Bunnie Xo Shares How Husband Jelly Roll Is Gaining Confidence After Shaving His Beard and Losing Weight

Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo at the ‘Jelly Roll: Save Me’ documentary premiere in 2023.
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NEED TO KNOW

• Bunnie Xo discussed her husband Jelly Roll’s confidence boost after he shaved his beard for the first time in two decades during his weight loss journey.
• The podcaster hinted at the singer’s transformation last November, revealing his new look a few days later on YouTube.
• Jelly Roll humorously compared his new appearance to that of a “Ninja Turtle.”

Jelly Roll is experiencing a surge in confidence, and his wife Bunnie Xo is supporting him through this transformation.

In an interview with Extra TV, Bunnie Xo, whose real name is Alyssa Deford, expressed pride in her husband’s journey. She remarked, “The coolest part about his transformation is getting to see him look in the mirror and…fall in love with himself again.”

The 45-year-old podcaster initially revealed Jelly Roll’s decision to shave his beard last November, which allowed fans to see his face tattoos for the first time. Bunnie noted, “Battling weight and being called memes every day takes a toll on someone’s self-esteem.” This significant change comes amidst a broader narrative of Jelly Roll’s weight loss journey.

Jelly Roll before and after shaving his beard.

Kevin Mazur/Getty; Jelly Roll/Instagram

As Jelly Roll embraces the results of his dramatic weight loss, Bunnie noted the positive feedback he receives, with fans commenting, “You look so hot,” “You look so healthy,” and “I’m so proud of you.” This affirmation greatly boosts Jelly Roll’s spirits.

Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, has lost a significant 275 pounds in his recent weight loss journey. In a January 2 interview with Men’s Health, he stated, “I’m loving my body. This is a whole new thing for me; I’ve been imprisoned to a fat suit for 30-something years.”

At his peak, Jelly Roll weighed 540 pounds, battling personal challenges related to obesity and food addiction. He described his experience as filled with “never-ending sadness” and “anger,” explaining he felt like a prisoner in his own body, with daily activities becoming increasingly difficult due to his size.

Jelly Roll revealing his new look after shaving his facial hair for the first time in 20 years.

Jelly Roll/Instagram

Furthermore, Jelly Roll has been open about how his weight loss has positively impacted his intimate life with Bunnie Xo. He remarked, “I feel like I’m a teenager, dog. I have the sex drive of a 17-year-old again. We’re having daytime sex again. It’s awesome.”

He candidly discussed his past struggles, sharing that his testosterone levels were alarmingly low. “When I went in for the test, it was bad. The world opened up when I saw it on paper,” he explained. “My testosterone level was a 57.” He expressed relief at the improvements he’s experienced since his lifestyle changes.