The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Famed Jessi Ngatikaura Hits Back at Demi Engemann Through Taylor Swift–Styled Video

The conflict between The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives stars Jessi Ngatikaura and Demi Engemann continues to escalate, with their on-screen storyline increasingly mirrored across their social media accounts.

On November 26, Jessi posted a new Instagram video set to Taylor Swift’s “Actually Romantic,” a choice many viewers interpreted as another pointed message aimed at Demi. In the clip, Jessi lip-syncs to the chorus while lighting a candle molded to resemble a bowl of Fruity Pebbles. The featured lyrics—“But it’s actually sweet / all the time you’ve spent on me,” and “It’s actually romantic / I really gotta hand it to you”—were quickly linked by fans to the pair’s ongoing feud.

Jessi added further commentary in her Instagram Stories, where she reposted one of Demi’s videos and wrote, “Printing off my face is… actually romantic.” The exchange followed a string of reactions from both sides after Jessi recently asserted she was ready to disclose what she believed to be the meaning behind the Fruity Pebbles reference mentioned on the show.

Demi later countered in her own Story, stating that the moment Jessi described was “a consensual and private experience” and insisting she would not allow it to overshadow “a serious act that I did not consent to.” Their tension, which grew significantly through seasons 2 and 3, has been intertwined with additional narratives involving Marciano Brunette and allegations concerning past interactions with both women.

Jessi’s newest video again highlighted Swift’s “Actually Romantic,” this time as she mouthed the line, “It’s honestly wild / all the effort you’ve put in.” The timing drew attention because it came after Demi’s light-hearted post where she created a mock magazine cover titled, “Breaking news, Jessi exposes what ‘Fruity Pebbles’ means.” In that clip, Demi appeared holding a bowl of the cereal and shrugged at the situation. Jessi reposted it, reiterating, “Printing off my face is… actually romantic,” echoing the lyric used previously.

This back-and-forth took place shortly after Jessi said, “I think I am just going to go ahead and say it,” before giving her interpretation of the Fruity Pebbles reference. Demi responded with a longer statement: “What my husband and I did one time behind closed doors was a consensual and private experience in our marriage,” adding that she would not allow a private moment to become a distraction. She further said, “This is nothing more than a desperate attempt to shift attention away from her own behavior.”

Their posts continued to appear publicly, allowing followers to track each new update in real time.

Links to the Show’s Narrative

The latest online developments directly connect to events portrayed throughout seasons 2 and 3 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. During season 2, Jessi and Demi’s friendship shifted, contributing to the widening distance between them. In season 3, Jessi spoke openly about an emotional affair with Marciano Brunette, explaining that she developed feelings during filming.

Marciano later claimed he also kissed Demi during a crossover episode with Vanderpump Villa, though Demi stated any physical contact was not something she consented to. Marciano responded to the public reactions by asserting he did not behave inappropriately.

These storylines added strain to Jessi and Demi’s relationship, and both women navigated the fallout differently across the show and social media. In her recent comments, Demi emphasized, “It’s very telling that she’s choosing to break story line and bring it up now,” referencing Jessi’s decision to publicly revisit the Fruity Pebbles discussion.

With new episodes airing and both women continuing to post regularly, their on-screen tension remains tightly intertwined with their ongoing digital exchanges—ensuring the unfolding drama stays firmly in viewers’ sight.

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