“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Jessi Draper is again within the sizzling seat. Right now, Might 1, a leaked audio recording was shared on-line that includes the Hulu actuality star disparaging her co-star, Taylor Frankie Paul, and producers. The audio stands in stark distinction to Draper’s public help for Paul throughout her authorized warfare with Dakota Mortensen. This footage dropped only a day after a Utah decide issued everlasting protecting orders for each events for the following three years.
Within the new audio clip obtained by TMZ, Draper declared her unwavering help for Mortensen simply months earlier than their authorized battles turned front-page information.
“I don’t understand how a lot Jordan [Ngatikaura] has instructed you on manufacturing’s finish, however just about everyone seems to be in alignment so far as the solid goes about not likely eager to publicly help Taylor in the intervening time with ‘The Bachelorette’ stuff,” Draper stated. “Simply because all of us really feel so uneasy about if this comes out.”
Draper went on to sentence Paul, who, across the time of the audio recording, had been dragged within the media for allegedly assaulting Mortensen, the daddy of her youngster, Ever. Draper went even additional, claiming that Hulu and the manufacturing crew behind “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” would attempt to shield Paul within the upcoming season.
“And all of us really feel that manner, however we’re having, like, manufacturing and administration gaslight the f–ok out of us,” she stated.
Jessi Draper Stated Hulu Was Making an attempt To ‘Spin That Narrative’ That Paul Was A ‘Sufferer’ In Her Relationship With Mortensen
Draper didn’t cease there. Within the practically three-minute audio recording, Draper accused Hulu of trying to control the story within the upcoming season to painting others in a unfavourable mild. “They’re undoubtedly making an attempt to spin that narrative to guard her and the present,” Draper stated, including that the remainder of the solid wasn’t falling for it.
“I believe we’re all, as dad and mom, like, ‘This isn’t OK.’ We all know this example is harmful, and it wants to alter. If she will get away with this with no penalties, then it’s not good for anybody, particularly the children,” Draper could possibly be heard saying within the clip.
What’s much more surprising is that Draper requested Mortensen to share movies of Paul allegedly assaulting him together with her and the remainder of the group in order that they may defend him whereas cameras have been rolling. (In accordance with The Blast, a surprising video of Paul showing to assault Mortensen throughout a 2023 argument went viral in March 2026.)
Jessi Draper Sends Even Extra Help To Mortensen In Leaked Audio Clip
Draper, who has two youngsters together with her soon-to-be ex-husband, Jordan Ngatikaura, despatched much more help Mortensen’s manner in her audio message, calling the scenario “freaking laborious” earlier than admitting the scenario has been painful.
“I really like Taylor, and I’m simply unhappy it’s gotten so far. However I believe one thing has to occur for her to study some classes. And I hope that is serving to you too. I do know it’s most likely actually laborious,” Draper added.
Draper’s protection of Mortensen within the leaked audio clip has precipitated a little bit of a stir on-line, given the truth that the TV character just lately sat on Alex Cooper’s “Name Her Daddy” podcast and defended the mom of three whereas slamming Mortensen and the remainder of “DadTok.”
“I’m soooo sick of those mentally unwell attention-seeking adults which might be 30+ years outdated utilizing Ever as a pawn to air out their grievances with each other,” one consumer wrote on Reddit, including that your entire solid of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” wants skilled assist. “The very fact these individuals have youngsters and are utilizing this child’s ache and abuse to get extra fame and a spotlight is SICK.”
One consumer additionally chimed in on the dialog, questioning why Draper would publicly slam Mortensen for weeks, understanding she had sided with him simply weeks earlier than, whereas one other stated Draper was “not a lady’s lady.”
A fourth shared a distinct perspective, calling on Hulu to axe the fact present fully. “That is why I stated this present must be canceled. It’s destroying their lives, however they’re too fame-obsessed to see it. All of them need assistance.”
Draper Defends Her Place In New Social Media Submit
On her Instagram Stories, Draper opened up concerning the leaked video and accused Mortensen and his alleged roommate, Crew, of releasing the audio to destroy one other lady’s life. Persevering with, Draper stated that her feedback have been made at the start of filming season 5 of “SLOMW,” when she and Paul have been at odds. She admitted, nevertheless, that she and Paul wound up bonding over their shared experiences, and that her help for Paul in latest weeks has been real.
