Jessi Draper and Marciano Brunette were spotted kissing and spending time together in Los Angeles over a recent weekend [1, 3].
The sightings come as Draper, a star of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," navigates a high-profile separation. This development marks a romantic reunion between the two reality stars following previous tension during the third season of Draper's show [1, 5].
Jordan Ngatikaura filed for divorce on March 19, 2024 [1, 4]. Following the filing, Draper and Brunette, a cast member of "Vanderpump Villa," were seen together at a Hulu event and throughout the weekend in Los Angeles [2, 3]. While some reports mentioned the pair together, no verified source confirms an appearance on the AMAs carpet [3].
Draper, 33, has been open about her current dating status [3]. In an interview on April 23, 2024, she addressed her relationship with Brunette [3].
"He's one on the roster," Draper said [3].
Brunette and Draper appear to be rekindling their romance as Draper moves forward from her marriage [1, 5]. The pair has previously been linked to drama on screen, but recent sightings suggest a shift toward a romantic partnership [1, 5].
"I'm ready to see where this goes," Draper said [2].
“"He's one on the roster."”
The public rekindling of the relationship between Draper and Brunette coincides with the legal dissolution of Draper's marriage. By acknowledging Brunette as part of her 'roster,' Draper is signaling a transition from her previous domestic life into a new phase of public dating, which often drives narrative arcs for reality television personalities.
