The end of Bunnie XO and Jelly Roll’s nearly decade-long marriage has sparked plenty of headlines, but now, attention is shifting to a chapter of her life long before the country star entered the picture. 

As Jelly Roll publicly insists their split remains amicable, one of Bunnie’s former husbands is sharing deeply personal memories about their relationship, their struggles, and the heartbreak that followed. 

While fans were stunned by news of their divorce, both Bunnie XO and Jelly Roll have made it clear that there is no public war unfolding between them.

During a concert in Saratoga Springs, the Grammy Award winner paused to address speculation surrounding the end of their marriage. The singer told fans that despite filing for divorce in May, he and Bunnie remain close.

According to the musician, they are still “best friends” and “will always be best friends.”

Bunnie echoed a similar sentiment on a recent episode of her podcast, “Dumb Blonde,” where she described the breakup as ending “on the best possible terms.”

Their split came as a surprise to many followers who had watched the pair overcome addiction struggles, public scrutiny, and even an admitted affair during their years together. 

Yet insiders have suggested that the couple’s increasingly different public identities may have contributed to the decision.

One source previously claimed that Jelly Roll’s highly visible embrace of Christianity clashed with Bunnie’s candid discussions about sex and relationships on her podcast and social media platforms.

Bunnie’s Ex-Husband Recalls Their Unusual Beginning

As Bunnie XO navigates life after Jelly Roll, her former husband Francisco “Frankie” Lombardo is shedding light on the relationship they shared years earlier.

Lombardo told the Daily Mail that meeting the podcast host in 2009 changed his life. At the time, he was confiding in her about problems with another relationship while she was married to Christopher Gilbert and working as a dancer in Las Vegas.

According to Lombardo, Bunnie was hustling to make ends meet and had financial support from several “sugar daddies.” Their connection developed quickly. He recalled meeting both Bunnie and Gilbert together before she unexpectedly whispered, “I want to make out with you.”

Within a week, Lombardo had moved in with her. Although the circumstances appeared complicated, Lombardo insisted there was no cheating involved and maintained that Bunnie and Gilbert had already separated before their romance began.

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After Gilbert’s marriage officially ended, Bunnie and Lombardo tied the knot in Maui on Valentine’s Day 2010. “We were like, ‘Hey, let’s go to Hawaii and let’s get married.’ And we did it,” Lombardo recalled.

He described their marriage as adventurous and intensely close, comparing their dynamic to Bonnie and Clyde. “We’re f*****g best friends,” he said while reflecting on that period of their lives.

Bunnie XO’s Lifestyle Became A Major Source Of Tension

Despite their strong bond, Lombardo said one issue repeatedly created friction in their marriage.

“When I met her, she said to me right out of the gate, ‘I just want to let you know that I have a couple sugar daddies,’” he recalled.

The arrangement became difficult for him to accept. “I was super jealous,” Lombardo admitted, explaining that he wanted Bunnie entirely to himself. The situation reportedly led to arguments throughout their relationship.

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Bunnie has openly discussed her history with wealthy benefactors in the past, previously revealing that she received “half a million dollars” from sugar daddies who showered her with luxury gifts.

She has also acknowledged that she was still financially relying on clients during the early stages of her relationship with Jelly Roll.

“I literally went on tour with him and was seeing clients just to fund our life at the time,” she revealed on her podcast.

According to Bunnie, she was working as a high-end escort in Las Vegas and earning significant sums while helping support their lifestyle.

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Lombardo said the reality of that world was often difficult for him, even though he understood it was part of who she was when they met.

Bunnie And Lombardo Faced Heartbreak Before Their Divorce

Beyond relationship tensions, the former couple also faced serious personal challenges. Lombardo revealed that his family’s legal troubles placed enormous strain on their marriage. 

After his parents lost their home following criminal proceedings, they moved in with them. The arrangement proved overwhelming.

“With everything crashing down,” Lombardo said he reached the “lowest point” of his life. He believes those circumstances played a major role in the collapse of the marriage.

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Another painful issue involved the couple’s efforts to start a family. Lombardo said both he and Bunnie XO desperately wanted children and pursued fertility treatments together.

“I really wanted a baby with her. She wanted to have a baby,” he explained. The experience mirrors fertility struggles Bunnie later discussed while married to Jelly Roll. On “Dumb Blonde,” she described IVF as “one of the loneliest, darkest journeys.”

She revealed that the process had left her emotionally drained and that Jelly Roll’s own treatment for a low sperm count created additional challenges.

Even so, she recently insisted that they still plan to become parents despite their divorce.

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Bunnie XO’s Former Husband Thinks Her Next Chapter Is Just Beginning

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Although Lombardo admitted their breakup devastated him, he maintained a friendship with Bunnie over the years.

One of the most painful periods came when she entered a relationship with another man after their split. Lombardo said watching her endure alleged abuse was “a nightmare.”

Referencing a figure identified as “Karma” in Bunnie’s memoir, he recalled seeing her arrive at his home seriously injured and said he preferred not to revisit those memories.

