Bunnie Xo reveals surprise career move with Arizona State enrollment after Jelly Roll split

After her divorce, Bunnie Xo shared she was accepted into Arizona State University as she begins a fresh chapter focused on education
Bunnie Xo announced she had been accepted into Arizona State University after her split from Jelly Roll (Getty Images)
Bunnie Xo announced she had been accepted into Arizona State University after her split from Jelly Roll (Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Bunnie Xo is embracing a new chapter after her split from Jelly Roll by pursuing higher education. The podcaster surprised fans by revealing she has been accepted into Arizona State University, signaling an unexpected step as she looks toward the future.

The announcement comes weeks after Bunnie Xo and the country star ended their nearly decade-long marriage. While they are moving forward separately, the pair have said they remain committed to co-parenting and maintaining an amicable relationship.

Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo attend the
Bunnie Xo and Jelly Roll had decided to end their marriage (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

Bunnie Xo announces Arizona State University enrollment after Jelly Roll split

Bunnie Xo, whose real name is Alisa Carter, made the surprising announcement on her Instagram Stories, revealing that she had been accepted into Arizona State University.

The Friday, July 3, post included a screenshot of the school's acceptance message, which read, “Alisa, Welcome to ASU!”

The 46-year-old added a caption of her own over the image, writing, “Dr. Xo, loading?”

(Instagram/ @xomgitsbunnie)
Bunnie Xo shared her Arizona State University acceptance on Instagram Stories (@xomgitsbunnie/Instagram)

The update marks an unexpected career move for the podcast host as she begins a new phase following her split from Jelly Roll.

Bunnie Xo recalls Mother's Day argument that led to Jelly Roll divorce

The education update comes weeks after it was reported that Jelly Roll filed for divorce from Bunnie Xo on May 18 in Williamson County, Tennessee, citing “irreconcilable differences.” Later, the media producer revealed on her 'Dumb Blonde Podcast' that an argument between the pair on Mother's Day ultimately led to the divorce.

She explained, “On Mother's Day, we had a little bit of an argument, which I don't think the details are necessary. And, in that argument, I was so fed up and so tired that I just looked at him and said, 'Well, then file the divorce papers.'”

Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo attend The 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 09, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Sara Kauss/FilmMagic)
Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo attended the 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 9, 2022, in Nashville, Tennessee (Sara Kauss/FilmMagic)

“It was not mutual. Even though I told him to file the divorce papers, I was speaking out of anger and frustration. But was it necessary for us to have a wakeup call and to actually start having these real conversations? Absolutely,” she added.

Despite the emotional turmoil, Bunnie Xo said she and her estranged husband are “ending this marriage on the best possible terms that you could ever have a divorce.”

The former couple were married for nearly a decade. They do not share any biological children but co-parent daughter Bailee Ann and son Noah Buddy DeFord from Jelly Roll's previous relationships.

AUSTIN, TEXAS - APRIL 07: Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO attend the 2024 CMT Music Awards at Moody Center on April 07, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Taylor Hill/WireImage)
Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo attended the 2024 CMT Music Awards at Moody Center on April 7, 2024, in Austin, Texas (Taylor Hill/WireImage)

Bunnie Xo says she and Jelly Roll still plan to have a baby together

Bunnie Xo also revealed that her divorce from the 41-year-old rapper has not changed their plans to welcome a child together.

“We're literally settling our divorce in like... We've done it in like, what? Three weeks? Two weeks? We're still having a baby together,” she said.

She added, “So, we have been the most unconventional couple that you guys have ever encountered. We're going to co-parent together.”

Despite ending their marriage, Bunnie Xo said they remain committed to building their family together while continuing to co-parent in their own unconventional way.

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