Jessie Draper and Jordan Ngatikaura divorce after 5 years : Another shocking news has come to light in the world of reality TV. The relationship of hit show “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Jessi Draper and her husband Jordan Ngatikaura is now completely shattered. Both of them have decided to get divorce after 5 years of married life. This news is making headlines in the American media, especially for those fans who closely follow the drama of ‘Mormon Wives’.
Why did the breakup happen after 5 years of marriage?
Jordan Ngatikoura filed for divorce in a Utah court on March 19, 2026. This decision put an end to all the speculations that were going on for the last several months. The couple had been living separately for some time and were also trying to sell their Salt Lake City home, which had already given fans a hint that something was not right in their relationship.
Jordan said in an emotional statement,
“This decision was not easy for me and I take it with a very heavy heart. I am grateful for the memories and lessons learned. Although our paths are now parting, my priority is my children and making sure they feel loved, supported, and safe during this transition.”
Jordan further said that he is committed to moving forward in this new chapter with kindness and respect and asked for privacy to process this period as a family.
What was the truth of the affair? Jessie himself confessed
The roots of this divorce go back a few months, when Jessie Draper publicly confessed to an emotional affair. Jessie Draper had told that there was an emotional relationship between her and ‘Vanderpump Villa‘ star Marciano Brunette. This confession came while she and Jordan were going through a 90-day separation to save their marriage.
However, Jessie Draper also clarified that the problems in their marriage were not limited to their affair. In an interview he said,
“My fault was the affair, but Jordan’s fault was the emotional abuse. But I think dancing was both our faults. That toxic dynamic is what got me into the mindset I was in and what I did.”
Jordan also admitted that he had hurt Jessie Draper during their marriage. He said that he was “deeply unhealed” at the time and was paraphrasing the adage ‘hurt people hurt people’.
Child custody and the way forward
The most important issue in this divorce is regarding the custody and future of their children. Jessie Draper and Jordan have two children together – son Jagger (5 years old) and daughter Jovi (3 years old). Apart from this, Jordan also has a daughter Peyton (13 years) from a previous relationship, in whose upbringing Jessie has also been involved.
Jordan has clearly said that his priority is to provide a safe environment to the children. Now the formalities regarding child support and custody will be completed in the court. Both sides have indicated that they are willing to negotiate with each other in this matter, but the legal process may take several months.
Shock for reality TV fans
This breakup is no less than a shock for the viewers of ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ (which fans also know as ‘MomTalk’). The pairing of Jessie Draper and Jordan was always a topic of discussion in the show. The chemistry between them, the fights and then attempts at reconciliation were an important part of the show.
Recently, Jessie Draper told in an interview that couple therapy has helped her a lot and they have come together again. But it looks like the efforts of ‘happy ending’ shown in the show failed and finally the two decided to part ways.
The End of an Era
This story of Jessie Draper and Jordan Ngatikaura is not just a celebrity divorce news, but it shows how relationships can be just as difficult to manage behind the scenes as they are on screen. The two are now going their separate ways, but fans are still curious to know how this breakup will be shown in the upcoming season of the show.
At present, Jessie Draper has not given any reaction on this whole matter, while Jordan has made it clear that he wants to focus only on his children at this time. It will be interesting to see what shape this legal battle takes in the coming days.
Disclaimer : This article is based on publicly available information and media reports. No final decision has been taken yet in this matter and further legal process is going on.
