‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ star Jessi Draper’s husband Jordan Ngatikaura files for divorce

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Okay, so it’s been a pretty wild week for the folks on “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” and it looks like things are officially over for two of the show’s stars. Sources are saying they’re splitting up, and it’s all happening pretty publicly.

Jessi Draper and Jordan Ngatikaura are divorcing after five years of marriage. Court records show Ngatikaura filed for divorce in Utah. The couple, who married in October 2020, have two children together. Ngatikaura also has a teenage daughter from a previous relationship.

A spokesperson for Draper didn’t respond to a request for comment on Friday. Ngatikaura also didn’t respond to The Times’ inquiries, but he did release a statement about his filing to TMZ and People.

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He announced his divorce from Draper with sadness, expressing gratitude for their time together. According to People magazine, Ngatikaura’s main focus now is his children, and making sure they feel loved and supported during this difficult time. He has asked for privacy for his family as they navigate this change.

Prior to filing for divorce, Ngatikaura and Draper were already known to be having marital problems. In November, Draper publicly addressed rumors of infidelity, admitting to an emotional affair with Marciano Brunette from “Vanderpump Villa.” She told People magazine about the emotional abuse she experienced during her marriage, while Ngatikaura acknowledged his responsibility for the pain he caused, stating they both made mistakes.

According to reports from last year, the couple decided to separate for three months and try to resolve their issues with therapy.

The news about divorces within the “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” show comes at a difficult time, as star Taylor Frankie Paul is facing accusations of domestic abuse from her partner, Dakota Mortensen. Paul was previously arrested in 2023 following a disagreement with Mortensen. She was recently chosen to star in the new season of “The Bachelorette,” which is scheduled to begin airing on Sunday, but those plans have been canceled.

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After Utah’s Draper City Police Department announced they were looking into claims of domestic violence involving Jake Paul and his partner, TMZ released a video from 2023 showing Paul kicking and throwing chairs during an argument. One of the partner’s children was present at the time. ABC, the network that airs “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette,” quickly cancelled Paul’s planned season of the show.

Following the release of a new video today, Disney has decided to postpone the upcoming season of ‘The Bachelorette.’ Their priority right now is providing support to the family involved, according to a statement released Thursday.

Taylor appreciates the support she’s received from ABC while focusing on keeping her family safe, according to a statement from her representative. The statement also revealed that Taylor has experienced significant mental and physical abuse and has been threatened.

Following the new accusations, Paul has lost some sponsorship deals and filming on “Mormon Wives” has been temporarily stopped while producers decide if she will remain on the show, a source says.

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2026-03-20 23:32