Bunnie XO is learning that life after divorce comes with a flood of attention. The podcast host and social media personality has made it clear she is not interested in starting a new romance despite the messages piling up.
The 46-year-old took to Instagram this week to poke fun at the avalanche of direct messages she has received since news of her split from country star Jelly Roll surfaced. In a humorous video, she used exaggerated filters and different personas to portray the variety of men reportedly sliding into her inbox.
"Send help," she captioned the post, making it clear the sudden attention has become overwhelming .
The clip, set to Petey Pablo's 2004 hit "Freek-A-Leek," shows Bunnie dancing and making different facial expressions while mouthing the song's lyrics. She sported everything from a bald head and facial hair to an oversized mouth and cowboy hat, illustrating the different types of messages she's been receiving .
Throughout the video, Bunnie appeared more amused than impressed, reacting with bewilderment as she depicted the different personalities trying to get her attention. The text over the clip read, "What it's like opening my DMs now" .
While hopeful suitors may be shooting their shot, Bunnie's social media post suggests she is not looking to respond anytime soon. She has been open about her feelings regarding the divorce, which became public knowledge earlier this month.
Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, filed for divorce in Tennessee on May 18, citing irreconcilable differences . The documents list May 9 as the date of separation .
On a recent episode of her "Dumb Blonde" podcast, Bunnie revealed that Jelly Roll is already dating again. "He is ready, raring and ready to go," she admitted. "He's all hopped up on testosterone, let me tell you. He's even started dating" .
The TikTok star said it was "great" that Jelly was trying to find love again. "I love that," she noted . She further claimed that she loved Jelly more than he loved her during their time together .
Bunnie also addressed speculation about the cause of the split. She shut down rumors of infidelity, stating, "Nobody cheated on the other person" . She described the end of the marriage as a mutual recognition that they had "served their purpose for each other" .
The couple met in 2015 and tied the knot a year later. Their relationship had its shares of ups and downs, including a separation after Jelly Roll admitted to cheating in the early days of their marriage . They later reconciled and renewed their vows in 2023 .
Despite the divorce, Bunnie has revealed they still plan to have a baby together. She recently shared that they had found a potential surrogate as they look to grow their family . "We're still having a baby together. We're going to coparent together," she said .
Jelly Roll is already a father to two children from previous relationships: daughter Bailey Ann and son Noah Buddy .
Bunnie has been candid about the challenges that led to the split, citing communication breakdowns in the past year and a half. "We were the type of couple who never argued," she explained. "So, he would be holding things in. I would be holding things in, and that's a recipe for disaster" .
An argument on Mother's Day served as the breaking point. "I was so fed up and so tired that I just looked at him and said, 'Well, then file the f------ divorce papers,'" she recalled . She noted that while Jelly Roll had said those words numerous times, when she said them, it carried significant weight .
As Bunnie navigates this new chapter, she has made it clear she is focused on herself. She has encouraged fans to shoot their shot with her ex-husband, noting that Jelly Roll is looking for something different from what they had together. "I think he wants the complete opposite of me, which is what he deserves," she said .
The social media personality has urged potential partners to approach Jelly Roll with respect and honesty, adding that she will welcome them with open arms if they do .
For now, Bunnie appears content to enjoy her single status, even as her DMS continue to fill up. Her humorous response to the attention shows she is taking the transition in stride, focusing on personal growth rather than rushing into another relationship.