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Bunnie Xo, 46, publicly defends her 22-year age-gap romance with Dylan Wolf, 24, in an Instagram video at Waffle House and a broad message to critics as Jelly Roll’s divorce headlines swirl; the couple were linked soon after Xo’s July split from Jelly Roll, with Wolf joking about dating and Xo emphasizing she’s living her best life while healing publicly.
Bunnie Xo confirms a casual romance with Dylan Wolf after her split from Jelly Roll, saying she’s living her best life and isn’t dating seriously, while Jelly Roll has also moved on; the pair plan to co-parent and remain friends as they navigate their divorce.
Backstage at the Grand Ole Opry, Jelly Roll says he could quit country music if God directs him to a different path, joking that fans might never see him again if that call comes and noting he could work at a homeless shelter in Paducah, Kentucky. He emphasizes sobriety, ongoing therapy, Bible study, and weighing next steps after major career milestones and a high-profile divorce.
Country star Jelly Roll was formally disinvited from a November Mar-a-Lago fundraiser for the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Foundation after his jokes about Donald Trump on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, with organizers saying they withdrew the invitation following the segment. Jelly Roll had previously claimed to be apolitical but later described himself as “pretty down the middle,” prompting backlash from the event organizers who stressed the fundraiser’s nonpartisan purpose and its support for fallen officers. The invitation had been extended for a night that would feature other performers and tributes to law enforcement families; Jelly Roll’s team reportedly hadn’t been contacted about the invite before it was withdrawn.
Jelly Roll was removed from the Big Blue Bash lineup at Mar-a-Lago after conservative backlash to his Jimmy Kimmel hosting remarks. Blue Lives Matter pulled the invitation, arguing the comments showed attention-seeking behavior and conservative backlash from Jelly Roll’s fanbase, despite his defense of speaking his truth. The charity fundraiser for the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Foundation will still feature other celebrities, including Lou Ferrigno, Dean Cain, and Kevin Sorbo.
Jelly Roll was disinvited from Mar-a-Lago's Big Blue Bash fundraiser for the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Foundation after jokes about Donald Trump were made during a Jimmy Kimmel Live! appearance. Event organizer Kyle S. Reyes said the invitation was formally withdrawn and Coffey Anderson will replace him; other confirmed participants include Lou Ferrigno, Dean Cain, and Kevin Sorbo.
Bunnie Xo disclosed that her heartbreak over her divorce from Jelly Roll caused her to stop eating and lose 20 pounds, even requiring IVs at times; she says she’s focused on putting herself first and embracing a self-centered, new chapter, including casual dating and spending time with a younger man, while insisting she remains her own person with her own brand. She also referenced past claims that she helped fund Jelly Roll’s early career through sex work, highlighting the complicated dynamics of their nearly decade-long marriage and split.
Bunnie Xo, Jelly Roll's ex-wife, says on a podcast that her post-divorce weight loss has been dangerous, following Jelly Roll's own dramatic 275-pound loss during their nearly decade-long marriage and his May 2026 divorce filing in Tennessee.
John Rich says Jelly Roll knew his candid political comments on Jimmy Kimmel could cost him a large portion of his country music audience, arguing that authenticity in the genre often triggers backlash. Jelly Roll has since clarified that while he leans left on some issues, he remains a centrist Christian country artist, sparking discussion about how outspoken artists are handled by fans and the industry.
Bunnie Xo reveals on Jenna Bush Hager’s Open Book that her divorce from Jelly Roll took an extreme physical toll—she stopped eating, ate baby food, and lost about 20 pounds, with IVs needed at times. The couple, married for nearly ten years, split in May and settled the divorce in July; Xo says she’s focused on coming out stronger, even deleting a related podcast to move on. She also disclosed IVF efforts and baby plans they once discussed, while Jelly Roll has been quieter about the split and has emphasized they’ll always be best friends.
John Rich says Jelly Roll understood that speaking out on political issues could alienate a large portion of his fanbase, pointing to the backlash after his Jimmy Kimmel appearance. Rich argues the singer’s candor reflects authenticity and compares it to country legends, while Jelly Roll has said he leans left on some issues but remains largely middle-of-the-road. The former country star notes the controversy may stem from fans feeling blindsided by his beliefs; Fox News Digital reached out for comment from Jelly Roll’s team.
Bunnie XO revealed on the Open Book podcast and TODAY that after Jelly Roll filed for divorce (May 18) she stopped eating and lost about 20 pounds, even eating baby food to cope with heartbreak; she recalled moments when her team had to pick her up off the floor and give IVs. The couple, married nearly a decade, cited irreconcilable differences in their split. She later spoke about moving forward and not dwelling in the breakup, noting she deleted a prior podcast episode about the divorce and emphasizing resilience in her post-divorce life.
David Spade says Jelly Roll’s Trump-bashing on Jimmy Kimmel Live! was funny but too political for the show, arguing Jelly Roll hit back at Trump’s rhetoric while acknowledging the program’s increasingly political tone. The piece also notes Jelly Roll’s weight loss (about 300 pounds) and his quip that he’s “lost an entire Donald Trump.”
The Grand Ole Opry staged an all-Dolly Parton tribute after Parton’s death at 80, with Carly Pearce opening and other artists performing hits like Jolene, My Tennessee Mountain Home, and 9 to 5; clips of Parton’s Opry appearances aired, and proceeds from the sold-out show were donated to Parton’s Imagination Library.
Following Dolly Parton’s death, Carly Pearce, Jelly Roll and Parton’s niece Jada Star led a sold-out Grand Ole Opry tribute that mixed stories and Parton classics in a joyful, emotional farewell, ending with a video of Parton singing “I Will Always Love You” as the crowd joined in arm-in-arm.