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Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo Address Divorce Amid Ongoing Co-Parenting Plans
6/19/2026, 8:29:48 PM
Divorce Filing and Public Statements
Country singer Jason “Jelly Roll” DeFord, 41, filed for divorce from Alisa “Bunnie Xo” DeFord, 46, in Williamson County, Tennessee on May 18 2026, citing “irreconcilable differences.” Court records list May 9 2026 as the separation date. On June 15 2026 Bunnie discussed the split on her “Dumb Blonde” podcast, confirming a three-week settlement timeline and ongoing IVF plans. The next night, June 18, Jelly Roll addressed the divorce onstage in Saratoga Springs, New York, calling the couple “best friends” and denying any cheating.
Background & Context
Jelly Roll and Bunnie met at a Las Vegas concert in 2015 and married in August 2016 at the Little White Wedding Chapel. They have no shared children; Jelly Roll is father to daughter Bailee (with Felicia Beckwith) and son Noah Buddy (with Melisa Ann Cowell). In 2018 he admitted to an affair, later calling it a personal failure. Bunnie launched the “Dumb Blonde” podcast in 2019 and the pair renewed vows in August 2023. In June 2024 they announced a joint IVF effort.
Timeline
- 2015: Met at a Las Vegas concert.
- Aug 2016: Married at Little White Wedding Chapel.
- 2018: Jelly Roll admits affair.
- Aug 31 2023: Vow renewal.
- Jun 2024: IVF announcement.
- May 9 2026: Separation date.
- May 18 2026: Divorce filing.
- Jun 15 2026: Bunnie podcast on settlement and baby plans.
- Jun 18 2026: Jelly Roll on-stage statement.
Official Statements & Responses
Jelly Roll said the couple remain “best friends,” asserted “nobody cheated on nobody,” and pledged not to discuss the matter further while thanking Bunnie for a decade together and supporting IVF. Bunnie described the split as “unconventional,” confirmed co-parenting, reiterated that the divorce does not affect their baby plans, and noted that the decision was not mutually initiated despite her earlier request to file papers.
Criticism & Opposition
Online commentary linked the divorce to alleged infidelity and a rumored romance with Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger. Bunnie denied any relationship, calling the narrative “embarrassing” and “a lie.” Media coverage amplified cheating rumors despite the couple’s denial.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources list Bunnie's legal name as Alisa DeFord, Alisa Andrea Carter, or Alyssa DeFord. Court documents cite “irreconcilable differences,” while public statements focus on cheating rumors and personal frustration, leaving exact motivations unclear. Bunnie's claim the divorce was “not mutual” contrasts with the joint filing.
Verbatim Quotes
- “She will probably be the only woman I'll ever love the way I loved her.” — Jelly Roll, Singer
- “Nobody cheated on nobody.” — Jelly Roll, Singer
- “We're still having a baby together,” — Bunnie Xo, Podcaster
- “I am not dating Chad Kroger.” — Bunnie Xo, Podcaster
What's Next
The couple will continue IVF and co-parent the anticipated child while finalizing divorce settlements, which Bunnie indicated should be resolved within three weeks. Both have expressed intent to maintain a personal friendship and collaborative parenting after the legal process concludes.
