‘I’m Just Thriving’: Bunnie Xo Embraces ‘Baddie Bunnie Summer’ Following Jelly Roll Split

Bunnie Xo is reveling in her newfound independence, ushering in an unapologetic and vibrant new chapter that she has officially christened her “Baddie Bunnie Summer.”

During a candid appearance on TODAY With Jenna & Sheinelle, the entrepreneur and media personality reflected on navigating life in the wake of her high-profile split from country powerhouse Jelly Roll. Far from dwelling on heartbreak, Bunnie made it abundantly clear that her spirits are higher than ever.

“Ladies, they never should have let me back out in the streets because I love it here,” she joked. “I love it here, and I’m never going back.”

The couple finalized their divorce in July after nearly a decade together. Rather than letting the ending define her, the host of the popular Dumb Blonde podcast has emerged with revitalized confidence and infectious optimism. Hosts Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones highlighted the playful moniker Bunnie coined for this transformative phase—a concept the 46-year-old was eager to unpack alongside memories of the split.

Describing the separation as “beautifully tragic,” Bunnie shared how profoundly her perspective has shifted: “I got my smile back and my smile’s to my ears. I’m having the frickin’ time of my life, and I’m just thriving.”

She further admitted that she never anticipated a marital dissolution would yield such profound personal rejuvenation. “I never thought that it would turn out to be such a blessing, but it’s such a blessing, and I’m so thankful,” she reflected.

A Packed Inbox and Lessons in Self-Worth

Her return to the dating scene has certainly not slipped under the radar. Bunnie revealed that her digital inbox has experienced an influx of intrigued suitors from all corners.

“It is a frickin’ smorgasbord. It’s a boy buffet,” she quipped, adding with a laugh, “I have a lot of women in my DMs too.”

Beneath the humor lies a resonant takeaway about self-preservation and personal sovereignty. Bunnie highlighted how easy it is for women to deplete themselves for the sake of others, stressing the necessity of reclaiming one’s individual identity.

“I hope that my journey can show women… I feel like us women, we put ourselves aside for partners, friends, kids,” she observed. “It’s like we don’t pour into ourselves and sometimes, you need to be selfish and you need to pour into yourself.”

Offering reassurance to anyone enduring a painful transition, she underscored the promise of resilience: “You’re gonna get through that. You’re gonna rise up and you’re gonna be an even better version of yourself.”

The Next Horizon: Motherhood and a New Memoir

Looking ahead, Bunnie’s future may well include expanding her family. When questioned about whether she still harbors the desire to welcome a child—a topic she previously chronicled on Dumb Blonde—her commitment remained steadfast.

“So I definitely still want to have a baby and that’s gonna be one of the newest chapters in my next book,” she revealed on TODAY, hinting that her path to motherhood will be detailed in an upcoming literary release. “I can’t wait for you guys to read about it because it’s been one hell of a journey.”

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