Jelly Roll is opening up about the moment he realised he needed to change his life, and why his 200-pound weight loss journey became a fight for survival. 

The 41-year-old singer shared the emotional turning point during his appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, recalling how close he felt to losing everything.

“I could feel myself dying,” he admitted, describing the fear that hit him as he approached his 39th birthday. 

He said he took a hard look at his health and the number on the scale, adding, “I don’t think I’ve ever met a 500-pound 40-year-old.” 

That thought alone sparked a level of urgency he could no longer ignore.

Jelly Roll explained that he felt he had “already cheated the game” after surviving “multiple heart issues,” and knew he wasn’t going to get many more chances. 

“I was like, man, I should really start trying to figure this out,” he said.

What followed was a two-year transformation fueled by determination, vulnerability and the desire to help others going through similar struggles. 

He said he never expected to lose the weight but hoped that talking about his experience could encourage people who feel stuck in their own battles with obesity.

He remembered the first day he committed to walking 10,000 steps, a moment he described as life-changing. 

His wife Bunnie XO and daughter tried to talk him out of going because it was pouring rain, but he refused. “In my mind, I was like, ‘No. I’m going outside. I’m done lying to y’all and I’m done lying to me.’”

When he got home, soaked from the weather, he broke down seeing his family cheering for him. 

“They had every reason not to go out there and cheer me on,” he said, explaining how years of broken promises about his weight had worn them down. 

But that moment made him realize just how deeply his food addiction had impacted not just his health, but his relationships.

Jelly Roll said the journey forced him to confront painful truths, including how being severely overweight had affected his marriage and intimacy.

Therapy helped him uncover the emotional roots of his eating habits, and over time, he built a healthier relationship with food. 

“Now I’m just feeding myself for what I need,” he said.

Today, he feels “really, really good,” having dropped clothing sizes and even changing his Oura ring size five times. 

Fans have noticed his slimmer face and energised presence in recent months, visible signs of a transformation that started with fear but grew into hope.

And for Jelly Roll, the message is simple: if he could do it, anyone can.

King Charles III said Friday that his cancer treatment will be reduced in the new year because of early diagnosis, effective intervention and adherence to doctors’ orders.

Charles, 77, revealed the information in a recorded message broadcast on British television Friday as part of a campaign to encourage people to take advantage of screening that can detect cancer in its early stages when it is easiest to treat.

Buckingham Palace made the announcement last year that doctors detected cancer in the king.

“Early diagnosis quite simply saves lives,” the king said Friday.

“I know, too, what a difference it has made in my own case, enabling me to continue leading a full and active life even while undergoing treatment,” he added.

The recorded message gave Charles the opportunity to reflect on his experiences in the 22 months since he announced he would undergo treatment for an undisclosed type of cancer.

He said he had been deeply troubled to learn that at least 9 million people in the U.K. weren’t up to date with the cancer screenings available to them.

“That is at least 9 million opportunities for early diagnosis being missed,” he stressed.

He highlighted how when bowel cancer is caught at the earliest stage, around nine in 10 people survive for at least five years. “When diagnosed late, that falls to just one in 10,” Charles said.

Royal sources said it should not be assumed the king was being treated for bowel cancer. While the palace hasn’t specified what type of cancer the king has, officials said the cancer was discovered after treatment for an enlarged prostate revealed “a separate issue of concern.”

Charles’ decision to disclose his diagnosis was a departure for Britain’s royals, who have traditionally considered their health to be a personal matter and shared few details with the public.

“His majesty has chosen to share his diagnosis to prevent speculation and in the hope it may assist public understanding for all those around the world who are affected by cancer,” Buckingham Palace said at the time.

Since then, Charles has used his own story to highlight the need for early diagnosis and treatment. Cancer Research UK recorded a 33% increase in visits to its website in the weeks after the king’s diagnosis, as people sought information about the signs of cancer.

The monarch suspended public engagements for about two months after his diagnosis so he could focus on his treatment and recovery. But he continued with state business and retained his constitutional role as head of state.

Charles returned to public-facing events in April of last year with a visit to a cancer treatment center at University College Hospital in central London, where he met with staff and shared stories with fellow cancer patients.

“It’s always a bit of a shock, isn’t it, when they tell you,” he said, sympathizing with one patient as chemotherapy drugs dripped into her arm.

Meghan Markle is encouraging her fans to be “thoughtful” during this time of the year as King Charles prepares to address his cancer journey to the world.

Hours before His Majesty’s historic TV appearance on Friday, December 10, the Duchess of Sussex took to her As Ever Instagram page to promote her brand’s Holiday Collection, which was released in October. In a video titled “Thoughtful gifting with As Ever,” the 44-year-old actress is seen lighting candles, packing gifts, and putting them under the Christmas tree or stuffing them in stockings.

“Gifts so good, Santa might keep them for himself,” she captioned the promotional video. “Shop the Holiday Collection today to stuff your stocking in time for Christmas,” she further urged her followers.

Meghan’s message came just three hours before the 77-year-old monarch is set to share a personal message about his cancer journey. Recorded in November at Clarence House, the King’s address is part of Stand Up To Cancer 2025, a joint campaign between Cancer Research UK and Channel 4.

The campaign aims to raise awareness about early cancer detection and raise money to help cancer patients and fund cancer research.

The King’s address will air at 8 pm.