EXCLUSIVE: Jelly Roll 'Eyes Stand-Up Comedy Career After Kimmel Stint'
Jelly Roll reportedly eyes a stand-up comedy career after his stint guest-hosting 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'
Sept. 18 2026, Published 6:30 a.m. ET
Country superstar Jelly Roll wants to hit the road as a stand-up comedian, sources said, after his successful stint guest-hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live!, RadarOnline.com can reveal.
Jelly Roll Eyes Stand-Up Career
Jelly Roll is reportedly considering stand-up dates after guest-hosting 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'
"Jelly is seriously talking about doing stand-up dates," an insider said. "He walked off that Kimmel stage absolutely buzzing. He loves singing, but getting an immediate laugh is a completely different high."
Sources said Roll would focus on comedy clubs and theaters rather than arenas to test out whether his late-night success can translate into a full stand-up set.
Sources said the singer would test his stand-up set at comedy clubs and theaters rather than arenas.
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The source added: "Jelly realized comedy gives him permission to say exactly what he thinks."
Those in the Son of a Sinner crooner's inner circle have denied the rumor, but the insider said: "He's already joking that his next tour might not even require a band."
A comedy gig couldn't come at a better time for the singer, who recently called it quits with his wife of nearly 10 years, Bunnie Xo.
