Jelly Roll has finally addressed his divorce from Bunnie XO in front of fans, and his message was direct: the internet rumors are not the truth.
During a concert in Saratoga Springs, New York, on June 18, the country star paused the show to speak about the split for the first time publicly. He admitted he had not planned to talk about it that night, but said he wanted people to understand what was really happening.
The biggest thing he wanted to shut down was the cheating speculation. Jelly Roll told the crowd that nobody cheated, making it clear that infidelity was not the reason their marriage ended.
His comments came after days of online debate following reports that he had filed for divorce from Bunnie XO, whose real name is Alisa DeFord. Court records showed he filed on May 18 in Tennessee, citing irreconcilable differences.
Even though the marriage is ending, Jelly Roll made it clear that he and Bunnie are not enemies. He described her as his best friend and said the love between them had not simply disappeared.
He also revealed that he had spoken to Bunnie earlier that same day. That detail stood out to fans because it showed the two are still communicating even while going through one of the most difficult chapters of their lives.
Jelly Roll also pointed fans toward Bunnie’s “Dumb Blonde” podcast, where she had opened up about the breakup in her own words. On the podcast, Bunnie said the divorce was moving forward amicably and that the situation was not about betrayal.
Bunnie explained that the relationship had been strained by communication problems and emotional pressure. She said one of the turning points came after a heated Mother’s Day argument, when she told him to file the divorce papers.
She later admitted that the moment was painful and complicated, especially because she did not expect things to move the way they did. Still, she emphasized that there was respect between them and that they were trying to handle the split with care.
Another major part of their breakup involved their fertility journey. Bunnie has spoken about how difficult IVF was for them, including the loss of embryos and the emotional toll the process placed on the relationship.
But the update that surprised fans most was not just the divorce. According to Bunnie, she and Jelly Roll still plan to have a child together and co-parent, even after ending their marriage.
That unexpected plan has left fans stunned because it shows their bond is not ending in a typical way. Instead of cutting each other off, they appear to be choosing a new kind of family structure built around friendship and support.
Bunnie also revealed that Jelly Roll is taking care of her financially in the settlement. Reports say she is receiving their Tennessee compound, a property that meant a great deal to her.
People close to the situation have said Jelly Roll still loves Bunnie deeply, even though he is in a different place now. Sources also said he credits her with standing by him through some of the hardest years of his life.
For fans who followed their nearly decade-long marriage, the split is still emotional. But Jelly Roll’s message from the stage was clear: the marriage may be ending, but the story between him and Bunnie XO is not turning into a war.
