Country singer Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, has filed for divorce from his wife of nearly ten years, Bunnie Xo. According to court documents obtained by multiple outlets, the singer filed for divorce on May 18 in Williamson County, Tennessee, listing the date of separation as May 9 and citing irreconcilable differences.
Key Takeaways
Country singer Jelly Roll has filed for divorce from his wife of nearly ten years, Bunnie Xo, citing irreconcilable differences. The couple had been open about their struggles and recent changes in their relationship.
- Jelly Roll filed for divorce on May 18 in Williamson County, Tennessee
- The couple cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for their split
- They married in a whirlwind Las Vegas ceremony in August 2016
- Both have been open about past infidelity and struggles with addiction
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 5 publishers report consistent facts across 4 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage Date | 1 Difference | Majority reports August 2016; dailymail.com says late 2016 | ▼ |
| Divorce Filing Date | Broad Agreement | May 18, 2024 | |
| Date Of Separation | Broad Agreement | May 9, 2024 | |
| Reason For Divorce | Broad Agreement | irreconcilable differences | |
| Jelly Roll's Weight Loss | Broad Agreement | nearly 300 pounds, from 540 to around 265 |
Marriage Date
▼Majority reports August 2016; dailymail.com says late 2016
Divorce Filing Date
Broad AgreementMay 18, 2024
Date Of Separation
Broad AgreementMay 9, 2024
Reason For Divorce
Broad Agreementirreconcilable differences
Jelly Roll's Weight Loss
Broad Agreementnearly 300 pounds, from 540 to around 265
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The couple had been open about their struggles throughout their relationship. In her memoir "Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic," Bunnie Xo detailed Jelly Roll's infidelity in 2018, which she described as one of the worst moments of his adult life. The singer has also been open about his past struggles with cocaine and alcohol addiction.
Despite their difficulties, the couple had seemed to weather their storms together. In February, during the 2026 Grammy Awards, Jelly Roll thanked Bunnie Xo in his acceptance speech for Best Contemporary Country Album, saying that he'd be dead or in jail without her. The pair also renewed their vows at the same Las Vegas chapel where they were married in August 2016.
In recent weeks, both Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo had seemingly been dropping subtle hints about potential marriage woes. On May 20, two days after Jelly Roll's filing, Bunnie posted a video on TikTok with the caption "Women’s intuition when that s--- don’t add up." The couple was also seen without their wedding rings during public appearances.
Jelly Roll has undergone a significant physical transformation in recent years, losing nearly 300 pounds. He attributed his weight loss to a commitment to daily movement and overhauling his diet. Despite his health improvements, the singer has continued to struggle with food addiction and the emotional aspects of his journey.
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