Jessi Draper is facing significant personal upheaval as her husband, Jordan Ngatikaura, has filed for divorce after five years of marriage. The divorce paperwork was submitted at a courthouse in Utah on March 19, 2026. The couple shares two children, Jagger, aged five, and Jovi, aged three.
The decision to file for divorce follows a tumultuous period in their relationship, including a 90-day separation in 2025, from which they reconciled later that same year. Draper has publicly discussed her struggles during the marriage, claiming to have suffered ’emotional abuse’ from Ngatikaura.
Ngatikaura has acknowledged the difficulties in their relationship, stating, “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 has also expressed taking ‘full accountability for the pain’ caused during their marriage.
In a turn of events, Ngatikaura filed a temporary restraining order against Draper following the divorce filing. Draper has alleged that Ngatikaura attempted to cheat with sex workers, adding further complexity to their separation.
Draper, who has admitted to having an emotional affair with Marciano Brunette, is seeking 50/50 custody of their children. She expressed her desire to be open with her children about her mistakes, stating, “I will tell my children about my mistakes … I don’t want my daughter to ever be treated the way I’ve been treated.”
Despite the challenges, Draper has noted, “Even in a good relationship, you’re gonna have ups and downs.” She also reflected on the rocky nature of her relationship with Ngatikaura, indicating that the public is already familiar with her as Draper.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the exact reasons for the divorce, leaving room for further developments in this high-profile case.
