Bunnie Xo, Jelly Roll’s wife, is fully supporting her husband and brushing off the controversy surrounding “Boogergate.” On her Dumb Blonde podcast, she addressed the viral video showing Jelly apparently picking his nose and eating it, suggesting the situation may not be what it seems.
The “Liar” singer, 39, became the center of attention after a clip surfaced from the UFC 309 event at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Nov. 16, showing him digging his nose while seated behind outstanding figures like President Donald Trump, Kid Rock, and Elon Musk.
While Bunnie humorously noted that Jelly appeared to be “knuckle deep” in his nose, she clarified that her husband has a “little tic” that can sometimes lead to such behavior.
Supportive Bunnie Xo praises Jelly Roll despite viral video backlash
“I saw him roll it in his hand first and flick it, then just touch his mouth,” Bunnie explained on the Nov. 25 episode of her podcast. “But for anyone who wants to say he ate it… First of all, my husband has always had this tic, and when he’s nervous, he picks his nose.”
Though Bunnie, 44, tries to curb the habit when she’s around, she added that it’s not a big issue, as Jelly typically doesn’t eat the boogers. She also voiced her frustration with the public’s reaction, saying, “The world is acting like it’s the biggest deal, but for those who believe it, well, we’re dirtbags. Let the man eat his damn booger.”
In her usual supportive manner, Bunnie praised Jelly for the positive impact he has on the world, encouraging fans to focus on his good deeds instead of fixating on one viral mishap. “The man does so much good, and the lady who posted this, come on,” she said. “This man is an angel on earth, and all people can talk about is the booger thing? It’s just childish.” Unfazed by the backlash, Bunnie added, “I don’t care. I love my little Boogie Roll.”
In a recent PEOPLE cover story, Jelly Roll, who married Bunnie in 2016, revealed that the couple never spends more than two weeks apart, even with their demanding schedules. “Fourteen days has been our rule from the start,” he shared, also mentioning that this policy now applies to their 16-year-old daughter Bailee. “We realized we were going months without seeing her, so family time became a priority.”
Jelly, who has a daughter, Bailee, 16, and son, Noah, 8, from previous relationships, expressed his deep admiration for Bunnie, saying she’s always there for him when he needs support. “I prioritize family, and that’s what keeps me grounded,” he said. “My world got smaller when I focused on one woman.”
