Marriage Crisis on Reality TV
The third season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives has concluded, leaving viewers questioning the future of Jessi Draper Ngatikaura and Jordan Ngatikaura's marriage. All ten episodes became available for streaming on Hulu and Disney+ last week, revealing significant turmoil within the couple's relationship.
Emotional Affair and Separation
Throughout the season, Jessi confessed to having an emotional affair with Marciano Brunette from Vanderpump Villa. This revelation emerged after filming a crossover episode between the two reality shows. The disclosure prompted the couple to enter a 90-day separation as they attempted to navigate the crisis.
Jessi further opened up about alleged emotional abuse within her marriage, while Jordan sought support from fellow MomTokers and their spouses. The situation reached a dramatic peak during the reunion episode teaser, where an emotional Jessi told host Stassi Schroeder: "I wish I would have just left Jordan instead of cheating."
Fresh Start and Moving Forward
In a surprising turn of events, the couple has since reconciled and is working on their relationship. Jessi confirmed they are back together in an interview with Elite Daily published on November 14. She stated: "Marriage is so hard, and relationships in general aren't easy. I just wanted to know that no matter what, whether we end up together or not, I gave it my all. I can say I don't regret trying."
Simultaneously with the season's release, the couple put their Pleasant Grove, Utah home on the market. The property features six bedrooms, six bathrooms, mountain views, and extensive amenities including a home theater, outdoor pool, and pickleball court.
Jordan explained to Realtor.com: "When we bought the house, it was a project to say the least. We had to completely finish the house... It was fun to customize a home like this, especially when you get to move walls and everything like we did."
The couple is now moving into a new property together, describing it as their dream home and an opportunity for a fresh start. Jessi expressed their immediate connection to the new property: "We found this home unexpectedly and knew it was our dream home from the second we saw it."
Jordan addressed their relationship progress on Instagram, posting: "This year pushed me harder than anything I have ever been through in my entire life. Being this vulnerable is terrifying, but I'm working on myself and on healing together with Jessi, showing up better one day at a time."
Fans can watch the anticipated season three reunion episode when it drops on December 4 exclusively on Hulu, promising more revelations about the couple's journey.
