{"id":207300,"date":"2025-11-25T03:35:25","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T03:35:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/25\/mormon-wives-marciano-makes-news-claims-about-demis-husband-bret\/"},"modified":"2025-11-25T03:35:25","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T03:35:25","slug":"mormon-wives-marciano-makes-news-claims-about-demis-husband-bret","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/25\/mormon-wives-marciano-makes-news-claims-about-demis-husband-bret\/","title":{"rendered":"Mormon Wives’ Marciano Makes News Claims About Demi’s Husband Bret"},"content":{"rendered":"


\n<\/p>\n

\n

Vanderpump Villa<\/em>\u2018s Marciano Brunette<\/strong> offered his unfiltered side of the story in a tell-all interview that addressed his affair scandals<\/a> with Secret Lives of Mormon Wives<\/em><\/a>\u2018 Jessi Ngatikaura<\/strong><\/a> and Demi Engemann<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 and how the controversy affected his career.<\/p>\n

During the Monday, November 24, episode of the \u201cSimplistic\u201d podcast<\/a>, Marciano, 32, and his brother, Sonny, sat down to address the misconceptions about his individual relationships with Jessi, 33, and Demi, 30, where he attempted to clear his name.<\/p>\n

Hulu viewers were introduced to Marciano on the inaugural season of Vanderpump Villa<\/em><\/a>, but it wasn\u2019t until season 2 that his path crossed with Jessi and Demi when the Mormon Wives visited Italy. After filming wrapped, Marciano claimed he had been in contact with both of the reality stars \u2014 but only Jessi admitted to an emotional affair.<\/p>\n

Demi, for her part, accused Marciano of sexual misconduct<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n

\n

\n\t\t\t
\n Related: <\/span>‘Vanderpump Villa’ Star Marciano’s Alleged ‘Mormon Wives’ Affairs Explained<\/span><\/a>
\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

\n\t\t\tThe Secret Lives of Mormon Wives didn\u2019t just tackle Marciano Brunette and Demi Engemann\u2019s alleged romantic connection \u2014 it also sparked a new revelation about an alleged affair with Jessi Ngatikaura. The drama actually started on another Hulu show \u2014 Vanderpump Villa \u2014 when Demi, Jessi, Jen Affleck, Layla Taylor and Mikayla Matthews were guests [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cI did come out with a pretty bold and true statement against Marciano [recently] because at that point it was like, \u2018You\u2019re lying about me. Actually, you were the predator.\u2019 So I\u2019m not going to stay quiet \u2014 and I stand by that statement,\u201d she exclusively told Us Weekly<\/em> in May. \u201cThere\u2019s more happening behind the scenes with that that will come to light. I\u2019m sure at this point it\u2019s become a legal matter. There\u2019s not much more I can say on it as of now because I want to preserve the fact that it\u2019s a serious situation. But I stand behind those statements.\u201d<\/p>\n

On Monday\u2019s podcast, Marciano denied Demi\u2019s version<\/a> of events. He claimed Demi was in contact with him for weeks after they met on screen and her husband, Bret Engemann<\/strong>, was aware of their communication. (Demi discussed Brett knowing about her talks with Marciano on season 3 of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives<\/em>, which premiered in November, but maintained that they did not have an affair.)<\/p>\n

Marciano also clarified that despite Demi\u2019s accusations, no official charges against him were filed. He went on to address how Demi\u2019s claims affected his future on reality TV<\/a>. Keep scrolling for the biggest revelations from his podcast appearance:<\/p>\n

His Relationship With Demi From His Point of View<\/h2>\n
\n
\"Inside<\/div>
Disney\/Andrea Miconi<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

According to Marciano, he was in contact with Demi as soon as the Mormon Wives cast stopped filming season 2 of Vanderpump Villa<\/em>. When asked how many calls he shared with Demi, he replied, \u201cThere would be times where it [would] be 10 in a day.\u201d<\/p>\n

Marciano also recalled Demi and Bret offering him a place to stay \u2014 in their home \u2014 when he visited Utah. (Demi didn\u2019t dispute Marciano\u2019s claims on season 3 of Mormon Wives but denied allegations that they had a secret relationship.)<\/p>\n

How Filming for \u2018Secret Lives of Mormon Wives\u2019 Factored In<\/h2>\n
\n
\"Mormon<\/div>

\n Jordan Ngatikaura, Jessi Ngatikaura, and Marciano Brunette.<\/span> Getty Images (3)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives<\/em> cast filmed their scenes for season 2 of Vanderpump Villa<\/em> before their show even aired on Hulu. By the time season 2 of Vanderpump Villa<\/em> premiered, so had the first season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.<\/em><\/p>\n

Marciano was then asked to film content for season 2 of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives<\/em> where he spoke out about his past with Demi<\/a> \u2014 and his affair with Jessi. He claimed on the podcast that this was all meant to be for season 2 but the scenes were split up between the second and third installment of Mormon Wives.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe was contracted for season 2, not season 3. We didn\u2019t know there was going to be a whole six months in between the next season,\u201d Marciano\u2019s brother, Sonny, claimed. \u201cThe contract looked the same because we thought we were doing season 2. We filmed everything thinking it was going into season 2.\u201d<\/p>\n

While Marciano didn\u2019t \u201cwant to throw everyone in the mud<\/a>,\u201d Sonny expressed frustration that the scenes were filmed for season 2 before the show blew up. But ultimately some of the content was allegedly saved for season 3 once Secret Lives of Mormon Wives<\/em> became a big hit.<\/p>\n

His Disappearance From the Narrative<\/h2>\n
\n
\"Vanderpump<\/div>
Christopher Willard\/Hulu\/Disney\/Everett Collection<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Before Demi accused Marciano of sexual misconduct, which he has continued to deny, the Vanderpump Villa<\/em> alum was expected to play a larger role in season 3. Marciano and Sonny recalled him allegedly being \u201cpulled out\u201d of an event after Demi went public with her claims and they haven\u2019t heard from production since about his future on the show.<\/p>\n

Marciano previously alluded to the controversy when he shared a TikTok in May about being disinvited to an event. Bret, for his part, showed support for Demi<\/a> amid the drama.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m so proud of this beautiful human. She\u2019s the most incredible woman I will ever know,\u201d he wrote via Instagram at the time \u201cThe amount of nonsense she\u2019s had to endure at the hands of disingenuous and deceitful fools is astounding. She\u2019s conducted herself like a graceful lioness amongst a bunch of yipping hyenas.\u201d<\/p>\n

Marciano also claimed that he offered to film a sit down with Demi\u2019s husband but was told Bret wasn\u2019t interested. While Vanderpump Villa<\/em> has been renewed for a third season, Marciano remained unsure about his reality TV future due to the allegations.<\/p>\n

\n
\n