Recently, Jelly Roll garnered attention when he publicly discussed his almost 200-pound weight loss experience during a live television interview. The renowned country musician, recognized for his honest narratives and heartfelt lyrics, disclosed details of his transformation journey as well as an exciting new goal involving his spouse and a skydiving adventure in Sweden.
This is what Jelly Roll shared about his advancements, the factors that triggered this shift, and how it relates to his upcoming major hurdle.
Did Jelly Roll lose weight in 2025?
Jelly Roll confirmed he lost nearly 200 pounds by April 2025.
On Pat McAfee’s Big Night Aht show, he shared that he weighed 540 pounds initially, but was down to 357 pounds this morning. Excitedly, he mentioned his intention to shed another 100 pounds and go skydiving with his wife in Sweden!
Additionally, he mentioned to Fox News Digital that he’s undergoing an “18-month training program” for a half-marathon, which is 13.1 miles long. Earlier in the year of 2025, he revealed at a pre-Super Bowl gathering that he had successfully climbed Camelback Mountain in Arizona; a feat he claimed would have been unattainable for him previously.
Jelly Roll, originally named Jason Bradley DeFord, has been open about his weight-loss journey since December 2022. In February 2025, he expressed to E! News, “It’s rewarding to witness the progress, and we’re not stopping there.” He acknowledged that hearing from fans who share their stories of recovery or weight loss has been a powerful source of motivation for him.
In December 2024, Jelly Roll made an appearance on his wife Bunnie Xo’s “Dumb Blonde” podcast and discussed the reason behind sharing his weight loss journey openly. He stated, “I opted for a public reveal, and here’s why – I want to be transparent about my personal battles with this.” He further explained that some individuals prefer to undergo substantial weight loss in private due to feelings of embarrassment, but he decided to embark on this journey “in the limelight” and “invite others along for the ride.
Additionally, he announced a fresh ambition during the podcast: “By March 2026, I aim to grace the cover of Men’s Health. This is my new objective. I aspire to achieve one of the most remarkable transformations.
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