey. Bunnie revealed that she and Jelly Roll lost four embryos during IVF treatments and underwent three embryo transfers. He described the process as one of the most difficult experiences of his life.
“I’ve never talked about this, but J and I lost four embryos,” she said, explaining that the losses left her emotionally, physically and spiritually devastated.
Bunnie said their shared heartbreak over infertility strengthened their bond, even as their marriage struggled. “In some ways, I think J and I are bonded by trauma,” he told listeners.
The couple married in Las Vegas in 2016 and renewed their vows in 2023 after previously separating and reconciling. Throughout their relationship, they have been candid about the challenges they faced, including struggles in past relationships and Jelly Roll’s journey toward sobriety.
Although their marriage is coming to an end, they both seem committed to maintaining a close friendship and starting a family together. Bunnie said she has no intention of letting divorce derail her dream of becoming a mother and called the prospect of raising a child “the greatest gift” she can imagine.
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