Jelly Roll's Divorce from Bunnie XO Spurs New Music and TV Guest Hosting

Country singer Jelly Roll (Jason DeFord) filed for divorce from podcaster Bunnie XO (Alisa DeFord) in Tennessee on May 18, listing May 9 as the date of separation and citing irreconcilable differences. Bunnie later revealed she helped fund Jelly Roll’s early career by working as a high‑end escort, and that her desire to return to adult‑entertainment work created tension in the marriage. Both parties say they remain friends and will co‑parent a child they are still expecting together. During the same week, Jelly Roll released the gospel‑infused single “Hands Up,” a song about imperfect people striving for redemption. He also returned to television as a guest host on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, joining a lineup that includes Tiffany Haddish, Colman Domingo and others. Rumors about Bunnie’s potential new relationships have circulated, but she has publicly dismissed speculation, emphasizing respect for former partner Keith Urban and stating she is not currently dating. The couple’s split and subsequent projects dominate recent entertainment coverage.