Bunnie XO has opened up about the painful reality behind her life following her divorce from country music star Jelly Roll, revealing that the split had a serious impact on her wellbeing and caused her to lose 20lbs.
The 46-year-old media personality appeared to have moved forward publicly after the couple's separation, but she has now acknowledged that appearances did not tell the full story. Speaking about the aftermath of the divorce, Bunnie revealed that there were periods when she struggled to eat and required support from her team.
Her candid comments offer a glimpse into the private emotional toll of the Jelly Roll divorce, despite her efforts to remain composed in public.
Bunnie XO Says She Wasn't Eating After the Split
Bunnie discussed her experience during an appearance on the Open Book With Jenna Bush Hager podcast, where she described just how difficult the months following the May split had been.
She said there was a point when she 'wasn't eating', explaining that her team had become concerned enough to intervene when she was struggling physically. According to Bunnie, members of her team had to pick her up off the floor and give her IVs.
She also revealed that she was eating baby food simply to get by and had lost 20lbs during the ordeal.
The revelation paints a very different picture from what fans may have seen on social media. While Bunnie continued appearing in public and maintaining her professional commitments, she said she was dealing with much of the pain privately.
Her Public Image Hid Her Private Struggle
Bunnie also addressed the perception that she had handled the end of her marriage with strength and confidence.
The media personality explained that she had made a decision long ago not to break down on camera. That choice, however, meant that much of what she was experiencing remained hidden from the public.
'I've been going through it privately,' she said while discussing the difficult period.
Her comments highlight the difference between someone's public appearance and what they may actually be experiencing behind closed doors. Bunnie's decision to speak openly about losing weight and struggling to eat also gives context to why her post-divorce experience was more complicated than it may have appeared.
Bunnie XO Is Trying To Move Forward
Despite describing the divorce as extremely difficult, Bunnie has also made it clear that she wants to move forward.
She has previously spoken about her determination to reclaim her confidence and focus on the next chapter of her life. In discussing her own dating life, she said she was ready to have fun and encouraged women to recognise that they could reclaim their power and feel sexy again.
That outlook suggests that Bunnie's journey since her divorce has involved both significant pain and an effort to rebuild her life on her own terms.
Rather than presenting herself as someone who moved on effortlessly, her latest comments show that healing has been a much more complicated process.
What Happened Between Bunnie XO and Jelly Roll?
Bunnie and Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, had been married since 2016 and had publicly shared aspects of their relationship with fans over the years.
Their divorce was filed in May, bringing an end to their marriage. While the split attracted considerable attention because of their high-profile relationship, Bunnie's latest comments focus less on the legal details and more on the emotional aftermath.
She has also spoken positively about Jelly Roll despite their separation, describing him as her best friend and saying that she was happy for him as he began dating again.
The pair's relationship has therefore remained an important part of Bunnie's story, even as she works towards establishing a new chapter following the divorce.
A More Honest Look at Life After Divorce
Bunnie XO's revelation that she lost 20lbs after her divorce from Jelly Roll has offered fans a more personal look at what she experienced away from the cameras.
Her admission that she struggled to eat, relied on baby food and at times needed IVs shows that the emotional impact of a major life change can be difficult to see from the outside.
For Bunnie XO, speaking about that period is part of being more open about the reality behind her public image. While the divorce marked the end of her marriage to Jelly Roll, her latest comments suggest that she is now focused on rebuilding her confidence, embracing independence and moving forward.
Rather than simply being a story about a celebrity divorce, Bunnie's experience has revealed the less visible side of starting over — one that can involve heartbreak, difficult days and gradual steps towards finding a sense of normality again.
