Jessi Draper Ngatikuara's husband files for divorce

Jordan Ngatikuara filed for divorce on Thursday in Utah, citing court documents. He and Jessi Draper Ngatikuara married in 2020. In a statement he said, “This has not been an easy decision and it comes with a heavy heart. I’m grateful for the shared memories and the lessons,” adding that his “priority remains my children” and that he is “committed to handling this next chapter with kindness and respect.” The couple share a son and a daughter, and each has a child from a previous relationship.

They have had ups and downs and multiple separations since marrying in 2020; Season 4 of the reality show documented them working on their marriage following a 90-day separation in 2025. Jessi told People in November 2025 that she had experienced emotional abuse from Jordan prior to that separation, saying the behavior “starts off slow” and “it’s little behaviors over time.” On social media, Jessi posted a slideshow of selfies recently and appeared to still be wearing her ring.

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