Bunnie Xo Gives Jelly Roll Second Chance After Affair, But No Third

The model and podcast host explains why she forgave the country star's infidelity on 'The Kelly Clarkson Show'.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

In a recent interview on 'The Kelly Clarkson Show', model and Dumb Blonde Podcast host Bunnie Xo opened up about her tumultuous marriage to country star Jelly Roll. Bunnie revealed that early in their relationship, Jelly Roll engaged in a nearly yearlong affair, which left her heartbroken. However, instead of leaving him, Bunnie gave Jelly Roll a second chance, explaining that she felt she had received many second chances in her own life and believed he deserved one as well. Bunnie said that decision has been 'the best I've ever made', but warned that Jelly Roll won't be getting a third chance if he messes up again.

Why it matters

Bunnie and Jelly Roll's story highlights the complexities of relationships and the difficult decisions people sometimes have to make when faced with infidelity. Bunnie's willingness to forgive and give her husband another chance, despite the pain he caused her, shows the power of empathy and the possibility of redemption, even in the face of betrayal. However, Bunnie's firm stance that there will be no third chance for Jelly Roll underscores the limits of forgiveness and the importance of accountability in relationships.

The details

In the interview, Bunnie explained that when she and Jelly Roll first met, they were 'very different' people than they are now. She said there was a lot of 'toxicity' in the early days of their marriage as they struggled to navigate their different backgrounds. It was during this tumultuous period that Jelly Roll engaged in an affair that lasted nearly a year. When Bunnie found out, she was devastated, but instead of blaming Jelly Roll, she looked inward and asked herself why she kept 'attracting these types of men'. Both Bunnie and Jelly Roll then sought professional help and went through therapy together. Ultimately, Bunnie decided to give Jelly Roll a second chance, explaining that she felt she had received many second chances in her own life and believed he deserved one too. She said that decision has been 'the best I've ever made', but warned Jelly Roll that he won't be getting a third chance if he messes up again.

  • Bunnie and Jelly Roll met and eloped after being together for only a month.
  • Jelly Roll engaged in a nearly yearlong affair early in their marriage.

The players

Bunnie Xo

Bunnie Xo is a model and the host of the Dumb Blonde Podcast. She is married to country star Jelly Roll.

Jelly Roll

Jelly Roll is a Grammy-winning country music artist who was involved in a nearly yearlong affair early in his marriage to Bunnie Xo.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“And then here comes this cute, chubby-cheeked Southern man who just drew me in.”

— Bunnie Xo, Model and Podcast Host (The Kelly Clarkson Show)

“We were both just so hard-headed and stubborn.”

— Bunnie Xo, Model and Podcast Host (The Kelly Clarkson Show)

“Instead of looking at him and being like, 'This is your fault,' I looked within myself and was like, 'Why do I keep attracting these types of men?'”

— Bunnie Xo, Model and Podcast Host (The Kelly Clarkson Show)

“I gave it to him, and it is the best decision I've ever made.”

— Bunnie Xo, Model and Podcast Host (The Kelly Clarkson Show)

“Will he get a third? Absolutely f—ing not.”

— Bunnie Xo, Model and Podcast Host (The Kelly Clarkson Show)

The takeaway

Bunnie Xo's decision to give her husband Jelly Roll a second chance after his infidelity, despite the pain it caused her, demonstrates the power of empathy and the possibility of redemption in relationships. However, her firm stance that there will be no third chance for Jelly Roll underscores the limits of forgiveness and the importance of accountability when trust has been broken.