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Jordan Ngatikaura, known for his role in Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, has been spotted in an intimate moment with a mysterious woman, just two months after initiating divorce proceedings against his wife, Jessi Draper.
The 31-year-old reality TV star was caught on camera sharing a passionate kiss with an unidentified blonde at what seemed to be a lounge. The footage, obtained by TMZ and dated May 10, captures Jordan and the woman sharing close moments, seemingly unable to break away from each other.
This public display of affection follows Jordan’s decision to file for divorce from Jessi, 34, back in March, ending their five-year marriage. The couple has two children together: a son, Jagger, 6, and a daughter, Jovi, 3. Jordan is also a father to Peyton, 13, from a previous relationship.
Announcing the split, Jordan expressed his sentiments to Us Weekly on March 19. “This has not been an easy decision and it comes with a heavy heart,” he shared. “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.”
Meanwhile, Jessi Draper, also in the spotlight, has been linked with Marciano Brunette from Vanderpump Villa. Speculation arose after TMZ released photos of the 33-year-olds appearing cozy on April 19. The images, which suggest a budding romance, were also featured on TMZ’s Instagram account, with a caption hinting at potential sparks flying between the two.
He continued, “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.”
Jordan filed for divorce after his and Jessi’s marriage issues were heavily featured on Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. After she was accused of infidelity at the end of season 2, Jessi ultimately revealed she had an emotional affair with Hulu star Marciano Brunette after they met while filming Vanderpump Villa.
While the couple ended season 4 still together, they ultimately called it quits just days after the season premiered on March 12.
Following their split, Jessi has leaned on Marciano, 33, and the pair even posed for photos together in coordinating black outfits on the American Music Awards red carpet on Monday, May 25. The two appeared flirty together, with Marciano even planting a kiss on Jessi’s cheek.
Despite taking the major step in their relationship, Jessi insisted she was single and the pair are not an official item.
“I’m single, going through a divorce, and dating around, having fun,” Jessi told E! News on the awards show’s red carpet. “I have Marciano here tonight, but I’m just casually dating and living life.”
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Jessi Draper has Us doing a double take with her latest photo shoot. Jessi, 33, teamed up with Vanderpump Villa’s Marciano Brunette for a steamy new shoot that photographer Rachel Cook shared via Instagram on Thursday, April 9. Jessi infamously admitted to having an emotional affair with Marciano, 32, […]
Marciano also joined Jessi for the interview and they discussed what it’s been like to hang out in public.
“I guess it’s a little heightened because of the show,” Jessi said. “But I feel like it’s just part of the job. It’s a side effect of it, right? So you just have to take everything with a grain of salt, and we knew it would be heightened at the beginning, and now people are getting used to seeing us together. We’re just having fun.”
Marciano added, “I think the main thing for us was that we had an open line of communication. We were honest with each other and we didn’t want to hold anything back so we could move past it and get forward.”