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Jordan Ngatikaura has filed for divorce from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Jessi Draper, bringing their five-year marriage to an end. According to Utah court records, the filing was made on March 19, just months after the couple publicly addressed challenges in their relationship.
In a statement, Jordan acknowledged the weight of the decision. "This has not been an easy decision and it comes with a heavy heart," he said. "I'm grateful for the shared memories and the lessons."
He added that while their relationship is coming to an end, his focus remains on their family. "While our paths are now moving in different directions, my priority remains my children and ensuring they feel loved, supported, and protected through this transition," he said. "I am committed to handling this next chapter with kindness and respect. I kindly ask for privacy and understanding as we navigate this as a family."
The couple share two young children together, and Jordan is also a father to a daughter from a previous relationship. Jessi has not publicly commented on the divorce at the time of reporting.
The split comes shortly after Jessi spoke about the state of their relationship following a previous separation. She revealed that they had spent about a year attending therapy, both individually and as a couple, after implementing a 90-day break.
"We've been doing that for about a year now since the separation happened," she said. "It's taught us both a lot about how we are as individuals and how we are in a relationship, and it's just kind of still a work in progress."
Jessi had also previously opened up about the difficulties in their marriage, including an emotional affair and what she described as a toxic dynamic between them. Reflecting on that period, she admitted that both of them had contributed to the situation in different ways.
For his part, Jordan had taken responsibility for his actions during the marriage. "I take full accountability for the pain I caused Jessi during our marriage," he said.
Despite the challenges, the pair had earlier indicated they were working toward reconciliation. Jessi previously confirmed that they had gotten back together and were trying to rebuild their relationship, acknowledging that progress would take time.
Their relationship has been marked by several ups and downs since they married in 2020, with parts of their journey documented on the reality series.
