Jessi Draper’s love life has been spilling into the headlines. The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star’s marriage to Jordan Ngatikaura was always tumultuous. And after Jessi had an emotional affair with Vanderpump Villa star Marciano Brunette, their marriage started to crumble. Now, Jessi is addressing her relationships with both Jordan and Marciano.
Jessi recalls being “terrified” people would find out about Vanderpump Villa’s Marciano
After Jordan filed for divorce, Jessi dropped some allegations of her own. She claimed that he contacted an escort service and allegedly paid for sex parties. Still, Jessi owned up to her emotional affair with Marciano, which was revealed during Season 3 of SLOMW. This reveal was one of the biggest scandals to rock MomTok. “I was terrified because I was like, ‘Oh no, this could be coming out,'” Jessi told PEOPLE in November 2025.
Recently, Jessi opened up about some reality TV moments that she would alter if she could. Buckle up, Marciano. “I definitely would change having an affair,” Jessi told Vulture. “I definitely wouldn’t want to do that again, especially publicly. Definitely a huge mistake.” She also explained that she has difficulty being “vulnerable” while cameras are rolling. “I’ve been a little better at it recently,” Jessi added.
Still, Jessi felt that she could “inspire, and learn from my mistakes.” Plus, the SLOMW star hoped to “let people know that everyone does make mistakes and it’s okay.” As for Jordan? Jessi slammed her ex. “I think the villain on my show is my ex-husband, Jordan,” she stated. “Sorry.”
However, it seems that Marciano and Jessi were still in touch. The duo was spotted hanging out with a group of friends in Nashville at the Red Door Saloon. Jessi and Marciano were hugging and laughing, and the vibe seemed very … friendly. In addition, Marciano kissed Jessi on the cheek. Perhaps we will see more of Jessi and Marciano when Season 5 of SLOMW airs.
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is now streaming on Hulu.
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