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Lombardo’s own life has not been without controversy. He faced domestic battery allegations in 2023, though the case was dismissed in 2024. He has denied wrongdoing, stating: “I would never put my hands on a woman.”

Despite everything that has happened, he believes Bunnie is entering a transformative period. “I think we’re going to witness her really kind of blossom now and kind of step into herself a little bit more as an individual and not really be in the Jelly shadow,” he said.

Still, he could not resist offering one final piece of advice to the woman he once thought he would spend forever with. “I was like, ‘Just do me a favor. Don’t get f*****g married.’ It’d be the fourth time. It makes no sense,” he shared.

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This year, Christmas will come early with Avengers: Doomsday and Robert Downey Jr’s return to the MCU. While Downey Jr picked up an Oscar for Oppenheimer in recent years and has a huge filmography, for most fans around the world, he’s best known for his embodiment of Tony Stark. His portrayal of Marvel’s playboy, billionaire, philanthropist is so iconic that it’s hard to separate the art from the artist.

So, when he decided to return to the MCU in a different role, fans were blown away. But good things take time, and so does Doomsday. The original SDCC announcement reintroduced the fan-favorite actor with the catchphrase, “new mask, same task,” which could mean many different things. Among them is the fact that Iron Man kick-started the entire universe and pulled Marvel Studios from financial struggles at the time. Now, with his return, fans are expecting the MCU might get a soft reboot, which makes space for better stories than what we’ve been getting since Avengers: Endgame.

The original Iron Man, directed by Jon Favreau, establishes Stark’s origin story after being held hostage in a cave. In those days, Marvel didn’t have Disney’s backing, so the movie was made with independent sensibilities and more practical effects, while Downey Jr brought a panache and overconfidence to Tony Stark that had not been seen before in a superhero. The movie was a big hit, earning $585 million at the box office and saving Marvel from bankruptcy.

Originally an underrated comic book character, Iron Man instantly got everyone’s attention on the big screen, becoming a cornerstone of the MCU, setting a template for years to come. Its success was followed by Iron Man 2, with Favreau and Downey Jr. returning to entertain fans once again. Though the movie’s portrayal of Mickey Rourke’s antagonist Whiplash remains controversial, the sequel introduced many characters that play a huge role in the larger MCU, like Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow and Don Cheadle’s Rhodey.

The Iron Man Movies Head to a New Streamer in 1 Week

For fans who’d like to start their MCU binge now for Doomsday or simply want to revisit their favorite movies, you’re in luck. Iron Man and Iron Man 2 are coming to Hulu, per CBR. Check them out for some great practical effects, improv moments that have become pop culture moments now, quotable dialogues, and compelling performances. The cast also includes Gwyneth Paltrow as Pepper Potts, Sam Rockwell as Justin Hammer, and everyone’s favorite Samuel L Jackson as Nick Fury.

Iron Man and Iron Man 2 are coming to Hulu on July 1. Avengers: Doomsday will come out on December 18. Stay tuned to Collider for more such updates.

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May 2, 2008

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126 minutes

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Matt Holloway, Art Marcum, Hawk Ostby, Mark Fergus

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Lindsay Hubbard isn’t afraid to kiss and tell — or share details about her sexual exploits.

During the Tuesday, June 23, episode of In the City, Lindsay, 39, got real about her sex life after welcoming daughter Gemma in December 2024 with ex-boyfriend Turner Kufe.

“I’m not having sex, Yvonne,” Lindsay told her longtime BFF Yvonne Najor as she tried to explain how to use an ovulation app to help Yvonne get pregnant. “I’m not the one trying over here. I haven’t had sex in almost a f***ing year.”

Lexi Sundin teased that she and husband Andrea Denver had Lindsay “covered because we’ve been having sex like crazy.”

She noted that on their quest to have their first baby, she and Andrea, 35, had been having sex “nonstop. Multiple times a day. Andrea’s like, crying. He’s like, ‘I can’t take any more.’”

Lexi then asked Yvonne whether she was doing “specific positions,” claiming experts say “doggy style” will help women conceive.

Yvonne turned to Lindsay, who was the only one in the group that is already a mother, and asked, “What position were you in?”

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Lindsay didn’t skip a beat, revealing, “I was doing, like, a backwards bridge on the floor of my living room.”

Yvonne and Lexi were both visibly surprised by Lindsay’s response, with Yvonne joking, “Wow, you’re a freak.”

Lindsay laughed, replying, “Imagine my surprise when I haven’t had sex in almost a year.”

As fans of Summer House know, Lindsay was engaged to costar Carl Radke from August 2022 to August 2023, when he called off their wedding months before they were set to walk down the aisle.

Lindsay, who has always wanted to be a mom, moved on with Turner the following year. The reality star announced in July 2024 that she was pregnant with their first baby.

The pair’s daughter, Gemma, was born that December. Lindsay confirmed in June 2025 that she and Turner had parted ways romantically but were coparenting their baby girl.

