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Jelly Roll, Bunnie Xo File Divorce, Continue IVF

6/27/2026

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Summary

Jelly Roll Divorce

U.S. singer Jelly Roll (Jason DeFord) and Bunnie Xo (Alisa DeFord) filed for divorce on May 18, 2026.
They will continue IVF to try for a baby, co-parent their children Bailee Ann (18) and Noah Buddy (9), and call each other friends.
Jelly Roll (Jason DeFord) told a crowd the internet is a liar.
Bunnie Xo (Alisa DeFord) said Instagram DMs surged on her Dumb Blonde podcast.

Summary

Bunnie Xo Expands

Bunnie Xo announced she will focus on expanding her career and will detail her plans on an upcoming podcast episode.
She, a New York Times bestselling author, said she wants to empower women in loveless marriages to regain their spark.
She described her post-divorce life as feeling free to do whatever she wants.
She said she is not ready to date, having replied to only two messages from men since the split.

Summary

Xo Rejects Ex

Xo reported receiving “blue check” DMs from several men, including rappers, on her podcast.
She read a message offering a tattoo-free partner and warned listeners not to mention Jelly Roll.
A fan out of a ten-year prison sentence asked for “a time,” prompting Xo to joke she would punch a “dong” if she saw one.
Xo reiterated admirers must not bring up her ex, stressing her desire to move on.

History

Historical Context

In November 2006 Britney Spears filed for divorce from Kevin Federline, and their settlement reached in March 2007 led to a July 30 finalization and a court-ordered $20,000-per-month child-support payment. The highly publicized split set a precedent for celebrities to steer narratives through televised specials and later podcasts, a tactic echoed in Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo’s May 2026 divorce announcement.

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Jelly Roll Divorce

U.S. singer Jelly Roll (Jason DeFord) and Bunnie Xo (Alisa DeFord) filed for divorce on May 18, 2026.
They will continue IVF to try for a baby, co-parent their children Bailee Ann (18) and Noah Buddy (9), and call each other friends.
Jelly Roll (Jason DeFord) told a crowd the internet is a liar.
Bunnie Xo (Alisa DeFord) said Instagram DMs surged on her Dumb Blonde podcast.

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