Mormon Wives star Jessi Draper’s husband files for divorce after five years of marriage… amid co-star Taylor Frankie Paul’s career fallout

The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives star Jessi Draper’s husband Jordan Ngatikaura has officially filed for divorce after five years of marriage. 

The 33-year-old TV personality – who recently slammed plastic surgery that ‘ruined’ her life – initially tied the knot with Ngatikaura in 2020 and the estranged couple share children Jagger, five, and Jovi, three. 

The news comes after co-star Taylor Frankie Paul was fired from The Bachelorette amid domestic violence allegations. 

Ngatikaura filed the divorce paperwork at a courthouse in Utah on March 19, per TMZ. 

He issued a statement as he admitted the split was not ‘easy’ but the priority will be focused on their children. 

‘This has not been an easy decision and it comes with a heavy heart. I’m grateful for the shared memories and the lessons.’ 

The star continued, ‘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.

‘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.’ 

Daily Mail has reached out to reps for Draper, but did not immediately hear back. 

Draper and Ngatikaura had a 90-day separation in 2025 but seemingly reconciled later that same year. 

Late last year in November, she claimed to People that she suffered ’emotional abuse’ from her estranged husband.

‘It starts off slow. It’s not like one big dramatic thing happens. It’s little behaviors over time, and then all of a sudden you look back and you’re too deep in it and you can’t do much about it,’ she said at the time. 

Ngatikaura later issued a statement to the outlet and expressed that he took ‘full accountability for the pain I caused Jessi during our marriage.’ 

Following their separation, Draper told People earlier this month that both she and Ngatikaura were ‘going to a lot of therapy’ before adding that it has ‘helped a lot.’ 

‘This has not been an easy decision and it comes with a heavy heart. I’m grateful for the shared memories and the lessons,’ he said in a statement 

Draper and Ngatikaura had a 90-day separation in 2025 but seemingly reconciled later that same year; seen in January in L.A. 

Draper further expressed that she has been open about the ‘ups and downs’ of her marriage to show that ‘it’s normal to struggle.’

‘Even in a good relationship, you’re gonna have ups and downs,’ she said.

‘So I just think it’s good to show people that it’s worth fighting for, it’s worth working through and it’s something that’s always a work in progress.’

During the third season of Mormon Wives, the pair agreed to a 90-day separation to work on their marriage. 

Draper also admitted to having an emotional affair with Vanderpump Villa star Marciano Brunette. 

She recently returned to using her last name of Draper rather than her husband’s – and opened up about the decision while talking to Cosmopolitan. 

The media personality said it was mostly due to her career and explained Ngatikaura ‘is such a hard name to pronounce, and it just didn’t make sense if I’m having a public career.’

She added, ‘But there was a part of me, too, that was like, “Things [with Jordan] are rocky, and if it goes this way, at least people already know me as Draper.”‘ 

Draper also admitted to having an emotional affair with Vanderpump Villa star Marciano Brunette; seen in 2025 in L.A. 

She added, ‘But there was a part of me, too, that was like, “Things [with Jordan] are rocky, and if it goes this way, at least people already know me as Draper”‘

During the season four premiere of Mormon Wives last week, Draper opened up about her marriage as well as her prenup. 

‘Jordan is still really upset about the name change, even though I know it’s what’s right for me,’ she expressed, per Us Weekly.

‘Even though I haven’t made a decision about Jordan and I, I met with my dad to go over this prenup. But it’s been over five years.’

While talking to her castmates, Draper became emotional as she shared that the prenup could be ‘voided’ because the pair ‘did not have witnesses sign [the prenup].’ 

The TV personality added, ‘This information has really rattled me because I just don’t know what that could mean for me, my business and the security of my family.’

Last year in October, Ngatikaura celebrated his fifth wedding anniversary to Draper by sharing an Instagram tribute. 

Last year in October, Ngatikaura celebrated his fifth wedding anniversary to Draper by sharing an Instagram tribute with throwback photos and a sweet message 

Alongside photos of the pair from over the years, he had written: ‘Five years married to my ride or die, my best friend, and the love of my life.

‘We’ve been through it all highs, lows, laughter, lessons and somehow we just keep going. I’m so grateful for you @_justjessiiiii for your heart, your fire, and the way you love our family.’

He concluded with, ‘Here’s to everything we’ve built and everything still ahead. I love you more than ever. .’

While the estranged couple share children Jagger and Jovi, Ngatikaura is also dad to daughter Peyton, 13, from a previous relationship.