Throughout season 1 of In the City, Lindsay has been open about her dating drought since becoming a mom and breaking up with Turner.

“I haven’t had sex in nine months. I used to shoot like rainbows and butterflies out of my vagina,” Lindsay said during the season premiere, which filmed in September 2025. “I probably would have had sex when I got the all clear from my doctor, six weeks after giving birth. But, then I got broken up with, so it’s been a while.”

While fans have seen Lindsay go out on a few dates with “Frank the Milk Man” on the Bravo series — and flirt with country singer Dustin Lynch — she revealed during Tuesday’s episode that she and Frank were taking it slow.

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“I do have fun with him. We kinda got off on a very serious start,” she told her friends of her latest love interest, noting that she didn’t want a boyfriend.

Yvonne and Lexi, meanwhile, are both currently pregnant with their first babies. Yvonne announced her pregnancy in May, while Lexi shared her happy news earlier this month.

In the City airs on Bravo Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET.

For eight years, Melissa Gilbert had a front-row seat to the energy and excitement of Manhattan life. 

From Broadway outings and dinner dates with friends to quiet neighborhood routines, the actress built a life she clearly adored in her Upper West Side apartment. 

However, this week, the “Little House on the Prairie” star revealed she’s packing up and leaving New York City behind. 

Her emotional farewell comes as her husband, Timothy Busfield, continues to fight serious criminal charges in New Mexico, making the couple’s next chapter one that begins under difficult circumstances.

Melissa Gilbert took to Instagram on Tuesday to document her departure from the one-bedroom Upper West Side apartment that had been her home for nearly a decade. 

The 62-year-old posted a series of photographs showing the residence overtaken by moving boxes, including a striking image of herself stretched out on the floor surrounded by the packed belongings.

“So long perfect little one bedroom apartment on the Upper West Side. The last eight years here have been so special,” Gilbert wrote.

The photos captured stacks of carefully labeled U-Haul boxes filling the living room, while another image showed Gilbert lying on a rug amid the chaos. 

A final photograph offered a look at the apartment before the moving process began.

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Gilbert Reflects On Eight Years Of Work And Memories

As she looked back on her time in New York, Melissa Gilbert spoke about the professional and personal milestones that filled those years.

“A lot of amazing work was done in and around this city,” she wrote. The Hollywood star recalled spending countless hours in theaters and on soundstages while also enjoying the social side of Manhattan life.

“So many theaters and soundstages. So many wonderful dinners with friends and nights out on the town,” she said.

Gilbert’s farewell extended beyond work and entertainment. She reflected on the simple routines that became part of her daily life, from neighborhood walks and subway rides to interactions with familiar faces and strangers alike.

“This city truly has a pulse. You can feel it in your heart,” the star explained.

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Melissa Gilbert Pays Tribute To The Neighborhood She Loved

Gilbert also used her farewell message to acknowledge the small businesses and local spots that became fixtures in her daily routine.

“Goodbye favorite newsstand, bodega, dance studio, and laundry. Goodbye shoe repair, dry cleaners, nail salon. Goodbye sweet neighbors whom we love so much,” she wrote.

Although the “Family of Strangers” actress expressed sadness about leaving, she made it clear that it was not necessarily a permanent farewell.

“I promise we will be back it’s just that right now…..well….you know,” Gilbert wrote. She then revealed the couple’s next chapter, sharing, “Excited to live in our wonderful home upstate full time for a good long while.”

Gilbert ended her message by calling New York her favorite city. “And a very fond ‘farewell and see you soon’ to our favorite city in the world,” she added.

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Fans Shower Gilbert With Tons Of Uplifting Messages 

Melissa Gilbert’s post quickly resonated with followers as she reflected on the memories created within the city she had come to love. 

In no time, fans flooded the comments section with words of hope and encouragement.

“When one door closes another one opens. Yet memories are forever. Hope you find peace wherever you land,” one fan wrote. 

Another added, “Hey MG. You’ll be ok. Wishing you love and light. We had a lot of fun back in the day collecting shells in the early morning at CIGC.”

A third fan commented, “So sorry you’re having to give it up. I pray things get better soon and that you will be able to rent another one there.”

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A fourth concerned user shared, “Sending you so much positivity in your next chapter. Thank you for the light you share and for giving us a little peek into your world.”

Melissa Gilbert’s Move Comes As Timothy Busfield Fights Criminal Charges

The timing of Gilbert’s departure from Manhattan has drawn attention because it coincides with Busfield’s legal challenges.

The actor, whom Gilbert has been married to since 2013, is currently fighting a criminal case in New Mexico. 

Busfield has been charged with four counts of criminal sexual contact with a child under the age of 13.

A grand jury indicted him on February 6 over allegations tied to alleged incidents that reportedly occurred in October 2022 and September 2023. Each count carries the designation of a third-degree felony.

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Busfield has pleaded not guilty and has repeatedly denied the allegations. The charges involve two child actors who worked on “The Cleaning Lady,” the television series where Busfield served as both a producer and director between 2022 and 2025.