Bunnie Xo, wife of country icon Jelly Roll, has addressed swirling rumors that she is romantically involved with Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger. She spoke out on the Dumb Blonde podcast after speculation emerged following a TikTok video she shared of herself singing along to Nickelback’s 2001 bitter breakup hit “How You Remind Me.” The post coincided with news of her ongoing divorce from Jelly Roll.
Bunnie moved to clarify the innocent nature of the TikTok post, expressing her respect for Kroeger and Nickelback while pushing back on the rumors.
“I post this Nickelback song not thinking anything of it, not a shot at [Jelly Roll]. Not even realizing that it’s a breakup song. It’s trending on TikTok, so I was like, ‘Oh, f*ck yeah, Nickelback’s trending on TikTok, I’m gonna do a TikTok to it,'” she said.
She went on to acknowledge the unfortunate timing of the post and made clear she holds no ill will toward Kroeger.
“The [divorce] news drops, and I have f*cking Nickelback on my f*cking page. I have so much respect for Kroeger. They’re the sweetest humans ever. I would never want to disrespect them,” she continued.
Bunnie also addressed those attempting to connect the dots between the post and her personal life.
“I get where people are trying to put puzzle pieces together. But you’re putting a puzzle together with missing pieces,” she said.
The comments come amid Bunnie Xo’s public confirmation that she and Jelly Roll are in the process of divorcing. No further details about the separation have been officially disclosed.
The divorce news and the subsequent rumor storm mark a turbulent chapter for one of country music’s most publicly celebrated couples. Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo had long been regarded as a symbol of unconditional partnership, frequently speaking about their relationship in interviews and on social media.
Jelly Roll, born Jason DeFord, and Bunnie Xo married in 2016 after meeting while he was performing in Las Vegas. The couple were open about the challenges they faced early in their relationship, including Jelly Roll’s criminal past and his journey toward sobriety and mainstream success. Their story became a central part of his public image as he rose to prominence in country music.
Bunnie Xo is a media personality and podcast host who built her own platform through the Dumb Blonde podcast. She has consistently spoken candidly about her life, marriage, and personal struggles on the show, covering topics ranging from mental health to her relationship with Jelly Roll. The podcast earned her a dedicated following independent of her husband’s fame.
Chad Kroeger, the Nickelback frontman at the center of the dating rumor, was previously married to fellow rock musician Avril Lavigne. The couple wed in 2013, separated in 2015, and officially divorced in 2022. Kroeger has not publicly commented on the rumors linking him to Bunnie Xo.
“How You Remind Me” was released in 2001 and became one of the best-selling rock singles of that era, topping charts across North America. Its status as a widely recognized breakup anthem made the timing of Bunnie’s TikTok post particularly susceptible to misinterpretation by fans already processing the divorce news.
