Demi Engemann Leaked Jessi Ngatikaura’s Affair for Raise, Claims Star

UPDATE: Shocking allegations have emerged from the set of Hulu’s “Mormon Wives” as star Demi Engemann reportedly leaked her former best friend Jessi Ngatikaura’s affair to producers in a bid to secure a pay increase. This explosive claim comes from fellow cast member Marciano Brunette, who spoke exclusively to The U.S. Sun.

In an urgent video interview, Brunette, 32, revealed that Engemann, 30, used sensitive information about Ngatikaura, 33, to gain leverage during contract negotiations with Hulu. The alleged incident occurred after a visit to Lisa Vanderpump‘s villa in Italy in the summer of 2024, where the women were filmed for the show “Vanderpump Villa.”

Brunette explained that after filming, he and Ngatikaura shared an “emotional affair” following a kiss in Los Angeles. He claimed his relationship with Ngatikaura became a topic of conversation with Engemann, who later took that information to production, despite promising Brunette she would not do so.

“After I told her what happened, she ended up going to production, even though she PROMISED me she would not,” Brunette disclosed, adding that Engemann believed airing the scandal would enhance her storyline and help her negotiate a better deal. However, Brunette stated that the strategy backfired as he was called in instead of Engemann receiving a pay raise.

Engemann allegedly claimed to production that Brunette and Ngatikaura had a sexual encounter, a narrative that Brunette disputes, saying they only “hooked up.” He expressed feeling manipulated by Engemann, stating, “I just felt heavily influenced by her… she knew she had that power over me.”

Ngatikaura has corroborated Brunette’s account, expressing her outrage on social media. “Demi’s upset that I’m outing her bedroom activities when she took my affair to production to leverage more money?” she posted, highlighting the betrayal at the heart of this scandal.

Brunette also revealed his regrets over the situation, acknowledging the damage caused to Ngatikaura and her marriage. He stated, “I knew how I was going to look after that, and I had to own that… I wouldn’t feel good about myself if I didn’t.”

Adding to the drama, Brunette previously announced plans to sue Engemann for allegedly claiming he sexually assaulted her during the Italy trip, which he vehemently denies. Lisa Vanderpump has publicly supported Brunette, stating that any such incident would have been recorded on camera.

As this scandal continues to unfold, Hulu has yet to comment on the allegations. Viewers are left wondering how this will impact the show’s future and whether Engemann will face any repercussions.

Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops. The ramifications of these allegations are significant, affecting not just the relationships involved, but also the broader narrative of the series. Fans and followers of “Mormon Wives” will be watching closely to see how the network and the stars respond to this unfolding drama.