Jelly Roll Fights Stress Eating Amid Divorce

Country artist Jelly Roll has opened up about a recent challenge in his extensive weight-loss efforts, describing a period of significant overeating. He revealed in a recent YouTube video that the "addict in me came out," leading to stress eating that lasted for three to four days. This behavior stemmed from encountering a tempting dairy-free skillet cookie, which quickly escalated into consuming thousands of extra calories through subsequent choices like visiting a taco truck and stopping at a rest stop for a chocolate bar.

Jelly Roll, who has previously shared his journey of losing over 275 pounds since 2022, likened this pattern to his past struggles with alcohol and drugs, noting that moderation is often difficult. He emphasized that such issues often originate from underlying mental health challenges rather than mere lack of discipline. Understanding personal triggers, he stated, is crucial for managing these deeply ingrained patterns.

This candid discussion about his health comes amid a public divorce filing. Jelly Roll submitted documents to end his nearly ten-year marriage to Bunnie Xo in Williamson County, Tennessee, on May 18, 2026. The couple, married in 2016 and who renewed their vows in 2023, cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for their separation, which reportedly began on May 9, 2026.