Jelly Roll - Jason Bradley DeFord BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.
Jelly Roll—real name Jason Bradley DeFord—has dominated news cycles these past few days with major milestones, personal confessions, and striking physical transformation, all set against the backdrop of a high-profile Australian tour. As he touched down in Sydney on October 21, the eye-catching headline was his dramatic, nearly 200-pound weight loss, now impossible to miss. Photos by SplashNews and captured by outlets like AOL and Country Thang Daily show a slimmer, confident Jelly Roll, who once weighed over 500 pounds, now tipping the scales at around 357. He’s open about the battle being much more than a number—it’s about overcoming a lifelong addiction to food, retraining his relationship with eating, and transforming his lifestyle with help from a dietary coach, Ian Larios. Jelly Roll has said he didn’t resort to surgery or medication, instead committing to diet, exercise—including running, basketball, and boxing—cold plunging, and drinking lots of water. He’s not slowing down: He told People and in multiple interviews that he wants to lose another 100 pounds and land the cover of Men’s Health by March 2026. Already, he’s running 5Ks and talking about skydiving in Sweden with his wife—a far cry from the days when walking a mile was impossible.
But it hasn’t just been about the scale. On October 21, during an appearance on the Human School Podcast, Jelly Roll made a rare public confession about his marriage, admitting to infidelity earlier in his relationship with wife Bunnie XO, whom he married in 2016. He described the affair as one of his lowest points as an adult, tying it to a dark period of addiction and unhealthy influences. According to LadBible, he expressed deep regret but also pride in the hard work both he and Bunnie have done to repair and strengthen their relationship. Bunnie, for her part, responded to critics on Instagram, defending her choice to stay and rebuild rather than flee, posting, “It actually takes a stronger woman to face pain head-on, do the work, and rebuild with the man she loves—instead of running or gossiping.” She added, “Growth isn’t weakness, it’s grace.” Both have been forthright about their journey from addiction and infidelity to sobriety and a healthier, more honest partnership, making their love story one of the more relatable—and talked-about—in country music right now.
Professionally, Jelly Roll’s first-ever Australian headlining tour is underway, with fans and media alike marveling at his new look and energy. He told 937 Now that the transformation is more than physical—it’s about living fully, something he once felt impossible. Meanwhile, his ambition isn’t just music: There’s confirmed chatter about appearances in WWE through 2024 and 2025, though it’s unclear how deep his wrestling involvement will go. On social media, Bunnie XO’s Instagram story replies have gone viral, and Jelly Roll’s own updates about his health journey are drawing millions of views and comments. There’s no new business venture this week, but his increased visibility—globally and across platforms—is undeniable. Speculation about his future is just that—speculation—but the facts are clear: Jelly Roll is not only transforming his body and his marriage, but also how the world sees him, with each appearance and confession making him harder to ignore.
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