Jessi Draper confirmed she is single and undergoing a divorce while attending the 2026 American Music Awards on May 25 [1].
The disclosure clarifies the personal status of the "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star amid public speculation regarding her marriage and new companions.
Draper appeared at the ceremony in Los Angeles with Marciano Brunette, a reality-TV personality from "Vanderpump Villa" [1, 2]. While the two were seen together at the event, Draper used the platform to address her current relationship dynamics and her separation from Jordan Ngatikaura [2].
"I'm single, going through a divorce and dating around, having fun," Draper said [2].
Despite the presence of Brunette, Draper emphasized that she is not in a committed partnership. The star described her current approach to romance as relaxed and non-exclusive as she navigates her legal separation [2].
"I have Marciano here tonight, but I'm just casually dating and living life," Draper said [2].
The appearance at the awards show marked a public transition for Draper, who has previously kept more private details of her domestic life away from the spotlight. By addressing the divorce and her dating habits simultaneously, she aimed to provide a definitive update to her followers and the media [1, 2].
Brunette did not provide a separate statement regarding the nature of the relationship, but the pair remained together throughout the evening's festivities [1].
“"I'm single, going through a divorce and dating around, having fun."”
This public confirmation signals a shift in Draper's public persona from the domestic stability often associated with her reality television brand toward a more independent identity. By utilizing a high-profile event like the American Music Awards to announce her divorce, she controls the narrative surrounding her separation from Jordan Ngatikaura while leveraging the attention of a combined reality-TV audience.
