Jelly Roll can bank on his close pals’ support as he navigates life after filing for divorce from Bunnie XO!
The country singer’s friend has revealed that he is carrying on well amid his marital woes, while applauding him for extending that composure to his public dealings.
Jelly Roll headed to court on May 18, 2026, to file for divorce from Bunnie XO after about a decade of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences in Williamson County, Tennessee.
The country singer was publicly backed by his close friends following reports about his split from Bunnie XO. Country stars Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay discussed how well the singer was faring during an appearance at Travis Kelce’s Tight Ends & Friends Concert in Nashville with Page Six.
According to Smyers, he recently crossed paths with Roll, and things seemed great with the singer, although the interaction between them was very brief. He continued that Roll seemed to be in a good place, while expressing his satisfaction with him doing well.
Mooney also spoke warmly about howRoll and Bunnie have handled the attention surrounding their reported divorce. He discussed that navigating a personal separation in the public eye is incredibly difficult and confirmed that the estranged couple has approached the situation with maturity and grace.
Mooney acknowledged how challenging such circumstances could be and expressed support for both of them moving forward. Smyers also praised Roll’s recent social media post, which focused on his fitness journey, declaring that he felt proud to see his friend embracing growth and sharing such a personal milestone publicly.
The Grammy Winner Scored A New Gig Amid Ex Opening Up About The Split
The Blast shared that the singer expanded his portfolio with a hosting gig a few days ago when he was announced as one of the several celebrity guest hosts to fill in for Jimmy Kimmel on “Jimmy Kimmel Live.”
Kimmel will be heading off for a two-month summer break, leaving his show in the hands of a roster of celebrities, including Tiffany Haddish, Colman Domingo, Anthony Anderson, and more.
The news came as a cushion for the current fixation around Roll’s personal life following his divorce from Bunnie. While the announcement dropped, Bunnie was spotted sharing some painful truths about her marriage to the singer on her podcast, especially the rough patch they encountered over the past year and a half.
According to the model, the communication gap between them became too wide for comfort, and the emotional weight felt unbearable for her as she had to do most of it alone. Bunnie added that she assumed the role of the glue in the marriage and had to deal with their different approaches at handling conflict.
Mother’s Day reportedly became the breaking point in their union after she told Roll to file for divorce in the middle of an argument, and he went ahead to do just that.
In retrospect, Bunnie admitted she never expected things to progress that far, adding that although she commented with anger, she did not view the decision as fully mutual.
Jelly Roll Sent A Public Shoutout To Bunnie XO
Bunnie continued on the podcast that their marriage ending does not translate to an end to their friendship, as they remain on good terms and continue to care deeply for one another through the process.
She explained that mutual respect and a healthy interaction will be their watchword while they try to handle the transition.
Bunnie also added that their plans to grow a family have not completely disappeared, sharing that they are still continuing the IVF journey they began nearly two years ago.
Roll equally addressed the situation during a concert in New York and publicly supported what Bunnie had shared, telling fans her account reflected the truth.
He publicly thanked his estranged wife for the decade they had spent together and shared his expectations that their bond would endure for years after the end of their union.
In the same vein, Roll shut down any speculation that infidelity led to the demise of their union, although Bunnie had revealed on the podcast that Roll is fired up and ready to date.
The Estranged Couple’s Lifestyle Difference Caused A Strain On Their Marriage
Bunnie and Roll made their mark on the celebrity scene as a couple that did not hold back on everything, until the country singer encountered a lifestyle change a few months back.
The Blast noted that Roll made headlines for his speech at the Grammys in February, where he publicly flaunted the Bible on stage and reestablished his faith.
While opinions were torn on his bold move, the speech also affected his marriage as it began to open up discussion about the huge disparity in the carefree nature of Bunnie and Roll’s newly embraced conservative lifestyle.
Sources noted that Bunnie’s continued journey on the path of discussing adult topics on her podcast, sharing revealing images of herself, and holding nothing back began to truncate Roll’s efforts to rewrite the public narrative about him.
“At every turn, she’s kind of embarrassing him and undoing the PR story they’re trying to create. That’s the talk around Nashville,” a source shared.
Bunnie, who stepped back from sex work in 2023, had revealed in her last podcast episode that she did run escorts to sort the bills earlier on in Roll’s career. She noted that while the singer would go on tour, she would meet up with clients on the side in order to make money for both of them.
Jelly Roll’s Former Partner Has An Idea About His Next Love Interest
Quite the supportive ex, Bunnie spoke glowingly about Roll’s current mindset of him looking after his health, building confidence, and relishing his phase of personal growth.
She added that Roll has also not strayed away from his habit of valuing affection and close connections, which is why he is seemingly moving on romantically.
While she is not looking forward to any romantic commitments at the moment, Bunnie encouraged interested single women not to hesitate reaching out to the singer. She revealed that she is ready and willing to be a supportive ex; o far, his new love interest treats him with honesty and respect.
Bunnie added that after decades together with Roll, he may likely date somebody very different from her moving forward, who is low-key and not in the public glare the way she is. The podcaster expressed her belief that he would be happier by going for a much quieter person.
