Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO's divorce has shocked many, but some signs were there all along. The couple, who tied the knot in 2016, raised Jelly Roll's two children and seemed to have a strong bond. However, recent events have raised questions about the state of their relationship. Here are five signs that may have pointed towards their divorce and the surprising date they separated.
Jelly Roll's Jewelry Decision
One of the most noticeable signs was Jelly Roll's decision not to wear his wedding ring for a public performance at CMA Fest in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 6. This was two weeks after he secretly filed for divorce, according to TMZ. While it may have been the first time fans noticed his missing jewelry, it had been some time since Jelly Roll wore his wedding band publicly. In February, his left ring finger was bare while at a public appearance. This could have been a subtle indication that their relationship was not as strong as it once was.
Bunnie's Cryptic Instagram Posts
Bunnie XO, with 2.5 million followers on Instagram, posted a series of cryptic messages just before the news of their divorce went public. She shared a racy photo of herself in lingerie, writing, 'She's getting her sparkle back.' In another post, she quoted, 'Come here, let me show you what love feels like.' These messages could have been a subtle indication that something was amiss in their relationship. It's possible that Bunnie was trying to convey a message to Jelly Roll or to her followers, but the meaning behind these posts remains unclear.
Bunnie's Defense of Jelly Roll
Jelly Roll faced backlash after his Grammys acceptance speech, where he won his first Grammy for best country duo/group performance for his song 'Amen' with Shaboozey. After winning, Jelly Roll told the crowd, 'Jesus is for everybody. Jesus is not owned by one political party.' He also thanked his wife, Bunnie, for supporting him and helping him change his life. Bunnie defended her then-husband's speech on her Dumb Blonde podcast, saying, 'All he is saying is, 'Hey, Jesus is for everybody. Jesus does not belong to one political party. Jesus loves you.' And the internet lost their minds.' This defense could have been a sign that Bunnie was trying to protect her marriage and her husband's reputation.
Split Rumors
Bunnie XO herself mentioned the speculation over their relationship on her podcast in August 2025. She said, 'Someone said the other day, 'They used to always be together, and now you never see them together.' I'm like, 'Do you guys not know that for the past six months [that] I've been trying to make a baby?' Over their relationship, Bunnie was open about her journey with IVF, going through the highs and lows of the process and understanding the toll it can take, especially financially. This openness could have been a sign that she was trying to be transparent with her followers and perhaps even a way to cope with the stress of their relationship.
The Surprising Date They Separated
According to TMZ, Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO separated on May 9, and he filed for divorce on May 18 in Tennessee. This surprising date could have been a result of a sudden change in their relationship dynamics. It's possible that they had been having issues for some time, but the final breakdown occurred quickly. The exact reasons for their separation remain unclear, but it's clear that their relationship was not as strong as it once was.
In conclusion, the signs pointing towards Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO's divorce were subtle but noticeable. From Jelly Roll's decision not to wear his wedding ring to Bunnie's cryptic Instagram posts and her defense of her husband's speech, these events could have been indicators that their relationship was not as strong as it once was. The surprising date they separated, May 9, may have been the final straw that led to the divorce. While the couple has yet to make a statement on their separation, these signs provide a glimpse into the complex dynamics of their relationship.
