AceShowbiz - Jessi Draper, known for her role on Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, is facing a major personal upheaval as her husband, Jordan Ngatikaura, officially filed for divorce on Thursday, March 19, ending their five-year marriage.

Jordan Ngatikaura released a statement to TMZ expressing the difficulty of the decision. He said, "This has not been an easy decision and it comes with a heavy heart. 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." He further emphasized his commitment to handle the divorce with kindness and respect and requested privacy for the family during this challenging time.

The timing of the filing coincides with a pause in filming for the fifth season of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Production was halted amid a domestic-violence investigation involving fellow cast members Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen. Because of this, it remains uncertain how much the divorce and its aftermath will be featured in upcoming episodes. The current focus on the Paul-Mortensen investigation and the cancellation of Paul’s Bachelorette season might allow Draper and Ngatikaura to keep this split under the radar for now.

The announcement also follows closely after the release of the show’s fourth season, where Draper revealed concerns about the validity of her prenuptial agreement. She questioned whether the prenup was legally enforceable due to the lack of witnesses at signing, raising the possibility that Ngatikaura could claim a portion of her net worth. This uncertainty weighed heavily on her as she debated ending their marriage, a struggle viewers witnessed unfold on the Hulu reality series.

Earlier seasons have depicted significant challenges in their relationship. The third season featured Draper admitting to an emotional affair with Vanderpump Villa star Marciano Brunette. It also highlighted allegations of emotional abuse by Ngatikaura, leading the couple to agree on a 90-day separation planned for 2025. The latest season documented their efforts to repair their marriage, which now appear to have failed.

The couple married in October 2020 and share two young children: a 5-year-old son named Jagger and a 3-year-old daughter named Jovi. Additionally, Ngatikaura is a father to a 13-year-old daughter, Peyton, from a previous relationship.

While Ngatikaura was moving forward with legal steps, Draper kept fans intrigued by sparking rumors about a new venture. She posted an Instagram Story video showing herself training with Sasha Farber, a professional dancer from Dancing With the Stars. The possibility of a Secret Lives of Mormon Wives cast member joining the ABC dance competition adds an interesting twist to her public life.

As this divorce unfolds amid the backdrop of other cast controversies, the coming months will reveal how much of the personal drama will be captured on-screen and how Draper and Ngatikaura will navigate their new family dynamics.