It wasn’t the glitzy red carpet moment fans were expecting from Bunnie XO.
Instead of stepping onto the stage alongside her husband Jelly Roll — the way she has countless times before — Bunnie was at home, curled up on the couch, scrolling through a flood of social media posts from fans asking the same question: “Where is Bunnie?”
Now, after weeks of speculation, whispered rumors, and endless online theories, Bunnie XO has finally broken her silence. In an emotional livestream on her Instagram late Sunday night, the podcast host and social media personality opened up about the deeply personal reason she’s been absent from public appearances with Jelly Roll.
“I’ve been battling something that’s both beautiful and brutal,” she began, her voice cracking. “J and I are in the middle of our IVF journey, and it’s taken more out of me than I ever imagined.”
“My Body, My Heart, My Limits”
For months, the couple had been quietly navigating the exhausting, emotional roller coaster of in vitro fertilization — the doctor’s appointments, the hormone shots, the waiting, the hopes, and the heartbreaks.
Bunnie revealed that while Jelly Roll has continued his touring schedule, she chose to step back from the spotlight to focus entirely on her health and emotional well-being.
“My body is my priority right now,” she said. “It’s not about avoiding the public. It’s about giving myself permission to step away, to breathe, and to heal.”
Her confession seemed to confirm what many fans had suspected, but hearing it directly from Bunnie hit different. Within minutes, the clip of her emotional statement was being shared across X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and fan forums.
The Internet Reacts
The reaction was immediate — and overwhelming.
One fan wrote: “Bunnie XO, you are the definition of strength. Sending you and J all the love in the world.” Another added: “As someone going through IVF right now, THANK YOU for showing us it’s okay to take a step back.”
By Monday morning, the hashtag #WeLoveYouBunnie had racked up over 50,000 posts, with fans sharing their own IVF stories and words of encouragement. Many praised her for being candid about a subject that’s often shrouded in silence.
Jelly Roll’s Quiet Support
Though Jelly Roll hasn’t made a separate public statement, fans noticed subtle signs of his unwavering support. At his last concert in Nashville, he took a moment between songs to thank “my wife, the strongest woman I’ve ever known.”
The crowd erupted into cheers, with many attendees saying it was clear who — and what — he was talking about.
Close friends of the couple, speaking anonymously to entertainment outlets, said Jelly has been “incredibly protective” of Bunnie during this time, rearranging parts of his schedule to be home whenever possible.
Breaking the Silence
Bunnie admitted that it wasn’t easy to go public with such a vulnerable part of her life.
“I was scared people would judge me, or say I was abandoning J,” she said during the livestream. “But the truth is, he’s the one who encouraged me to take this space. He told me, ‘Baby, you don’t owe anyone your presence if it costs you your peace.’”
Her words struck a chord with many women juggling public lives and private battles.
The Emotional Toll of IVF
While her glamorous Instagram feed shows glints of the high-profile life she shares with Jelly Roll, Bunnie made it clear that the reality behind the scenes is far from picture-perfect.
She described days of physical exhaustion, unpredictable emotional swings, and the crushing disappointment of failed attempts.
“IVF is not just a medical process,” she explained. “It’s an emotional marathon. It tests your patience, your relationship, and your own self-worth.”
A Wave of Support
In the wake of her confession, not only did fans rally around her, but other celebrities also voiced their support. Country singer Kacey Musgraves commented under Bunnie’s post: “You’re brave, you’re beautiful, and you’re not alone.”
The overwhelming love appeared to catch Bunnie off guard. “I thought stepping away would make me feel forgotten,” she admitted. “But it’s done the opposite. It’s shown me how much love is out there.”
Looking Ahead
Though she didn’t share specific details about the next steps in their IVF journey, Bunnie hinted that she’s learning to balance hope with acceptance.
“We don’t know what the future holds,” she said. “But we’re walking this road together. That’s what matters.”
For now, she plans to keep most of her journey private, but promised fans that they’d see her back on the road with Jelly Roll “when the time is right.”
Bunnie XO’s revelation isn’t just another celebrity confession — it’s a raw reminder that behind the curated images and public appearances are real human struggles, even for those living in the brightest of spotlights.
And judging by the flood of supportive messages still pouring in, one thing is certain: she might have stepped out of the public eye, but she has never been more seen.
