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Bunnie XO is standing by her husband — and speaking her truth.
Just a day after Jelly Roll opened up about cheating on her years ago, the Dumb Blonde podcast host responded to online backlash with a message about forgiveness and strength.
When a critic commented that she should “hop away” from Jelly Roll after his confession, Bunnie fired back with grace on Instagram Stories. “It actually takes a stronger woman to face pain head-on, do the work, and rebuild with the man she loves — instead of running or gossiping,” she wrote. “Growth isn’t weakness, it’s grace.”
She added, “Not everyone’s built for that kind of strength. I pray you never have to feel that pain because you’re judging another woman’s life.”
Bunnie, 45, married Jelly Roll — whose real name is Jason Bradley DeFord — in 2016. The couple has become a fan-favorite pair in country music for their honesty, humor, and openness about their past struggles.
During his recent appearance on The Human School Podcast (Oct. 21), Jelly Roll revealed that his infidelity was one of the lowest points in his adult life. “It was the first time I was like, ‘I can’t get this right at all,’” he said. “I knew I was in love with this woman, and I just really, really blew it.”
The “Son of a Sinner” singer explained that the affair happened during a dark time when he was surrounded by unhealthy influences and battling addiction to cocaine and alcohol. But since then, he and Bunnie have rebuilt their relationship — and their lives — from the ground up.
“I did a lot of work to repair that relationship,” he said. “The repair has been special. We’re stronger than we’ve ever been.”
Today, Jelly Roll and Bunnie focus on positivity, sobriety, and surrounding themselves with good people. “I wish our love story didn’t include that chapter,” he admitted, “but I’m proud of who we are now.”
Together, they’ve turned their past pain into a story of redemption — proving that love, honesty, and accountability can coexist.