Jelly Roll Shocks Fans With Dramatic Transformation After Losing 200 Pounds, Says Goodbye To Beard

Jelly Roll left everyone stunned with his new look. The Save Me singer, whose real name is Jason Bradley DeFrod, took to his Instagram handle on Thursday, November 20, 2025 and shared a new look. The singer's transformation has surprised fans, who are commending him as he enters a new chapter in his life.

Jelly Roll's new look leaves the fans stunned

Jelly Roll didn't just go through a weight loss journey; he also aced his new look with a bang. Sharing his brand-new transformation, Jelly posted a lighthearted video on his social media platform. In the clip, he said goodbye to his years-long companion, his beard. Making light of the situation, he was quoted as saying:

"By now, you have probably figured out that I look like a ninja turtle. Crazy. One of the reasons I even started growing a beard is that I was so obese, it was just easier to cover up what was happening here."

Fans react to Jelly Roll's drastic transformation

Jelly Roll's post soon became a sensation online, with fans flooding the comment section. They flooded the comments section with positive messages for the singer, calling him an inspiration. A comment read, "Somebody call Gillette 'cause Jelly lookin' SHARP!" A user penned, "You are so deserving, Jelly. You truly are." A user stated, "You are an amazing human. You've come a long way in the right direction. An inspiration for all, be proud, Brother." A commenter said, "Bro, all the hard work is paying off, you're looking fit!!"

Jelly Roll on receiving three Grammy 2026 nominations

His unrecognisable transformation comes after the 2026 Grammy Award nominations were announced. Jelly Roll received three nominations ahead of the award show, including best contemporary country album and best country duo/group performance. In the video, the singer can be seen getting emotional as he discusses what these nominations mean to him. Jelly calls it "probably the craziest thing that's ever happened in my life."

He revealed that no artist in the world didn't grow up watching the Grammys as a kid, then walk into their bedroom afterwards to rehearse their speech. He later held back tears as he embraced his nomination for country album, saying, "win, lose or draw, dude, holy f**k we won," referring to him and his team. He was quoted as saying:

"When I made it to my first Grammy of the year, I had a new artist. I thought to myself, this is the only time I'll ever be at the Grammys, and to be coming back three years later with more nominations than I've ever had is just...first of all, the gratitude. I don't care what artists say, I don't care what artists act like, I'm gonna tell you the real truth."

Jelly Roll's weight loss journey

Jelly Roll began his weight-loss journey in December 2022 and has been open with his fans about his progress over the years. In April 2025, he told fans during Big Night AHT that he had started at 540 pounds and was now 375. The singer also revealed that he wants to lose another 100 pounds so that he can go skydiving with his wife, Bunnie XO. In September 2025, Jelly celebrated another major weight-loss milestone, sharing with his Instagram followers that he can now fit into designer clothes and joking with his fans, "Pray for my bank account."

What are your thoughts on Jelly Roll's drastic transformation?

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