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Jelly Roll Files Divorce, Calls Ex-Wife ‘Best Friend’, IVF Ongoing

6/23/2026

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Jelly Roll Divorce

Jelly Roll (Jason DeFord) filed for divorce on May 18, 2026, and announced it at his concert in Saratoga Springs, New York, saying they remain best friends.
Bunnie Xo said on her Dumb Blonde podcast that a Mother’s Day argument sparked the divorce, that IVF will continue, and they will co-parent a child via surrogacy after setbacks.
Frankie Lombardo said he talks with Bunnie Xo daily and would consider rekindling romance.

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Arbour Accuses Stunt

Nicole Arbour released “Cosplay Christian,” accusing Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo of staging their divorce as a stunt.
She filed a March 1 police report alleging verbal assault by Jelly Roll and rejected a hush-money offer.
Arbour says a sponsor withdrew, causing loss of brand deals and ticket seats, and reports death threats, hired security, and a restraining order against Upchurch that was dissolved, forcing her to pay fees.

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Jelly Roll Divorce

Jelly Roll (Jason DeFord) filed for divorce on May 18, 2026, and announced it at his concert in Saratoga Springs, New York, saying they remain best friends.
Bunnie Xo said on her Dumb Blonde podcast that a Mother’s Day argument sparked the divorce, that IVF will continue, and they will co-parent a child via surrogacy after setbacks.
Frankie Lombardo said he talks with Bunnie Xo daily and would consider rekindling romance.

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