Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Star Jessi Draper Sparks Romance Rumors With Marciano Brunette

Jessi Draper and Marciano Brunette have seemingly confirmed a romantic relationship following Draper’s divorce from Jordan Ngatikaura. The development follows a series of social media posts and sightings that link the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star and the Vanderpump Villa personality.

On Saturday, April 4, 2026, Draper posted a TikTok video featuring herself lip-synching to Taylor Swift’s song Fresh Out the Slammer. In the clip, captioned Been hearing some rumors…, an unidentified man wearing a black baseball cap is seen pulling Draper out of the frame.

The TikTok upload coincided with reports from Reality Blurb that the pair were spotted together on a date. Brunette further fueled speculation by sharing an Instagram video of himself holding hands with Draper, which he captioned Messi. He also posted an Instagram Story describing the outing as a Casual Saturday, showing a photoshoot where Draper poured lemonade from a pitcher into his mouth.

Background of the Relationship

Draper and Brunette first met during the second season of Vanderpump Villa, where several cast members from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives appeared. Following that production, the two became the subject of affair rumors.

In season 3 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Draper clarified the nature of their connection. She admitted to an emotional affair with Brunette that included kissing, though she denied claims that they had slept together. Draper stated that this occurred while she was separated from her husband, Jordan Ngatikaura.

Brunette had previously alleged to Layla Taylor that he and Draper had an ongoing affair and had slept together. This contradicted earlier denials from Draper, who had previously dismissed reports that the pair were seen kissing in West Hollywood.

Divorce and Domestic Conflict

Jordan Ngatikaura filed for divorce from Draper on March 19, 2026. Draper later addressed the filing during a March 25 appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast, claiming she had expressed her desire for a divorce multiple times over the previous year.

Draper alleged that she had requested to officially divorce on March 13 and that she and Ngatikaura had an agreement to tell their children before filing. She claimed Ngatikaura blindsided her by filing first to secure the headline.

The separation has been marked by further public conflict. Reports indicate the divorce has involved accusations of stalking and infidelity. Draper has faced criticism for kissing Chase McWhorter, the ex-husband of fellow cast member Miranda Hope, at a party. While a source told Us Weekly in late March 2026 that the interaction with McWhorter was not serious, the event led to Draper sending apology flowers to Hope.

Cast and Social Media Reactions

The apparent confirmation of the relationship between Draper and Brunette has drawn reactions from other reality stars and castmates. Following the April 4 social media activity, Love Island star Harry Jowsey and Bella Palk expressed confusion in the comments of Draper’s TikTok.

Other co-stars from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives have reportedly responded with ridicule. According to reports from the Mirror US, Makayla Matthews and Mayci Neeley mocked the situation on social media shortly after the romance appeared to be confirmed.

This latest development adds to a period of volatility for the Hulu series cast. Other recent scandals involving the group include domestic violence allegations involving Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen, which reportedly led to the cancellation of Paul’s season of The Bachelorette.