Jessi Draper reveals shocking infidelity claims about ex-husband Jordan Ngatikaura on the Call Her Daddy podcast. Get the explosive divorce details.
- April 13, 2026
AceShowbiz - Jessi Draper has openly revealed shocking details about her estranged husband, Jordan Ngatikaura, following their recent divorce filing. In a candid appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast with Alex Cooper, Draper accused Ngatikaura of attempting to hire escort services and reportedly participating in orgies during their marriage.
The divorce filing, submitted by Jordan on March 19, came as a surprise to Jessi, who said she felt blindsided by the news. She explained during the March 25 episode that the couple had agreed to inform their children about the split together before any public announcement was made. However, Jessi learned about the filing through TMZ, which left her feeling hurt and betrayed.
"My heart sunk," Jessi Draper stated, emphasizing that their children, including Jordan's 13-year-old daughter from a previous relationship, had not been informed despite their agreement. Court documents from Utah confirm the filing, and in a statement to TMZ, Jordan expressed his sorrow over the decision, describing it as a difficult and heartfelt choice.
Jordan, a father of two with Jessi and a daughter from an earlier relationship, said, "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."
Before the divorce filing, Jessi admitted to having an emotional affair with Marciano Brunette, a star from Vanderpump Villa, during the third season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. She revealed that Jordan is now citing this affair as the reason for their separation, although she insists the truth is more complicated.
"It's funny because when he filed for divorce, I ended it," Draper said, referring to the grounds of "irreconcilable differences" stated in the papers. However, she pointed out that Jordan’s filing claims the split was due to her affair with Marciano, a person she kissed a year and a half ago. Jessi countered this by noting, "We've worked through that. It's already been proven on TV that I didn't sleep with him."
She then dropped a bombshell, claiming to have evidence that contradicts Jordan's image as the wronged spouse. "I have proof and screenshots that when season one dropped, an escort service reached out to me with screenshots of his phone number and messages, showing he was trying to meet up with them," Jessi alleged.
E! News reached out to Jordan Ngatikaura's representatives for comment on these serious accusations but did not receive a response.
Draper detailed further, "He got a hotel room, and I have all of that documented." She added that when she confronted Jordan with the evidence during their marriage, he denied any involvement, attributing the messages to possible artificial intelligence or attempts to sabotage their relationship. Jessi, however, insists the evidence was genuine.
When Alex Cooper questioned Jessi about rumors concerning Jordan paying for parties during their marriage, she offered her interpretation. "I have to believe they are orgies, like sex parties," she said, clarifying that she had never asked him directly but had heard the rumors. "I don't know what other kind of parties you would pay for. Like, you just go to a party, you know? So that's what I have to believe."
Regarding whether other cast members from the show, especially those involved in the popular DadTok community, attended such gatherings, Jessi admitted she has no knowledge. "I have no idea," she said, adding that she had not even considered the possibility until recently.
Prior to their complete separation, Jessi and Jordan had been attending therapy for about a year, which they described as a learning process about themselves and their relationship. "It's just kind of still a work in progress," they told People magazine.
The Jessi Draper influencer acknowledged that both parties had contributed to the breakdown of their marriage. "Mine being the affair and his being the emotional abuse, but I think it takes two to tango," she said in a November 13 interview. She also noted that the toxic dynamic between them influenced her decisions and mindset during their marriage.
Jessi credited the public revelation of her affair with Marciano as a wake-up call for both her and Jordan, motivating them to seek help and counseling.
Jordan Ngatikaura has also been forthcoming about his mistakes. "I take full accountability for the pain I caused Jessi during our marriage," he told People. He described himself as "deeply unhealed" at the time and acknowledged that "hurt people hurt people," but emphasized that this did not excuse his behavior, which he has faced with full responsibility.
In addition to addressing her own divorce drama, Draper spoke about a 2023 altercation involving her co-star Taylor Frankie Paul and Paul's then-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen. The video of the incident was released recently by TMZ, showing a confrontation during which Taylor's then-5-year-old daughter was accidentally struck.
Jessi reflected on the footage during her Call Her Daddy interview, expressing sorrow for her friend. "Obviously, back in 2023, we knew what happened and we knew there was a video, but we never saw it," she said. "The police had had it and they talked about it."
She emphasized the pain underlying Taylor's situation and defended her, saying, "I tell her this all the time, that it's not who Taylor is. She got caught in a really bad cycle. Just seeing that video—and yes, the child being involved is awful and everyone involved is really hard."
Despite the severity of the incident, Jessi affirmed her belief in Taylor's good nature. "I'm not saying any of it's right, but I know Taylor as a person," she said, wishing only for a happy ending for Taylor and Dakota. "I believe people can come back from things like this and I just want the kids to be safe and happy and healthy. That's all I really want for them right now."
Jessi also shared the context of her first conversation with Taylor after the cancellation of The Bachelorette. She recalled receiving two missed calls from Taylor and answering while with Dancing With the Stars pro Sasha Farber. Taylor checked in on Jessi, aware of the divorce filing.
"She's like, 'How are you doing? I just heard,'" Jessi explained. "And I was like, 'How are you doing?'" She added that Taylor has her own struggles and is sometimes not fully present but still cares deeply about her friends.
The two have continued to communicate since then, with Jessi noting Taylor seemed positive during their recent conversations. "I think she knows that this is gonna be a long and scary journey," Jessi said. She added, "The thing about Taylor, she always tells the truth. She's known for that and I think she's gonna handle this in the best way possible and I think she's taking a beat to figure that out."
Finally, Jessi addressed the future of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives amid recent controversies and turmoil. While the show is currently on pause, she suggested that it may survive this difficult period but emphasized the need to take a step back first.
This ongoing saga reveals the complex and often painful realities behind the public personas of reality TV stars like Jessi Draper and Jordan Ngatikaura, highlighting the intersection of personal struggles and public scrutiny in the digital age.