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Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia Accuses Bunnie Xo of Still “Protecting” Ex-Husband Jelly Roll
7/17/2026, 8:13:01 PM
Core Event: Podcast Allegations
On the July 12, 2026 episode of her Plan Bri Uncut podcast, influencer Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia asserted that Bunnie Xo remains under the “mind control” of her estranged husband, country-rap singer Jelly Roll (real name Jason DeFord). LaPaglia claimed Xo’s public encouragement for women to message DeFord and her continued “protecting” of him indicate she has not fully stepped out of the relationship.
Background & Context: Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo’s Divorce
Jelly Roll filed for divorce in May 2026 after an alleged Mother’s Day argument. The couple, married for nearly ten years, publicly described the split as amicable and said they remain “best friends.” In June 2026, Xo discussed the marriage on the Dumb Blonde podcast, emphasizing the importance of family vows. The divorce followed DeFord’s reported 200-pound weight loss, which LaPaglia linked to a shift in his ego and dating preferences.
Key Figures
- Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia – 27-year-old influencer and host of Plan Bri Uncut.
- Bunnie Xo – 46-year-old singer-songwriter, former spouse of Jelly Roll.
- Jelly Roll (Jason DeFord) – 41-year-old rapper-singer who announced the divorce filing in May 2026.
- Zach Bryan – Country singer referenced by LaPaglia when comparing her own 2024 breakup to Xo’s situation.
Official Statements & Responses
Both Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo have publicly maintained that they remain friends and have not addressed LaPaglia’s specific accusations. Their statements focus on mutual respect and shared future plans, without commenting on the alleged “mind control” or protective behavior described on the podcast.
Criticism & Opposition
LaPaglia’s commentary frames Xo’s encouragement for women to “slide into” DeFord’s DMs as a sign of lingering loyalty, suggesting Xo is unable to “understand what’s happening” to herself. No counter-statements from Xo, DeFord, or their representatives appear in the available sources, leaving LaPaglia’s perspective unchallenged in the public record.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Motivation for Divorce: Sources note a Mother’s Day fight as the trigger, yet LaPaglia attributes the split to DeFord’s weight loss and ego change, creating a discrepancy in causal explanations.
- Public Narrative vs. Private Sentiment: While the couple’s joint statements describe an amicable split, LaPaglia’s analysis implies hidden power dynamics. No independent verification of either claim is provided.
- Future Intentions: LaPaglia predicts Xo will later criticize DeFord’s weight loss and that DeFord will seek a “tradwife,” but no concrete plans from either party are documented.
Verbatim Quotes
- “She’s still under the mind control of him,” — Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia
- “ LaPaglia speculated: “Bunnie is just doing the thing where she’s still protecting him.” — Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia
- “She’s going to step out of this a year from now and be like, ‘Holy f*ing s*, Jelly Belly f***ing lost weight,’ and the second he drops weight, take it for what it actually is,” — Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia
- “I don't think there would be Jelly Roll at this level if it wasn't for Bunnie,” — Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia
- “He’s going to go for a tradwife,” — Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia
The episode adds a new layer to the public discourse surrounding the Jelly Roll–Bunnie Xo divorce, highlighting how third-party commentary can reshape narratives even when the primary parties maintain a conciliatory stance.
