Jessi Draper and Marciano Brunette Spotted Getting Cozy in Nashville

The former 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' co-stars were seen hugging, laughing, and sharing a kiss during a night out.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 7:03pm

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Sources report that reality TV stars Jessi Draper and Marciano Brunette were spotted getting intimate during a night out at a bar in Nashville. The pair, who were previously linked in an 'emotional affair' on their show, were seen hugging, laughing, and at one point Marciano even planted a kiss on Jessi's cheek, sparking rumors of a potential romantic reconnection.

Why it matters

Jessi and Marciano's previous relationship issues and the fallout that followed, including the couple reportedly spending $100,000 on counseling, have been a major storyline on their show 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives'. This new sighting of the two being affectionate in public has reignited speculation about the nature of their relationship.

The details

According to eyewitnesses, Jessi and Marciano were hanging out with a group at the Red Door Saloon in Nashville's Midtown neighborhood late Saturday night. However, the two seemed focused on each other, with reports of them hugging, laughing, and staying close together. While they didn't cross into full-on public displays of affection, Marciano was seen planting a kiss on Jessi's cheek, hinting at a potential romantic reconnection between the former co-stars.

  • Jessi and Marciano were previously linked in an 'emotional affair' after a group trip to 'Vanderpump Villa' on their show 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives'.
  • The fallout from their previous relationship issues reportedly led the couple to spend around $100,000 on counseling to work through the problems.

The players

Jessi Draper

A reality TV star known for her role on the show 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives'.

Marciano Brunette

A reality TV personality who has also appeared on 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' alongside Jessi Draper.

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What they’re saying

“Fans of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' know Jessi and Marciano were previously linked in what's been described as an 'emotional affair' after a group trip to 'Vanderpump Villa' ... with the fallout serious enough that her now ex-husband Jordan Ngatikaura later said they spent around $100K on counseling to work through it.”

— TMZ Staff, Reporter

The takeaway

This latest sighting of Jessi Draper and Marciano Brunette being affectionate in public has reignited speculation about the nature of their relationship, given their previous history of an 'emotional affair' and the significant counseling they reportedly underwent to address the fallout. Fans of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' will likely be closely following any further developments in this ongoing saga.