Podcaster Bunnie XO Discusses Weight Loss and Recovery After Divorce Filing
Bunnie XO said she lost 20 pounds and survived on baby food after her husband, singer Jelly Roll, filed for divorce, and she is now focusing on moving forward.
Bunnie XO, a podcaster and author, told Jenna Bush Hager’s “Open Book” podcast that she stopped eating regular meals and lost about 20 pounds after her husband, Grammy-winning singer Jelly Roll, filed for divorce in May. She said she survived on baby food and required assistance from her team, including IVs, during the period of intense emotional distress.
Jelly Roll, whose legal name is Jason DeFord, filed for divorce in Williamson County, Tennessee, citing irreconcilable differences. The filing came two months before the couple’s ten-year wedding anniversary.
XO, whose real name is Alisa DeFord, confirmed the split on her “Dumb Blonde” podcast in June, describing the breakup as not mutual and not her choice. She later removed that episode, stating she did not want to relive the experience or become a public example of divorce.
In a later interview on TODAY, XO said she hopes her recovery can encourage others facing difficult situations, emphasizing personal resilience and the desire to move on without remaining in the public spotlight.