Demi Engemann is sparking major conversation after seemingly confirming she’s leaving “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.” Her repost of a Deuxmoi report — claiming both she and Whitney would exit the series as producers develop a California-based spinoff — all but signaled that her time on the show may be ending.
Behind the scenes, however, the drama had already started brewing. Demi recently became the center of attention after Marciano Brunette filed a defamation lawsuit, alleging she falsely accused him of sexual assault. The accusation shaped much of the season, and castmates openly questioned why Demi continued texting Marciano after the alleged incident.
A tip sent to Bravo and Cocktails described an unraveling dynamic within the cast. “It’s true, ladies. “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” spinoffs are in the works,” the message read. The tipster added that “there is grumbling because of some of the opportunities some of the other ladies are getting,” noting that “Whitney will be followed on her Broadway journey.” The tip continued, “Right now, NO ONE is talking to Demi… she is determined she is right and is not backing down. LVP has said she will release those tapes if this goes further.”
Jessi Ngatikaura and Lisa Vanderpump Speak Out About Demi Engemann’s Claims
Before the Deuxmoi report surfaced, Jessi Ngatikaura publicly criticized Demi in a now-viral Instagram video. “What you are is a liar, you’re a bad person, you’re a bully,” Jessi said. She added that Demi’s recent behavior — “commenting and spiraling and crashing out” — showed “who you really are.”
Jessi continued, “Demi is also a f—— liar… She was not sexually assaulted. There is so much proof… her story keeps changing, and I’m f—— done giving her a platform to act like a victim when there are actual real victims out there.” She ended by saying, “You will never catch me filming with her again.”
Around the same time, Lisa Vanderpump — Marciano’s boss on “Vanderpump Villa” — addressed the allegation more directly. “Oh, I categorically know what happened, because we have cameras everywhere, and I’ve seen every ounce of the footage,” Lisa told Access Hollywood. “When the women are doubting [Demi], I think they’ve got very good reason… I have the luxury of having all the footage.”
Then came the Deuxmoi report:
“[I] can confirm SLOMW is working on a spinoff show in California,” the source said. “Whitney was connected but now departing. Demi is also exiting after this season.”
Hours later, Demi reshared the post — a quiet confirmation that the rumors may be real.
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