Jelly roll can count on the support of his close friends as he navigates life after filing for divorce from Rabbit XO!
The country singer’s friend revealed that he is doing well despite his marital problems, while praising him for showing composure in his public relations.
Jelly Roll went to court on May 18, 2026 to file for divorce from Bunnie XO after approximately a decade of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences in Williamson County, Tennessee.
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The country singer has been publicly supported by his close friends following reports of his split from Bunnie XO. Country stars Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay talked about how well the singer is doing during an appearance at Travis Kelce’s Tight Ends & Friends concert in Nashville with Page Six.
According to Smyers, he recently crossed paths with Roll, and things seemed good with the singer, although the interaction between them was very brief. He went on to say that Roll appeared to be in a good position, while expressing satisfaction that he was okay.
Mooney also spoke warmly about how Roll and Bunnie handled the attention surrounding their reported divorce. He explained that it was incredibly difficult to deal with a personal separation in the public eye and confirmed that the estranged couple approached the situation with maturity and grace.
Mooney acknowledged how difficult such circumstances could be and expressed support for both moving forward. Smyers also praised Roll’s recent social media post, which focused on his fitness journey, saying he felt proud to see his friend embrace growth and publicly share such a personal milestone.
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The Blast shared that the singer expanded his portfolio with a hosting gig a few days ago when he was announced as one of several celebrity guest hosts to replace Jimmy Kimmel on “Jimmy Kimmel Live.”
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The news came as a cushion for the current fixation on Roll’s personal life following his divorce from Bunnie. As the announcement broke, Bunnie was seen sharing painful truths about her marriage to the singer on her podcast, particularly the rough patch they’ve faced over the past year and a half.
According to the model, the communication gap between them became too big for comfort, and the emotional weight felt unbearable as she had to do most of it alone. Bunnie added that she took on the role of glue in the marriage and had to deal with their different approaches to conflict management.
Mother’s Day reportedly became the breaking point in their union after she told Roll to file for divorce in the middle of an argument, and he decided to do so.
Looking back, Bunnie admitted that she never expected things to progress this far, adding that although she commented angrily, she didn’t view the decision as completely mutual.
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Bunnie continued on the podcast by saying that the end of their marriage does not mean the end of their friendship, as they remain on good terms and continue to care deeply about each other throughout the process.
She explained that mutual respect and healthy interaction will be their watchwords as they try to manage the transition.
Bunnie also added that their plans to start a family haven’t completely disappeared, sharing that they are still continuing the IVF journey they started almost two years ago.
Roll also addressed the situation at a concert in New York and publicly supported what Bunnie shared, telling fans that her account reflected the truth.
He publicly thanked his ex-wife for the decade they spent together and shared his hope that their bond would continue for years after their union ended.
In the same vein, Roll shut down any speculation that infidelity led to the demise of their union, although Bunnie revealed on the podcast that Roll was excited and ready to date him.
Separated couple’s difference in lifestyle strained their marriage
Bunnie and Roll made their mark on the celebrity scene as a couple who didn’t hold back on anything, until the country singer experienced a lifestyle change a few months ago.
The Blast noted that Roll made headlines during his speech at the Grammys in February, where he publicly displayed the Bible on stage and restored his faith.
While opinions were divided on her bold decision, the speech also affected her marriage as it began to open up a discussion about the huge disparity in the carefree nature of Bunnie and Roll’s newly adopted conservative lifestyle.
Sources noted that Bunnie’s continued journey down the path of discussing adult topics on her podcast, sharing revealing images of herself, and holding nothing back began to truncate Roll’s efforts to rewrite the public narrative about her.
“At every turn she embarrasses him and undoes the PR story they’re trying to create. This is what we’re talking about in Nashville,” a source shared.
Bunnie, who retired from sex work in 2023, had revealed in her latest podcast episode that she had run escorts to pay the bills earlier in Roll’s career. She noted that while the singer was touring, she was meeting clients on the side in order to make money for both of them.
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Very supportive, Bunnie spoke enthusiastically about Roll’s current mindset of taking care of his health, building his confidence and relishing his personal growth phase.
She added that Roll also hasn’t strayed from his habit of valuing affection and close relationships, which is why he seems to be evolving romantically.
Although she’s not currently expecting a romantic commitment, Bunnie encouraged interested single women not to hesitate to contact the singer. She revealed that she was ready and willing to be a supportive ex; So far, his new love treats him with honesty and respect.
Bunnie added that after Roll’s decades together, he could probably date someone very different from her, who is low-key and not in the public eye like she is. The podcaster expressed her belief that he would be happier if he opted for someone much calmer.
