Draper and Brunette Move In Together Following Divorce Finalization

A cohabitation update involving Jessi Draper and Marciano Brunette emerged shortly after the reality star’s divorce proceedings concluded. The couple appears to have advanced their relationship by moving into a shared residence, following the September 2026 finalization of Draper’s split from Jordan Ngatikaura. This legal step ended their five-year marriage.

Social Media Confirms Shared Residence

Draper, currently featured in Season 5 of Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, posted an Instagram video captioned “new beginnings loading.” The footage showed both individuals inside an unfurnished home. Brunette, known for his role on Vanderpump Villa, responded to the post with the comment, “SO EXCITED TO DO LIFE WITH YOU.”

Supportive reactions poured into the comments section from fans tracking the couple’s progress. One user stated, “I’ve just kind of become obsessed with their relationship, and I just always look for the happy updates.” Another described it as “Literally, my favorite reality TV love story!” A third commenter noted, “I’ve been rooting for this ever since this was a scandal lmao. I love you two together.”

Past Controversies and Legal Proceedings

The revelation of an emotional affair between Draper and Brunette occurred during a difficult period in her previous marriage. Speaking to Vulture in May, Draper acknowledged the impact of the situation: “Having an affair on-camera definitely shook up my life a little bit. But I hope to inspire and learn from my mistakes, and hopefully let people know that everyone does make mistakes, and it’s okay.”

This controversy, disclosed on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, contributed to the dissolution of her marriage. Draper and Ngatikaura share two children, Jagger and Jovi. During an appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast, Draper leveled allegations against her ex-husband, claiming he contacted an escort service and attended events she believed were sex parties or “orgies” while they were married.