Jelly Roll<\/a> has been open about his health journey, shedding nearly 200 pounds since beginning his transformation in late 2022.<\/p>\n While the country star has received plenty of encouragement along the way, some of the commentary around his appearance has struck a nerve\u2014especially with his wife, Bunnie Xo.<\/p>\n COMPLEX SHOP:<\/b> Shop the brands you love, anytime and anywhere. Uncover what’s next. Buy. Collect. Obsess.<\/a><\/p>\n Over the weekend, Bunnie took to her TikTok to push back on the narrative that Jelly Roll only recently became attractive after losing weight. In a clip filmed from their Tennessee farm, she displayed the types of comments she\u2019s been hearing, including: \u201cGirl, your man is so hot now that he lost all that weight.\u201d<\/p>\n Her response was sharp but heartfelt. \u201cIs he? \u2019Cause he\u2019s always had the same face. He\u2019s always had the same heart. He\u2019s always had the same soul,\u201d Bunnie said, adding that the real focus should be on his health, not superficial approval.<\/p>\n She reminded followers, \u201cThe most appropriate thing to say is that he looks so much healthier now. We\u2019ve gotta stop living in a \u2018Shallow Hal\u2019 world, guys, because you might miss out on the best love of your life by judging somebody by their weight.\u201d<\/p>\n Jelly Roll\u2014born Jason DeFord\u2014has spoken openly about the reasons behind his lifestyle shift.<\/p>\n On stage during a 2025 appearance on Big Night AHT with Pat McAfee<\/em><\/a>, he revealed he had dropped from 540 pounds to 357. \u201cI\u2019m going to lose another 100 pounds and go skydiving with my wife,\u201d he told the crowd.<\/p>\n On Bunnie\u2019s Dumb Blonde<\/em><\/a> podcast last year, Jelly Roll broke down why he wanted to be transparent with fans: \u201cPeople who become as big as I became, when they lose the weight, they\u2019re ashamed. They hide and then come back out looking different, and they don\u2019t know how to interact with the world. I didn\u2019t want that\u2014I wanted to be honest about my struggles.\u201d<\/p>\n Jelly Roll once said he\u2019d love to land on the cover of Men\u2019s Health<\/em> by 2026. But for Bunnie, the milestone is already clear: \u201cHe\u2019s been that dude. I\u2019ll forever be cheering him on, no matter what weight he is.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/a> Charley Crockett Defends Beyonc\u00e9, Slams Morgan Wallen & Other Country Music Artists<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n ,<\/p>\n <\/a> Kirk Franklin’s Son Kerrion Accuses His Father of Horrific Domestic Abuse<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n ,<\/p>\n <\/a> Eddie Palmieri, Latin Jazz Pioneer, Dies at 88<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Coi Leray Slams Reports She’s Upset with Cardi B Over Bia Diss Namedrop: \u2018Get a Life!!’<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n GloRilla Responds to Person Suggesting She Got Work Done on Her Face: ‘Delusional’<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\nRelated News<\/h3>\n
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