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Bunnie Xo says she and Jelly Roll remain committed to starting a family together, even after the country star filed for divorce. The influencer spoke candidly about the emotional and medical hurdles she’s faced while pursuing motherhood, and insisted the couple will co-parent any future child as a united front.
Divorce filing, vows and the choice to co-parent
After a decade of marriage, the couple’s split became public this spring. Jelly Roll officially filed for divorce in Williamson County, Tennessee.
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- They married in Las Vegas in 2016 and separated briefly in 2018.
- They renewed their vows in 2023, signaling a reconciliation.
- Despite the legal move, Bunnie says the plan to have a child has not changed.
Bunnie emphasized that both she and Jelly Roll want the same outcome: to bring a baby into their lives and raise the child together.
How the split began and what triggered the filing
Bunnie recounted a heated argument on Mother’s Day that escalated into a breaking point. In the aftermath, she urged Jelly Roll to proceed with divorce paperwork.
Social cues had hinted at trouble earlier this year: fans noticed the singer spending less time wearing his wedding band. After news of the separation, he removed a tag and emojis referencing Bunnie from his Instagram profile.
Inside the IVF journey: procedures, loss and stress
On her Dumb Blonde podcast, Bunnie laid out the physical and emotional toll of fertility treatments. She called the process isolating and difficult.
- She and Jelly Roll both experienced medical interventions at the same time.
- They underwent three embryo transfers.
- Several embryos were lost, including a set of twins they had hoped to grow.
Bunnie described IVF as one of the loneliest, most devastating processes she’s endured. She praised anyone who navigates it, saying the heartbreak is often invisible to outsiders.
Medical details and emotional fallout
Bunnie noted that Jelly Roll was dealing with low sperm count, which added another layer to their fertility struggles. The couple tracked hormones together and lived through repeated cycles of hope and disappointment.
The repeated miscarriages left both partners reeling. Bunnie spoke about questioning fairness and feeling anger at higher powers, a commonplace reaction for many facing infertility.
Public fallout: posts, videos and fan reactions
Their private crisis played out across social feeds and public appearances. Bunnie posted a pointed clip that many interpreted as a response to the separation.
- Fans observed Jelly Roll ditching his ring earlier this year.
- Bunnie later shared a sultry video that some read as a commentary on ex-relationships.
- Both sides appear to be managing the split in public and private ways.
Podcast confessions and the phrase “little Nugget”
On Dumb Blonde, Bunnie often blended raw emotion with dry humor. She repeatedly referenced a future child she affectionately calls “Nugget.”
She insisted they will “raise little Nugget as one big happy family,” even if the couple’s romantic relationship has ended.
Bunnie also used the episode to voice frustration about the toll of fertility treatments and the strain those struggles placed on their marriage.
Where things stand legally and publicly
Representatives for Jelly Roll did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The filing and the couple’s statements have left fans and media watching how the story unfolds.
- Divorce papers were filed in May.
- The couple has signaled an intention to co-parent any future children.
- Bunnie continues to speak openly about IVF and mental health in the public arena.
