The cast of Hulu’s “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” has been navigating troubled waters over the past month, and the latest incident involving Jessi Draper and Miranda Hope may be more than the women can handle. In the past 24 hours, reports have surfaced that Draper allegedly kissed Hope’s ex-husband, Chase McWhorter, adding fuel to what already feels like a never-ending cycle of dramatic feuds.
Jessi Draper Reportedly Kissed Miranda Hope’s Ex-Husband, Chase McWhorter
The drama began when blogger Deuxmoi shared a tip alleging that Draper and McWhorter were spotted kissing at a friend’s birthday party over the weekend. The claim seemed bogus; however, Hope shared a photo of flowers allegedly sent to her by Draper on her Instagram Stories.
“I completely understand you being upset with me,” the card read. “But wanted to send you a little something to let you know I’m thinking about you, and I am so, so sorry. -Jessi.”
After that, Hope posted a TikTok and seemed to confirm the rumors by writing the caption, “GRWM while I process my friend group being a waiting room for my ex-husband.” She added, “It’s not even betrayal at this point, it’s a tradition.”
Miranda Hope Shares A Statement Following The Rumors, Says She Feels ‘Slighted’ By Jessi Draper For Allegedly Kissing Her Ex
In a statement to Entertainment Tonight, Hope seemed to confirm the rumors, stating that she’s “familiar with this territory.”
While Hope admitted she knew about the communication between her ex-husband and Draper, she was unaware of how close they had become.
Hope explained that she received a heads-up about Draper and McWhorter’s alleged kiss and said her co-star reached out only after Hope learned she knew, resulting in a surprise set of flowers.
“What I never want to get misconstrued is that there is not any emotional attachment to Chase. He is my co-parent. Although I do feel disrespected by Chase, I feel slighted by my friend. Chase and I are no longer partners, and while I have high expectations of him as a co-parent, I also hold my friends to a high standard and believe in girl code,” Hope finished.
Fans Are Reacting To The Allegations That Jessi Draper Kissed Miranda Hope’s Ex-Husband
Social media users are also reacting to the allegations against Draper and rushing to Hope’s defense.
On Reddit, one user said, “WHY DOES EVERYONE KEEP DOING MIRANDA DIRTY I’M FUCKING SICK!!!”
Another user said, “yeah uhm jessi and chase, yall f-cked up. Miranda needs better friends.”
A third posted, “I feel like everyone seems to think Miranda’s so chill and whatever, so they think they can do whatever and she’ll forgive and forget, but I don’t think Miranda forgets anything and will only forgive so much.”
Another netizen chimed in, speculating that McWhorter was allegedly hooking up with Hope’s friend to get back at her. “This isn’t the 1st, 2nd, or even 3rd time. It’s not normal, and it’s not a coincidence. Also, he doesn’t get an ounce of credit for being “upfront” and telling the mother of his kids that he (once again) couldn’t stay off her friends. It’s just gross,” they wrote.
Draper Is Going Through A Divorce Of Her Own
The allegations surrounding Draper and McWhorter come days after Draper’s husband, Jordan Ngatikaura, filed for divorce, according to PEOPLE.
Draper appeared on a recent episode of “Call Her Daddy” with Alex Cooper and opened up about the downfall of her marriage.
During the conversation, Draper got candid about the alleged “emotional abuse” she’s experienced and even claimed Ngatikaura had cheated on her with escorts during wild parties.
Draper also alleged that she was the victim of blackmail, stating Ngatikaura would threaten her with unreleased text messages that allegedly show her communicating with other men.
Draper’s Husband Releases A Statement Following News Of Divorce
Ngatikaura released a statement after filing for divorce, admitting it wasn’t an “easy decision.”
“I’m grateful for the shared memories and the lessons,” he said to PEOPLE. “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. I am committed to handling this next chapter with kindness and respect.”