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\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Jessi Draper<\/strong><\/a> is sparking speculation about her relationship with Marciano Brunette<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n The 34-year-old Secret Lives of Mormon Wives<\/em> reality TV star hit the red carpet at the 2026 American Music Awards<\/strong><\/a> alongside her 33-year-old Vanderpump Villa<\/em> former fling.<\/p>\n Her ex Jordan Ngatikaura<\/strong><\/a> filed for divorce back in March, with whom she shares son Jagger<\/strong>, 6, and daughter Jovi<\/strong>, 3. <\/p>\n A month later, she was seen out and about with Marciano<\/strong><\/a>, whom she admitted to having an affair with<\/a> amid her marriage.<\/p>\n \u201cI am single, and we\u2019re just spending time together,\u201d Jessi<\/strong> told People<\/a> <\/em>at the event regarding her relationship status.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m going through a divorce, so I\u2019m not trying to be in anything serious. We had a connection, so we\u2019re just revisiting that. And he\u2019s really been there for me. He knows my history \u2014 what I\u2019ve been through \u2014 and we\u2019re having fun right now,\u201d she continued.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m having fun,\u201d Jessi <\/strong>added.<\/p>\n She also opened up about co-parenting with her now-ex: \u201cThere\u2019s obviously feelings and contention and it can be really hard and your emotions are heightened. And sometimes you\u2019ll say or do something you don\u2019t mean. So I\u2019m hoping after this year, we\u2019ll get through the first year of it, and then it will feel more normal.\u201d<\/p>\n If you didn\u2019t know, Jessi Draper<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Marciano Brunette<\/strong>\u00a0were spotted getting cozy at Hulu\u2019s Get Real House presentation on April 22 in Los Angeles. They could be\u00a0seen<\/a>\u00a0hugging and kissing inside the second annual event.<\/p>\n While speaking with\u00a0Entertainment Tonight<\/em>\u00a0at the event in April,\u00a0Jessi<\/strong>\u00a0opened up about hanging out with\u00a0Marciano<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s one on the roster,\u201d she\u00a0told\u00a0<\/a>the outlet. \u201cYou know, one of many. So, we\u2019re just having fun right now. I\u2019m single for the first time in ten years. I\u2019m just excited to have fun.\u201d<\/p>\n Jessi<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Marciano<\/strong>\u00a0had an emotional affair<\/a> that began after the two first met during season two of\u00a0Vanderpump Villa<\/em>, and escalated in the time after that.<\/p>\n Earlier this year, her husband\u00a0Jordan Ngatikaura<\/strong>\u00a0filed for divorce\u00a0<\/a>after several years together.<\/p>\n Posted To:2026 American Music Awards<\/a> Event Photos<\/a> Jessi Draper<\/a> Marciano Brunette<\/a> Reality TV<\/a> Secret Lives of Mormon Wives<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.justjared.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/jessi-draper-2-788x1020.jpg\")
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