Ex-Husband Declares Love for Bunnie Xo Amid Divorce

In an unexpected development following the announcement of Bunnie Xo's divorce from country music star Jelly Roll, the podcast host's ex-husband has come forward with declarations of lasting affection for his former spouse.

Frankie Lombardo, 43, who was married to Bunnie Xo from 2009 to 2015, spoke candidly about his feelings on Friday, June 19, telling Page Six that he maintains daily contact with his ex-wife and would not reject the possibility of reconciliation.

"We talk every day," Lombardo told Page Six. He added that he "wouldn't say no" to getting back together with Bunnie if she was open to the idea.

Lombardo's comments reveal the depth of his continued emotional attachment to the 46-year-old Stripped Down author. "She was the only woman who ever broke my heart. I feel like there's a lot of unfinished business between us, but I might be the only one who feels that way," Lombardo told the outlet. "I love her very much. I will never do anything to hurt her. I don't think that's ever going to go away."

The timing of Lombardo's public statements follows the confirmation that Jelly Roll, 41, filed for divorce from Bunnie Xo on May 18 in Tennessee, though the filing only became public knowledge on June 15.

Describing his current relationship with Bunnie Xo, Lombardo painted a picture of an unconventional but close friendship. "We have an interesting friendship. Sometimes she still talks to me like she's my wife and reprimands me," Lombardo told Page Six, adding, "Bunnie is my best friend."

The dissolution of Bunnie Xo's marriage to Jelly Roll appears to stem from communication breakdowns that developed over time. Speaking on her "Dumb Blonde" podcast on Thursday, June 18, Bunnie Xo provided insight into the factors that led to their separation after a decade together.

"J and I have never really been good at having disagreements. So, we were the type of couple who never argued. So, he would be holding things in. I would be holding things in, and that's a recipe for disaster," Bunnie explained on the podcast. "We always preach you gotta be comfortable having the uncomfortable conversations, and we did that for eight years in. Then the past year and a half, we kind of got away from that because we're in a different life right now."

The final breaking point came during a Mother's Day argument in May, when Bunnie told Jelly Roll to "file the f***ing divorce papers," according to her podcast discussion.

Jelly Roll, who married Bunnie Xo in August 2016, addressed the separation publicly during a performance in Saratoga Springs, New York. The "Save Me" singer took the opportunity to dispel rumors and clarify the nature of their split.

"I wasn't going to talk about this tonight, but while we're talking about liars… the internet is a liar," Jelly Roll said in footage shared via his Instagram. "It's the only time and the only city I'm going to speak about this so break your camera phones out now."

The country star firmly denied any infidelity played a role in the divorce. "Me and my wife are best friends. We will always be best friends. We just got off the phone earlier today," he said. "Nobody cheated on nobody. She just did a whole podcast about it. You can go watch it. Every word of it is the truth."

Jelly Roll concluded his remarks with a direct message expressing gratitude for their relationship. "Bunnie, I love you baby. Thank you for those 10 years. They were incredible. Thank you for the next 10 years of friendship and 20 beyond that," he said.

The situation presents a complex emotional landscape, with both Bunnie Xo's current and former husbands publicly expressing their commitment to maintaining positive relationships with her moving forward. While Jelly Roll emphasizes an enduring friendship with his estranged wife, Lombardo's statements suggest he harbors hopes for something more, creating an unusual dynamic as Bunnie Xo navigates this transitional period in her personal life.