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Jelly Roll’s wife Bunny Zoe is defending her decision to stand by her husband after he revealed he had an affair with her several years ago.
The “I Am Not Okay” singer, 40, revealed on Oct. 21’s “Human School” podcast that she had an affair several years ago, but that she and Bunny, 45, later reconciled and are now “stronger than ever.”
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In a comment on social media, Bunny echoed similar sentiments, explaining to fans why she decided to work things out with Jerry and how their relationship would be better that way.
The woman wrote that she was “very disappointed” in Bunny’s decision to bring Jerry back and felt that the host of the “Dumb Blonde” podcast was no longer a “respectable” person.
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In a response that Bunny (real name Alyssa Deford) also shared on her Instagram Story, she explained to fans why she believes she actually showed more strength in forgiveness. She captioned the post with a yawning emoji and Ozzy Osbourne’s song “No More Tears.”
“In fact, it takes stronger women to face the pain head on, do the work, and rebuild with the men they love, rather than running away or gossiping,” Bunny wrote. “Growth is a blessing, not a weakness. But not everyone has that strength. I pray you never have to feel that pain when you criticize another woman’s life ❤️”
She also revealed that she plans to share her entire story in her next memoir, Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic, which will be released on February 10, 2026.
Jerry and Bunny got married in 2016, and Bunny revealed on TikTok last year that they had briefly separated in 2018. Jerry said on the podcast that his wife’s affair was “one of the worst moments” of his adult life.
“One of the worst moments of my adult life was when I cheated on my wife,” he said. “Because it was the first time I was like, ‘I don’t understand this at all. I know I’m in love with this woman.'” I was really, really, really surprised. ”
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The singer said he has put “a lot of effort into repairing” their relationship and feels he and Bunny are working better than ever.
“I wish our story had gone in a direction where the affair never happened, and I’m really glad it happened, but, well, I’m proud of who we are today,” he said. “I really do.”
Bunny’s TikTok said that her and Jerry’s “castle in the sand had to crumble so they could rebuild on solid ground.”
In 2023, Jerry shared a “Thank You Post to Bunny” on Instagram, writing that he has “just supported” Bunny on his journey over the years.
“Seeing what this woman has overcome and her passion and determination to be better inspired me from the moment I met her,” he wrote. “She saved me during the darkest time of my life.”
