'We're still having a baby together': Bunnie Xo says she and Jelly Roll will co-parent after divorce

Alisa DeFord says her divorce from Jason DeFord is amicable as they continue plans for a child and maintain a close bond
Bunnie Xo revealed that she and Jelly Roll planned to continue their baby journey despite their divorce (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Bunnie Xo revealed that she and Jelly Roll planned to continue their baby journey despite their divorce (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Bunnie Xo has opened up about her divorce from Jelly Roll divorce, a month after the country singer filed for separation. The podcast host said that despite the marriage ending, the couple will continue moving forward together when it comes to their plans for a child.

Bunnie, whose real name is Alisa DeFord, spoke about the situation during the Thursday, June 18 episode of her podcast ‘Dumb Blonde'. She said listeners would need "to understand why this is happening, where this is coming from, and what we're doing moving forward."

Bunnie Xo says she and Jelly Roll will co-parent their future child

"We're literally settling our divorce in like... We've done it in like, what? Three weeks? Two weeks?" the 46-year-old said, before adding, "We're still having a baby together."

(L-R) Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo attend night three of The 51st CMA Fest at Nissan Stadium on June 08, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images for CMA)
Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo attended CMA Fest in Nashville, Tennessee, in June 2024 (John Shearer/Getty Images for CMA)

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

She added that despite the separation, their focus remains on maintaining stability and raising a child together.

Bunnie Xo says she and Jelly Roll remain best friends after divorce

Bunnie also stressed that there is no hostility between her and the 41-year-old rapper.

"J is my best friend. Nobody cheated on the other person. It's literally just we served our purpose for each other," she said.

She further added that both of them are prioritizing peace in their next chapter.

(L-R) Jelly Roll and Alyssa DeFord attend the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards at Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star on May 16, 2024, in Frisco, Texas. (Photo by Omar Vega/WireImage)
Jelly Roll and Alyssa DeFord attended the Academy of Country Music Awards in Frisco, Texas, in May 2024 (Omar Vega/WireImage)

"Our future is so much more important and being happy and healthy and best friends through this is probably the biggest gift that we could have given each other," she noted.

Bunnie Xo recalls final argument before divorce filing

Elsewhere in the podcast, Bunnie reflected on the disagreement that led to the decision to file for divorce.

She said, "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 f--king divorce papers.'"

FILE - Jelly Roll, left, and Bunnie Xo appear at the 68th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 1, 2026. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo appeared together at the 68th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles in February 2026 (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

Bunnie Xo says divorce filing was not expected

The influencer said she did not expect Jelly Roll to actually follow through with filing.

"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 explained.

Bunnie added that while the process was emotionally difficult, both have worked toward an amicable resolution.

She said they are now "ending this marriage on the best possible terms that you could ever have a divorce."

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 in Austin, Texas (Taylor Hill/WireImage)

Bunnie Xo on future plans with Jelly Roll after divorce

Despite the separation, Bunnie said she remains excited about continuing their journey toward parenthood.

"I'm so excited to live my life through a child's eyes, which is why this baby journey, I'm not going to let it break me, and I'm not going to deter it," she said.

She also praised Jelly Roll for being supportive of their shared plans.

"And J has been great about us still having a baby together and he wants the same thing. And we're just going to raise little Nugget as one big happy family," she concluded.

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