What Happened To Jessi Ngatikaura And Demi Engemann's Friendship On 'Mormon Wives'?

Season 1 of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" was released in September 2024 and season 2 on Thursday, and boy has so much happened between the two seasons.

Friendships have changed, relationships have seen ups and downs, and tons of truths (and lies) have entered the chat. One big change is the friendship between Jessi Ngatikaura and Demi Engemann. In season 1, they were besties. And now in season 2, sworn enemies. But what led to their friendship's downfall?

For fans who simply couldn't wait for new episodes after binging season one of "Mormon Wives," season 2 has only fueled their desire for more. Viewers thought season 1 was wild and crazy, but then season 2 said, "hold my dirty soda." (Speaking of dirty soda, did you know that Swig released a limited time drink, "Dirty Little Secret," in honor of season 2 of "Mormon Wives"? The Blast tried it while binging the show and it's a MUST!)

So just what are we talking about here? Friendships have been torn apart while some new ones have formed, relationships have been complete roller coasters, lies, truths, and everything in between had fans of the show in a chokehold binging the 10 new episodes.

And one has to wonder, if season 1 came out in September 2024 and season 2 in May 2025, that's not a lot of time for so much to happen, but yet, here we are, captivated by the insanity. We also wonder what this means for season 3!

For anyone new to the MomTok drama, "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" follows the lives of a group of Mormon moms in Utah and the drama that they can't seem to shake online and off.

It's no secret that two former MomTok besties are no longer friends at all. The ex-BFFs in question - Jessi Ngatikaura and Demi Engemann.

Apparently, Jessi and Demi's friendship is "done for good." Jessi even said that Demi did "unforgivable" things.

During an interview with Page Six's "Virtual Reali-Tea," Jessi said that she will "never be friends" with Demi again despite being "a pretty forgiving person."

Jessi said that Demi fired shots at her business, JZ Styles Salone & Hair Extension Co. as well as her family.

"It was a slow burn, though. You'll see. Like, we were...really close and then it kind of just naturally...like, things start coming out and you'll see the friendship start to break apart," Jessi said on the podcast. "And in real life, it's just getting worse and worse."

While the friendship unraveled over time like a "slow burn," a disagreement about money is being blamed as the cause of their "rocked" friendship.

Costar Mayci Neeley said that Demi wanted Jessi off the show so she could make more money, but Jessi stayed. Taylor Frankie Paul also chimed in claiming that Demi talked poorly about Jessi and her plans to "push her to the side."

But then there's also the "Vanderpump Villa" drama with Marciano Brunette. Both Demi and Jessi were somehow involved with Marciano.

For anyone who didn't watch "Vanderpump Villa," here's a little rundown of what went down with Jessi, Demi, and Marciano Brunette, a cast member on Lisa Vanderpump's show.

Marciano claimed that he and Jessi slept together. He alleges this bombshell news while talking to "Mormon Wives" star Layla Taylor. But he also had a questionable moment with Demi that was shown on "Vanderpump Villa."

There was a rumor swirling around that Jessi and Marciano were spotted making out in West Hollywood, but Jessi denies it.

When Layla meets with Marciano in the final season 2 episode of "Mormon Wives," she discusses the rumor about him and Demi, but Marciano tells her that there's no truth to that rumor, but there is truth to the rumor that he was spotted kissing Jessi. He even said more than just kissing happened.

Stephanie Tleiji, known as @stephwithdadeets on TikTok, broke down the "Virtual Reali-Tea" podcast where Jessi and Layla talked about Demi. During the podcast, Layla also said she is done with Demi.

Fans took to the comment section to discuss the friendship breakups.

"Demi had me yelling at the tv. It was so much projection," one person wrote. Another added, "Demi flips on people so quickly it’s scary." One other said, "For their sake, I’m glad that Demi showed her true colors this season. She treated everyone so poorly."

And while most people in the comments had Jessi's back, a few of them were "Team Demi."

"I’m on episode 6 and still team Demi, she hasn’t done anything. Jessi on the other hand is getting on my nerves and Layla is a follower," one person shared. Another added, "I’m trying to understand all this hate for Demi yeah she was dramatic and definitely wants to be queen Bee but every girl on the show was a mean girl. They talk about her doing something unforgivable but never say what it is. I think they’re all toxic!"