Reality television personality Jessi Ngatikaura has returned to social media following the news that her husband filed for divorce last week, marking her first public statement since the marriage dissolution proceedings began.
On Tuesday, March 24, the 33-year-old star of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives shared a message on her Instagram Story featuring lyrics from Taylor Swift's song "Fresh Out the Slammer" from the Tortured Poet's Department album. The track addresses themes of freedom following the end of a relationship.
Ngatikaura specifically highlighted the lyric, "But it's gonna be alright. I did my time," in her social media post. The message represents her first public communication since her estranged husband, Jordan Ngatikaura, 31, filed divorce papers after five years of marriage. The couple shares two children: Jagger, age 5, and Jovi, age 2.
Jordan Ngatikaura addressed the divorce filing in a statement to Us Weekly on Thursday, March 19, acknowledging the difficulty of the decision. "This has not been an easy decision and it comes with a heavy heart," he stated. "I'm grateful for the shared memories and the lessons. 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 emphasized his commitment to handling the separation respectfully and requested privacy for the family during this period of transition.
The timing of Jessi Ngatikaura's social media post coincides with reports from multiple media outlets that a temporary restraining order request filed by Jordan Ngatikaura was denied by the court. The request was submitted one day following the divorce filing, though specific details regarding the basis for the restraining order have not been publicly disclosed.
The couple's relationship challenges have been documented extensively on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. During the show's second season, Jessi Ngatikaura faced allegations of infidelity. She subsequently disclosed that she had engaged in an emotional affair with Hulu personality Marciano Brunette after meeting him during the filming of Vanderpump Villa.
In an interview conducted ahead of the season three premiere in November 2025, Jessi Ngatikaura provided context for the emotional affair. "I wouldn't say I was in love with him. It only lasted about two weeks, so it was quick. But I will say I confided in him a lot," she explained. "The dynamic with Jordan that I had had in my marriage, I hadn't really talked to anyone about it."
She described how the connection developed after she opened up about difficulties in her marriage. "I did feel a connection to him in that sense because he was there for me and he made me feel special," Jessi Ngatikaura stated. "Jordan would put me down a lot. Marciano told me how pretty and cool and fun I was. I felt like there was a connection there because he was giving me something I was lacking."
The divorce proceedings represent a significant development for the reality television couple, whose relationship has been a central storyline throughout multiple seasons of the popular Hulu series. As the legal process moves forward, both parties have indicated their intention to prioritize the well-being of their two young children during this transitional period.
