FINDING THE SILVER LINING IN A BEAUTIFULLY TRAGIC SPLIT! BUNNIE XO OPENS UP ABOUT HER DIVORCE FROM JELLY ROLL: CALLS THE SPLIT A “BLESSING”, LOVES BEING SINGLE, AND REMAINS DETERMINED TO HAVE A BABY!

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Bunnie Xo Finds the ‘Silver Lining’ in ‘Beautifully Tragic’ Jelly Roll Divorce

Podcast host Bunnie Xo has broken her silence on the end of her nearly decade-long marriage to country superstar Jelly Roll, calling the split a “blessing” and embracing a fresh, empowered chapter of independence.
Appearing on the Today show with hosts Sheinelle Jones and Jenna Bush Hager, the 46-year-old Dumb Blonde host (real name Alisa DeFord) reflected candidly on navigating the emotional fallout of the high-profile divorce, her pursuit of motherhood, and her thriving single life.

1. Embracing the ‘Silver Lining’ After a Painful Split

Bunnie opened up about processing the grief of the separation while choosing to focus on personal growth and self-worth:

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  • A Perspective on Healing: “I know when something like that that’s deeply personal happens, it’s beautifully tragic, but at the same time there’s always a silver lining, there’s always something better to look forward to,” she explained, adding that women’s identities are defined by far more than their past relationships.
  • Encouraging Self-Prioritization: Urging other women to invest in themselves rather than always putting others first, Bunnie emphasized: “Us as women, we put ourselves aside so much for partners, friends, kids… sometimes you need to be selfish and you need to pour into yourself.”

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2. Continuing the Journey Toward Motherhood

During the interview, Bunnie confirmed that the conclusion of her marriage has not derailed her long-standing desire to expand her family:
  • A Forthcoming Book Chapter: When asked if she still intends to have a baby, Bunnie replied: “That’s going to be one of my newest chapters of my next book, and I can’t wait for you guys to read about it because it’s been one hell of a journey.”
  • Co-Parenting Aspirations: Having previously been open about undergoing fertility and IVF treatments, she has shared that the path to having a child remains an essential personal milestone.

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3. Navigating the Dating Scene and Mutual Respect

Following Jelly Roll’s initial May divorce filing citing irreconcilable differences—and the finalized settlement in July—Bunnie shared that she is thoroughly enjoying her newfound independence:
  • Loving Single Life: Joking about her return to dating, she told the hosts: “Ladies, they should’ve never let me back out in the streets because I love it here, and I’m never going back.” She revealed that her social media DMs have turned into a lively “smorgasbord” of creative pickup lines.
  • Enduring Friendship: Despite the split, both parties maintain deep respect for their shared history. During a June concert performance, Jelly Roll echoed their enduring bond, telling fans that the two will “always be best friends” after ten meaningful years together.