Jessi Draper and Jordan Ngatikaura are officially going their separate ways. After five years of marriage, the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star’s husband has filed for divorce, according to Utah court records.
The filing comes less than a year after the couple navigated a 90-day separation prompted by an emotional affair Jessi had with Vanderpump Villa star Marciano Brunette. Now, what was meant to be a reset has become a permanent split.
Jordan addressed the divorce publicly in a statement on March 19. “This has not been an easy decision, and it comes with a heavy heart,” he said. “I’m grateful for the shared memories and the lessons. While our paths are now moving in different directions, my priority remains my children and ensuring they feel loved, supported, and protected through this transition.”
Jordan is father to Jagger, 5, and Jovi, 3, with Jessi, as well as daughter Peyton, 13, from a previous relationship. He added, “I am committed to handling this next chapter with kindness and respect. I kindly ask for privacy and understanding as we navigate this as a family.”
Jessi has not yet spoken out publicly on the divorce.
Just last week, the hair salon owner detailed how her experience in couples therapy with Jordan had “helped a lot” since they implemented a 90-day separation last year. The separation came in the wake of an emotional affair she had with Vanderpump Villa star Marciano Brunette.
Jessi had been open about the struggles in her marriage, using the separation as an opportunity for reflection. At the time, she expressed hope that the time apart would strengthen their foundation. The divorce filing suggests that despite therapy and efforts to reconcile, the couple ultimately could not bridge the gap.
With divorce proceedings now underway, custody arrangements for their two young children will likely take center stage. Jordan’s statement emphasized his commitment to co-parenting and protecting the children through the transition.
Jessi, who gained prominence through The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, has remained silent on the filing. The show documented the complexities of her marriage and the aftermath of her emotional affair, making this development a significant turn in her public narrative.
For now, what was intended as a temporary separation has become permanent. The couple who once committed to healing have chosen different paths, leaving their followers to watch how the next chapter unfolds.
