00:00Jesse Draper's marriage is coming to an end.
00:02The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star's husband, Jordan Nadikara, has officially filed for
00:08divorce in Utah.
00:09The filing was made on March 19, according to court documents obtained by Page Six.
00:14In a statement to TMZ, Jordan addressed the split directly.
00:17This has not been an easy decision and it comes with a heavy heart.
00:21I'm grateful for the shared memories and the lessons.
00:24While our paths are now moving in different directions, my priority remains my children
00:28and ensuring they feel loved, supported, and protected through this transition.
00:33I am committed to handling this next chapter with kindness and respect.
00:37I kindly ask for privacy and understanding as we navigate this as a family.
00:42Jesse and Jordan have been married for five years.
00:45Together they share two children, a son and a daughter, along with Jordan's daughter from
00:49a previous relationship.
00:51Their relationship hasn't been without challenges.
00:54Season 4 of the reality series documented the couple actively working on their marriage,
00:58following a 90-day separation in 2025.
01:02In an interview with People in November 2025, she said she had experienced emotional abuse,
01:07which she claimed began after they got married.
01:09She described how the behavior developed gradually, starting with small patterns over time, until
01:14she found herself deeply affected by it.
01:16Despite the news, Jesse appeared largely unfazed on social media.
01:19Just one day before the filing, she posted a slideshow of selfies, still wearing her wedding
01:25ring.
01:25On March 19th, she also shared Instagram stories of herself practicing dance moves, alongside
01:30Dancing with the Stars pro, Sasha Farber.
01:33The divorce comes during a turbulent time for the show's cast overall.
01:36Production on Season 5 was recently halted after fellow cast member Taylor Frankie Paul became
01:42involved in controversy, tied to a resurfaced 2023 video, showing a domestic incident with
01:47her ex, Dakota Mortensen.
01:49Paul was also set to appear on Season 22 of The Bachelorette, but ABC confirmed the network
01:55decided not to move forward with the new season, citing a focus on supporting the family.
01:59As for Jesse and Jordan, their relationship now moves into its next chapter, privately.
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