AceShowbiz - Jessi Draper, star of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, recently addressed her relationship status following her estranged husband's divorce filing and public appearances with Marciano Brunette of Vanderpump Villa.

During an interview with Entertainment Tonight on Thursday, April 23, Jessi, 33, confirmed that Marciano Brunette, also 33, is currently "one on the roster" when it comes to her dating life. This remark came shortly after the two were seen sharing a kiss at Hulu’s Get Real House event that afternoon. Jessi added playfully, "You know, one of many," indicating she is exploring connections with multiple people.

Jessi remained coy about whether her relationship with Marciano has developed into something serious after their brief romantic involvement last year. She explained that she is now "playing the field" following the March filing of divorce by her estranged husband, Jordan Ngatikaura. The couple had been married for five years.

It is noteworthy that Jessi admitted to an emotional affair with Marciano while they were filming season 2 of Vanderpump Villa, a revelation that came before the couple’s split. Despite this, she now portrays her relationship with Marciano as casual, stating, "We're just having fun right now. Like, I'm single for the first time in 10 years. I'm just excited to, like, have fun!"

Adding to the conversation, Jessi’s co-star from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Mayci Neeley, chimed in with some teasing commentary. Mayci remarked, "We're not settling this time," to which Jessi agreed, subtly referencing her recent divorce. When asked whether Mayci supports Jessi’s renewed closeness with Marciano, she gave a noncommittal "No comment." Mayci, 31, later admitted, "He's nice but do I want her to be with him long term? Probably not."

Jessi clarified her current romantic mindset, emphasizing that she is not seeking a long-term partner anytime soon. She told Entertainment Tonight, "I don't want to be with anyone long term for a long time. I'm just having fun and I'll meet my man years down the road, so I'm good." She shares two young children with Jordan — son Jagger, 6, and daughter Jovi, 3 — and is focusing on enjoying her newfound single life.

Their public appearances have drawn attention lately. At the Hulu Get Real House event, Marciano posted a photo holding a woman in a yellow dress and kissing her, with the woman's face obscured by a green heart emoji. Fans quickly identified the woman as Jessi based on the dress she wore to the event. Jessi responded humorously in the comments, "Who's the girl ?," to which Marciano replied with playful shrug emojis. Both reposted fan Instagram Stories featuring photos of their group at the event, with captions like "Throuple goals" and "A fun night," accompanied by Jessi’s winking face emoji.

Since Jordan Ngatikaura filed for divorce in March, Jessi has been embracing a fresh start. The divorce proceedings became tense when Jordan filed for a restraining order against Jessi, but this was denied. Jessi marked a new chapter by moving into a new home on April 1 with assistance from her sisters.

Just days later, Jessi and Marciano made headlines again by reuniting for a steamy photo shoot. On April 9, Marciano posted an Instagram video captioned "Messi," showing the pair walking hand in hand before the photos were released. The images depicted Marciano feeding Jessi berries while she lay on a picnic blanket, followed by a playful scene where Jessi poured lemonade on his white tank top. Jessi commented "Uh oh ??" in response to the playful photos.

The pair also stirred interest when spotted together in Nashville later that month. Marciano shared a blurry photo of Jessi on his shoulders on April 21 during his trip, with Jessi teasing in the comments, "What happens in Nashville stays in Nashville ?."

Earlier in the year, the estranged couple, Jessi and Jordan, had celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary months before divorcing. Jordan had shared a heartfelt Instagram tribute in October 2025, calling Jessi his "ride or die" and "the love of my life," highlighting the highs and lows they experienced together.

Despite the challenges and public scrutiny surrounding her personal life, Jessi appears to be embracing her independence and focusing on having fun. Her remarks and actions suggest she is navigating this transitional period with a lighthearted attitude, keeping her options open rather than rushing into a new serious relationship.

As of now, both Jessi Draper and Marciano Brunette seem to be enjoying their companionship without making definitive commitments, capturing public attention with their dynamic and ongoing interactions.

This article is based on reporting originally published by Us Weekly.