When The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives premiered on Hulu, viewers couldn’t tell Jessi Ngatikaura and Demi Engemann apart — and now the costars are in a full-fledged feud.
The hit reality series debuted in September 2024 and introduced Us to Utah content creators otherwise known as MomTok. Jessi, 33, and Demi, 30, were both part of the friend group but were initially closer than some of the other members.
By the time season 2 aired in early 2025, Jessi and Demi acknowledged a falling out that took place behind the scenes. They hinted that contract negotiations led to Demi asking for more money, which caused tension for some of the other cast members.
“Demi and I did have a falling out a couple of months ago. It really rocked our friendship,” Jessi shared in a season 2 confessional, which

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