Before news of their divorce became public, Bunnie Xo was already pushing back against speculation about her marriage to Jelly Roll.
During a past episode of her “Dumb Blonde” podcast, she explained that her absence from many of his public appearances was due to months of IVF treatments, not relationship problems.
However, following reports that Jelly Roll filed for divorce in May 2026, fans began revisiting several social media posts and public moments that now appear to hint at challenges behind the scenes.
Months before news of their split became public, Bunnie Xo was already addressing speculation about her marriage to Jelly Roll.
During an August 2025 episode of her “Dumb Blonde” podcast, the 46-year-old media personality pushed back against online rumors suggesting trouble in their relationship because they were no longer appearing together as frequently.
According to Bunnie, there was a simple explanation. She revealed that much of her time had been devoted to fertility treatments as the couple explored having a child together.
“Someone said the other day, ‘They used to always be together, and now you never see them together,’” she shared on the podcast, per Us Weekly. “I’m like, ‘Do you guys not know that for the past six months [that] I’ve been trying to make a baby?”
The comments resurfaced after reports emerged that Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason Bradley DeFord, filed for divorce in Tennessee in May 2026, ending nearly a decade of marriage.
Around the same time, Bunnie posted a reflective message on social media about rediscovering her “sparkle,” prompting further discussion among fans.
Bunnie Xo Revealed IVF Struggles Amid Rumors About Her Marriage To Jelly Roll Being Strained
The pair had faced similar speculation throughout 2025 as Jelly Roll’s career continued to soar.
Between a European tour with Post Malone and a highly publicized visit to Vatican City, where he met Pope Leo XIV, the country star spent much of the year on the road while Bunnie remained largely out of the spotlight.
Addressing the rumors at the time, Bunnie explained that her absence from public appearances had little to do with relationship problems and everything to do with the emotional and physical toll of IVF treatments.
She described the experience as challenging, saying she had spent months navigating medications, setbacks, and the uncertainty that often accompanies fertility journeys.
“My husband has to work to f-cking bring home the bacon,” she told listeners. “Luckily, I get the luxury of working from home. He doesn’t. He has to make appearances, but I literally have been on IVF meds for f-cking six months and going through heartbreak and f-cking so much sh-t.”
Bunnie Xo Reflected On Overcoming Jelly Roll’s Past Infidelity Months Before Divorce News
Despite the speculation, the pair continued to make public appearances together earlier this year, attending a pre-Grammy event before sharing affectionate moments on the Grammy Awards red carpet.
Their relationship had weathered difficulties before. In her memoir, “Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic,” released in February, Bunnie spoke candidly about rebuilding trust after Jelly Roll’s past infidelity.
Rather than defining their marriage, she said the experience ultimately became a turning point that transformed both of them and reshaped their understanding of love and commitment.
Jelly Roll Praised His Estranged Wife For Speaking About Their Marriage Struggles
Jelly Roll later acknowledged that revisiting those chapters of their lives through the memoir was not always easy.
However, he praised Bunnie for telling her story openly and honestly, expressing admiration for her willingness to discuss painful experiences and personal challenges without holding back.
“I’m just proud of her for telling her story so unapologetically,” the country music star said at the time.
He added, “I mean, she talks about everything fearlessly, from domestic assault to sexual assault. I’m just proud of her. She’s so brave.”
Fans Revisit Bunnie Xo’s Cryptic Posts And Jelly Roll’s Missing Ring After Divorce Filing
Yet in the weeks leading up to the divorce filing, fans now believe there may have been subtle signs that things had changed behind the scenes.
According to court documents, Jelly Roll filed for divorce on May 18, citing irreconcilable differences and listing May 9 as the couple’s date of separation.
Just days later, Bunnie posted a TikTok video that has since taken on new meaning. Referencing women’s intuition and situations that “don’t add up,” the post prompted many followers to wonder whether she had been quietly hinting at personal struggles all along.
After the divorce news broke, commenters flooded the post with reactions, with one fan writing, “Bunnie was dropping the tea in real time, and we all did not clock it.”
The speculation only intensified in early June when Jelly Roll took the stage at CMA Fest in Nashville without his wedding band, a detail that didn’t go unnoticed once reports of the split surfaced.