Key Facts
- Announcement
- Jelly Roll announced a touring break of at least a year during a Salt Lake City performance.
- Final show
- He played his last show in Colorado Springs before the hiatus.
- Divorce finalized
- The divorce was finalized on July 17.
- Separation date
- The couple separated on May 9.
- Divorce filing
- Jelly Roll filed for divorce on May 18 in Williamson County, Tennessee.
- Children
- Jelly Roll has two children: Bailee Ann, 18, and Noah Buddy, 9.
Background
Jelly Roll, the 41-year-old artist behind 'Beautifully Broken' and 'Need A Favor,' has confirmed he is stepping back from touring for at least a year to focus on his healing. He made the announcement during a recent performance in Salt Lake City, Utah, telling the audience, 'this has truly been a lifetime experience for me. and in a couple of nights, I go to Colorado Springs and do my last show for a year or two. I’m fixing to take some time off and heal. Thank you for the opportunity.'
The announcement comes shortly after the finalization of his divorce from Bunnie Xo, 46, host of the 'Dumb Blonde' podcast. The couple met in 2015 and described their initial connection as 'strictly platonic.' They married in a spontaneous ceremony in Las Vegas, Nevada, in August 2016 and renewed their vows at the same venue in August 2023.
Current Situation
Jelly Roll has since played his final show before taking the break. He did not specify what he is healing from, but the timing follows the couple's separation on May 9 and his divorce filing on May 18 in Williamson County, Tennessee, outside Nashville. The divorce was finalized on July 17, ending the marriage after nearly a decade.
Bunnie Xo addressed the divorce on an episode of her podcast, which has since been deleted. During that episode, she reflected on the argument that led to the separation, clarified that 'nobody cheated,' and discussed her IVF journey. She later explained her decision to delete the episode, saying, 'I realized I just don’t want one of the hardest moments of my life to become a permanent headline. I don’t want to live in that, you know? I believe in being transparent with you guys and that’s never, ever, ever going to change. But I also believe that people deserve the space to heal, to evolve and to move forward.'
Jelly Roll had directed fans to the podcast episode while it was available and also addressed the divorce during a performance, saying, 'me and my wife are best friends. We will always be best friends. We just got off the phone earlier today. Nobody cheated on nobody. She just did a whole podcast about it. You can go watch it. Every word of it is the truth. That will be my best friend forever.'
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Met | 2015 |
| Married in Las Vegas | August 2016 |
| Renewed vows | August 2023 |
| Separated | May 9 |
| Divorce filed | May 18 |
| Divorce finalized | July 17 |
Impacts
The touring hiatus means Jelly Roll will not perform live for at least a year, affecting fans who had hoped to see him on stage. His announcement indicates he will not play shows for 'a year or two,' though the exact duration remains unclear.
The couple's divorce also affects their family plans. They had planned to welcome twins via surrogate, and Bunnie said on the deleted podcast episode that they still plan to welcome a baby together amid her IVF journey. Jelly Roll is also a father to Bailee Ann, 18, and Noah Buddy, 9, from previous relationships.
Bailee Ann recently hinted at undisclosed details about the divorce during a TikTok livestream, saying, 'wait ’til y’all find out [what happened leading to the divorce]…the internet in totality is about to f***ing crumble the day I open my mouth.' Bunnie reacted in a since-deleted comment, 'Nothing to clear up. She didn’t say anything lol ppl just wanna run with a narrative. …Love my baby forever.' The couple has since appeared to unfollow each other on social media.
Future Outlook
Scenario analysis: The possibilities below are not certain predictions.
If Jelly Roll follows through on his stated plan, he may remain off the touring circuit for at least a year, potentially returning to music after that period. The exact timeline for his return remains unclear, as he mentioned 'a year or two.'
Regarding the couple's plan to welcome a baby together, if they proceed, it could mark a new chapter in their relationship as co-parents. However, given the divorce and social media unfollowing, the likelihood of that plan materializing is uncertain.
Bunnie's decision to delete the podcast episode suggests she may keep future public statements about the divorce limited. If she continues to prioritize privacy, public speculation may persist, especially given Bailee Ann's cryptic comments. The full circumstances leading to the divorce remain undisclosed.
Source: iheart.com
