Will MomTok survive all that’s happened in just the past week?
The cast of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” seem to be working overtime in the drama department lately. Shortly after season 4 was released, and just before the new season of “The Bachelorette” was about to begin, Taylor Frankie Paul‘s life turned upside. News of Mikayla Matthews and her husband Jace Terry’s separation have fans talking. And now add one more shocking moment to the list – Jessi Draper‘s husband, Jordan Ngatikaura has filed for divorce.
Did we mention that Jordan filed for divorce the same day ABC cancelled season 22 of “The Bachelorette,” sending MomTok fans into a frenzy of information, speculation, and chatter?
Jordan Ngatikaura Files For Divorce From Jessi Draper After 5 Years Of Marriage
According to Entertainment Weekly, Jordan filed for divorce in a Provo, Utah district court on Thursday, March 19, which just happens to be the same day ABC decided to cancel the upcoming season of “The Bachelorette” starring Taylor Frankie Paul, Jessi’s “Mormon Wives” castmate.
“This has not been an easy decision and it comes with a heavy heart. I’m grateful for the shared memories and the lessons,” Jordan told Entertainment Weekly. “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.”
The couple, married for five years, share two children, son Jagger Zayn, 5, and daughter Jovi, 3. Jordan also has a daughter from a previous relationship.
While this is likely not a surprise to “Mormon Wives” fans as they watched the married endure some tough times, including a 90-day separation, the timing might be the most shocking part.
Not Long Before Jordan Filed For Divorce, Jessi Said They Were ‘Taking It Day By Day’
During an interview with Cosmopolitan just before the season 4 premiere, Jessi said the couple was “in a lot of therapy” and were “taking it day by day.”
Fans may have noticed that a while back, Jessi changed her name on her social media accounts from Jessi Ngatikaura to Jessi Draper, her maiden name, sparking conversations about just where the two actually stand with their relationship off camera.
In a scene during season 4, Jessi and Jordan have that discussion, and Jordan absolutely didn’t seem to like it.
According to Jessi, she changed her name for her “career” because Ngatikuara “is such a hard name to pronounce, and it just didn’t make sense” for her “public career.”
“But there was a part of me, too, that was like, ‘Things [with Jordan] are rocky, and if it goes this way, at least people already know me as Draper,’” she said.
Many Fans Are Shocked That Jordan Filed For Divorce And Not Jessi
Anyone who watches the hit Hulu reality show is probably wondering how it was Jordan that filed for divorce and not Jessi. Viral TikToker @stephwithdadeets, who covers “Mormon Wives” news and has even been featured on the show for her coverage, recently shared a TikTok video talking about it.
“I’m sorry, Jordan filed for divorce?” she began her video. “Self-proclaimed DadTok leader? Like, you’ve got to be kidding me. I’m gonna be really honest guys, I wanted them to divorce, I say that with the most respect, I guess you can say. I’m not saying it to be mean, but it was so clear that these two, it wasn’t going anywhere, but I definitely wanted Jessi to be filing.”
She brought up the fact that Jordan chose “right now” to file for divorce, amid “all the other headlines.” She also said she’s curious as to what’s going to happen with the prenup that Jessi talked about during an episode of season 4, where she said it’s not valid and she’s scared he’s going to get half of all she’s earned.
Talk About The Prenup Dominates The Comment Section
Viewers had a lot to say in the comments about the prenup situation.
“He saw all the things she said about the prenup and divorce in season 4 and ran to do this praying Jessi hadn’t figured out how to make the prenup stand,” one person wrote. Another added, “Anyone else think this is because he saw what was said in season 4 about the prenup regardless though, Jessi will be better off.” And one other said, “Tell me you watched the prenup episode without telling me, Jordan.”
Steph ended her video talking about many fans’ hatred for DadTok.
“You know what’s annoying to me, it’s like DadTok right now has the power, it seems like,” she said. “And that just annoys me cause I am annoyed by DadTok in general.”
Speaking Of DadTok…
The topic of DadTok has been keeping fans busy complaining, as it seems not many are enjoying their content or extra time on the show.
Jessi recently shared a joking video on TikTok about DadTok’s presence on the show and fans didn’t hesitate to share their thoughts in the comment section.
Secret Lives on Hulu wrote, “MomTok’s everything. DadTok’s just… Ken.” Another account wrote, “What about replacing it with DogTok?”
One viewer said, “Only watched the first episode and they’re already too much.” And one other added, “Please tell producers (yourselves?) no more DadTok. it’s too much.”