Bunnie Xo Defends Marriage After Jelly Roll Affair

On the Oct. 21 episode of the Human School podcast, country star Jelly Roll admitted he had an affair years earlier, calling it "one of the worst moments" of his adulthood and saying substance use and the people around him contributed. He said he and his wife, Bunnie Xo, worked to repair their marriage and are now stronger. Bunnie publicly defended her decision to stay, replying on Instagram Stories that "it takes a stronger woman to face pain head-on, do the work, and rebuild with the man she loves," and has previously referenced a brief 2018 split. She says the full story will appear in her upcoming memoir. Media coverage noted trolls criticized Bunnie for taking him back, with some outlets accusing her of using the revelation to promote her book and others flagging the episode and aftermath as raising questions about red flags in the couple's relationship.