Bunnie XO Hits Back At 22-Year Age Gap Romane Critics With ‘Smile Back’ Message

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 9:30 AM

Bunnie XO brushes off backlash over Dylan Wolf and their 22-year age gap, saying she is having fun and finally smiling once again. The Bunnie XO Hits Back At 22-Year Age Gap Romane Critics With ‘Smile Back’ Message first appeared on The Blast

Bunnie XO’s latest social media post was supposed to be a lighthearted look at a casual outing. Instead, it reignited debate about her rumored romance with reality star Dylan Wolf and put their 22-year age difference back under the spotlight. 

While critics flooded the comment section with jokes and warnings, the podcaster appeared unfazed. 

Rather than backing away from the attention, Bunnie offered a candid response that revealed why she’s choosing to embrace this chapter of her life despite the criticism.

Bunnie XO Finds Herself At The Center Of Another Dylan Wolf Debate

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Long before the latest TikTok sparked conversation, Bunnie XO and Wolf had already become the subject of dating speculation. 

Rumors first took off after the pair were spotted making out at her ex-husband Jelly Roll’s bar during the Fourth of July weekend.

At the time, Wolf attempted to downplay the buzz. Speaking to TMZ days later, he said he was “just having a fun time in Nashville with Bunnie” and described her as “sick.” He also insisted that she was simply a “great friend.”

Those comments did little to quiet the speculation. Instead, public curiosity only intensified as fans continued monitoring the pair’s interactions. 

Bunnie’s Waffle House Date Sparks Criticism Over The Couple’s Age Gap

The latest debate erupted after Bunnie XO shared a TikTok documenting Wolf’s first visit to Waffle House. 

The video showed the reality star feeding her bites of chocolate chip pancake before teasingly pulling away the fork as she leaned in, prompting a playful reaction from Bunnie.

She captioned the post, “Scattered & Chunked pls.” However, viewers quickly shifted attention away from the food and onto the couple’s age difference. Critics filled the comment section with blunt reactions.

One user wrote, “Nah. We’re not normalizing predation. His prefrontal cortex isn’t even developed.” Another commenter joked, “I’m sure it’s his first time doing alot of things since he’s a baby in an adult world.”

A third person added, “Buns you do not want a super young guy. I’m 26 and I wouldn’t even date a 24 yr old guy if I was single.”

Meanwhile, another fan poked fun at Wolf’s age by writing, “Girl he just started junior year of high school he has class in the morning go bring that boy home.”

Bunnie XO Reveals Why She Isn’t Letting The Backlash Ruin Her Happiness

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As criticism continued piling up, Bunnie decided to address it directly rather than ignore it.

“Hey guys, I’m having fun & he gave me my smile back,” she wrote in the comments section, adding, “Ya girl is living her best life – let meeeee k thanks byeeeee.”

She also signaled support for a commenter who encouraged others to view the situation with more nuance.

The fan wrote, “She’s having fun, y’all. She’s going through a major life transition and if he makes her feel good, let her be. She’s smiling in these videos and I’m sure there’s tears we don’t see. People are complex and more than one thing can be true at a time.”

By liking the message, Bunnie appeared to make it clear that regardless of public opinion, she’s focused on enjoying the moment rather than defending every aspect of her personal life.

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Bunnie Says Her ‘Soulmate Might Be A Woman’ 

While fans continue dissecting every new development in Bunnie XO’s love life, the podcaster has made it clear that she’s not interested in letting public opinion define her future. 

As speculation about her dating life grows, Bunnie has been speaking more candidly about what she’s looking for in this next chapter and the unexpected possibilities she’s willing to consider.

On the September 3 episode of Jenna Bush Hager’s “Open Book With Jenna” podcast, Bunnie admitted she’s enjoying the attention she’s received since becoming single.

“I’m having a blast,” she said, adding, “And I’m just kind of, like, letting people breathe life into me, like, even if I’m not responding to them, just the messages that I get every day and just people being so sweet and the attention from the men and the women, because there’s tons of women in my DMs that want to date me.” 

That led to one of her most surprising revelations. “You never know, my soulmate might be a woman. … My whole team is women,” Bunnie revealed. 

Bunnie XO Reveals The Heartbreak Behind Her Smile After Jelly Roll Divorce

Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo 60th Academy Of Country Music Awards In Frisco, USA
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That openness about dating came after Bunnie spent months working through a much darker chapter behind closed doors. 

While many fans have commented on how upbeat she appeared online, she recently revealed that the reality of her divorce from Jelly Roll was far more painful than most people realized. 

“I think that’s what everybody is mistaking because I’m not crying in my phone on social media,” she explained. “I wanna show people strength. I wanna show people resilience.” 

However, resilience didn’t mean she wasn’t struggling. “There were moments where my team had to pick me up off the floor and get me IVs… I wasn’t eating. I was eating baby food to get by. You know, I lost 20 pounds,” she revealed. 

Bunnie described the breakup as a “very devastating situation” and admitted the emotional toll affected every aspect of her life.

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