Jelly Roll and his wife, Bunnie Xo, have the biggest hearts. The “American Idol” season 23 artist-in-residence’s wife was so moved by a stranger’s generosity, she gifted him a new home.
Watch: Jelly Roll & Bunnie Xo Give a Man a New Home
Bunnie Xo partnered with Zachery Dereniowski to give a man named Peter a much-needed new home. Zach is seen in social media videos surprising people with money after they show their generosity.
In a June 2025 interview with E! News, Bunnie Xo explained why she was moved to help the man. “I’ve been following Zach on social media and absolutely love how inspiring he is,” she said.
The podcaster continued, “What he does for people is so beautiful. Watching Peter’s story and how he gave back to somebody when he’s probably at one of the lowest points in his life without hesitation just made me to want to do the same.”
“I knew I needed to give back to him and his little grandson,” she explained. “I hope they both enjoy their new camper so much and maybe next time we’re on tour we can stop by and visit them.”
Bunnie Xo was able to virtually be part of the surprise when Zach revealed the home. “You know Jelly Roll? You know his wife, Bunnie? Him and his wife saw your video and they wanted me to send you this video,” Zach told the man.
In the video, Bunnie explained, “When I saw your story, it actually really moved me so much. The way that you paid it forward when you didn’t even have to … it inspired me to want to pay it forward to you also. So I was able to get a hold of Zach, and we actually have a surprise for you.”
Zach told him, “We got you a brand new home.”
“Oh God. You’re kidding,” Peter said. “Wow.”
At the end of the clip, Peter and his grandson thanked Bunnie for the gift. She commented on the post, “Thank you Zach for all you do! & thank you for letting me play a small role in it.”
Watch Zach and Peter’s First Interaction
In a June 14 video posted on his Instagram account, Zach was on the receiving end of Peter’s generosity.
He told Zach, “I have one daughter and she’s going through a rough time with addiction. So she’s set up to go to rehab for next month and that’s kind of like, where I’m at.”
He added, “I’m lost without her. But I got my grandson, and he’s my best friend. He’s three years old and he’s the best.”
Zach gave Peter $500 in gift cards — and he paid it forward, giving another man $400 of it.
“It wasn’t in my pocket when I started,” he explained. “Let someone feel like I just felt.”
Zach’s video noted, “But Peter did NOT know I had one LAST surprise for him …,” and he gave Peter $10,000 in cash.
Peter was moved to tears. “You serious?” he asked. “Well, I could use that a lot.”
When asked what his message to the world is, Peter said, “Be kind. Don’t be afraid to stop and ask somebody what’s wrong.”
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Jelly Roll’s Wife Bunnie Xo Surprises Stranger With a New Home [VIDEO]