Bunnie Xo humorously discusses her recent separation from husband Jelly Roll. In a new episode of his “Dumb Blonde” podcast shared on Thursday, June 25, the 46-year-old podcast host joked about the end of his marriage, comparing the relationship to serving time in prison.The comedic remarks came as Bonnie discussed the direct messages she’s received from men since news of Jerry Rolle’s divorce filing became public. Bonnie, whose real name is Alyssa DeFord, claimed she only responded to two of the many messages she received, but for entertainment purposes she decided to read out several failed attempts by her podcast co-hosts to gain her attention.
Bunnie Xo Read Humorous Dating Messages
One of the messages sparked a conversation that ultimately led to a joke about Bonnie going to jail. The message read: “Hey pretty lady, I’m getting out of prison next year on a ten year sentence. Please let me go out and spend some time with you. That’s all I ask. I promise it’ll be worth it. Hit me back.”After hearing the news, Bonnie was initially open about the sender’s situation. “So listen. I don’t mind if this guy goes to jail,” she quipped, sparking a discussion among her co-hosts in the studio.Co-host Haley Clark immediately asked the logical follow-up question: “But for what?”Bonnie then points out what she sees as the problem with this approach. “What I didn’t like was him saying, ‘Let me go out and play with you for a while,'” Bonnie said. “So that’s it, okay. So you’re just expecting me to go out on the first date. Which…”Clark expressed her displeasure with a simple “no,” while co-host Meme Shahan offered humorous comments. “I mean, he might need it in ten years,” Shahan joked.
The podcast host uses comedy and candid conversations to reflect on life after splitting from Jelly Roll. Image source (Bunnie Xo Instagram)
Bunnie Xo’s Marriage Comparison Jokes
Bonnie’s response to Shahan’s comments sparked her prison quip. “I mean, same,” she said. “I just finished a 10-year bid, what a bitch, what are we talking about.”The remark elicited laughter from her co-hosts, with Clark observing the wheel of their conversation. “How the tables are turned,” Clark said, and Shahan responded with a smile.The conversation continued, with Bonnie joking about the possibility of receiving a call from an incarcerated man. “I’m going to take the call,” she said with a smile, then clarified her intentions. “But I’m just joking, I’m just cutting the carpet,” she insisted, stressing that her comments about marriage were made in jest.
Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo file for divorce
The podcast comes just weeks after Jelly Roll officially filed for divorce. The 41-year-old country music artist, whose real name is Jason Bradley DeFord, filed for divorce on May 18 in Williamson County, Tennessee, according to court documents obtained by People. The document lists the couple’s separation date as May 9, citing irreconcilable differences as grounds for divorce.The document represents an unexpected development for a couple who have often shared publicly about their relationship and had celebrated each other in recent months before their separation.
Sources say that despite the pair’s decision to end their marriage, they still respect each other’s role in their personal growth. Image source (Bunnie Xo Instagram)
Learn more about Jelly Roll’s thoughts on the split
According to a source close to Jelly Roll, he told People magazine in a June 19 interview that the country star still has feelings for his estranged wife despite their divorce. “While the country star will always love her, that doesn’t mean he wants to stay married,” the source said.Insiders describe Jelly Roll’s current state of mind and personal development. “He’s in a very different place now than he was when they met. For the first time, he feels healthy, focused and in control of his future,” the source explained, suggesting that the artist’s personal growth may have contributed to the decision to end the marriage.
The couple’s shared history and mutual support
Despite the divorce, sources stress that both parties played an important role in each other’s lives during their relationship. When the couple first met in 2015, both were dealing with personal challenges and had yet to reach the level of fame they would later achieve.One source reflected on Bunnie’s influence on Jelly Roll’s success. “She believed in him when not many others believed in him and helped him through some very difficult years. He knows he wouldn’t be where he is today without her and he’ll never forget that,” the source said.Another source emphasized the reciprocal nature of their support. “Jelly has also been with Bunnie for a long time. He has supported her time and again over the years through the ups and downs,” the source noted, highlighting the mutual investment they have made in each other’s well-being and growth for nearly a decade.
