Jelly Roll Credits Weight Loss for Revived Romance with Bunnie Xo
Jelly Roll is attributing his improved romantic life with his wife, Bunnie Xo, to his significant weight reduction.
“My testosterone level — and I’m comfortable discussing this openly — was comparable to that of a young adolescent,” the country artist, 41, stated in his Men’s Health cover story released on Friday, January 2. “The results were concerning when I had them checked.”
A typical testosterone level for a man Jelly Roll’s age (real name Jason DeFord) generally falls between 300 and 900 ng/dL. However, for men dealing with obesity, this number can be below 300.
“The reality hit me when I saw it documented. I thought, Is this really my testosterone level? Seriously, it was a 57,” Jelly Roll continued.
Why Jelly Roll Chose Against Utilizing GLP-1 Medication for His Near 300-Pound Transformation
Jelly Roll clarified that prior to his health transformation, he experienced difficulty achieving arousal despite his deep affection for Bunnie Xo (real name Alisa DeFord), whom he married in 2016.
“It was impossible to become aroused without testosterone,” he explained. “I was married to a stunning woman, and I was still struggling.”
Before embarking on his fitness journey, Jelly Roll weighed 540 pounds. Now, he’s shed nearly 300 pounds, feeling more content while experiencing a “remarkably different existence.”
“Now it’s a completely different situation. I’m playfully pursuing her around the house, you know what I mean?” Jelly Roll teased. “I feel like a teenager again! I’m like the Pink Panther: I unexpectedly appear from every corner. And she opens a cabinet and I say, ‘Hello!’”
Jelly Roll revealed that he began his wellness journey without resorting to GLP-1 weight loss medication. Instead, he sought therapy to address his dependence on food.
“Even before I had my blood work analyzed, I sought mental health therapy regarding my excessive eating. I began treating my food addiction as it truly was: an addiction,” he told the publication. “Why did I approach cocaine one way? I attended meetings for cocaine, found a mentor, detoxed, endured significant emotional challenges, and made profound life-altering decisions to overcome cocaine and codeine. I didn’t view my food addiction any differently. Once I started treating food like an addiction, it began to change everything for me.”
Bunnie Xo Responds to Fans Commenting on Jelly Roll’s ‘Hotness’ Following Weight Loss
Last month, Jelly Roll discussed how he and Bunnie Xo, 45, faced difficulties in their intimate relationship before his weight loss.
“My romantic life with my wife was challenging,” the musician said during a December 2025 appearance on “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast. “Seriously, I married a gorgeous, full-breasted, blonde, beautiful woman, you know what I mean? I married the kind of woman who brings a smile to your face even when you’re sad. I couldn’t even become aroused, I was so large.”
Despite their struggles, Bunnie Xo remained supportive of her husband, encouraging him throughout his weight loss journey. The influencer shared a lighthearted video celebrating his achievement.
“When you have to double-check he’s still your loved one after all the weight loss,” she wrote over the August 2025 TikTok video and added the caption, “Bestie #jellyandbunnie.”
