Here’s where MomTok stands with Marciano after *that* messy Mormon Wives reunion
It's not looking good
In the absolute chaos that followed The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives reunion, the friendship vibes have been shifting quicker than you can refresh your FYP, especially when it comes to Marciano Brunette.
He used to be more of a background character in the drama, but now? He’s basically the eye of the storm.
Accusations, denials, messy receipts… the whole thing has spiralled into a MomTok-wide judgment zone. And honestly, by season three, most of the wives seem to be on the same page: Marciano’s reputation is… not thriving.
Mikayla Matthews
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For longtime cast member Mikayla Matthews, Marciano is already toxic.
As she told Bustle, she felt uneasy around him from the moment they met, “gross,” “very forward,” and someone to stay away from.
That sentiment appears broadly shared, in her view, the community’s consensus about him isn’t going to shift anytime soon.
Mayci Neeley
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Mayci Neeley reportedly tried to take a softer stance initially, in her own words: “I didn’t know him, so I couldn’t come in hot.”
But even she admitted that once the full story emerged, her attitude shifted, per Bustle.
In private conversations, Mayci acknowledged feeling unsettled: whether you go in “bad cop” or “empathetic,” Marciano’s presence seemingly triggered unease.
Demi Engemann
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For Demi, things escalated beyond gossip.
She publicly accused Marciano of unwanted touching during their time on Vanderpump Villa.
In response, Marciano denied her claims, calling them “entirely false and profoundly damaging.” People.
And that whole situation pretty much flipped the vibe completely. A bunch of the cast turned on him, and the trust? Yeah, it kind of shattered across a few MomTok friendships. It’s giving major fracture energy.
Jessi Draper
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Jessi has arguably emerged as the most divisive, or the most vulnerable, depending on who you ask.
She admitted to sharing a brief “emotional affair” with Marciano: two kisses and ongoing communication, during a separation from her husband, Jordan Ngatikaura.
But she firmly denied doing anything more with Marciano. The two submitted to a lie-detector test on camera: it upheld their claim of no intercourse, though it reportedly remained inconclusive on “sexual activity.”
With that confession, a rupture formed, not just in her marriage, but between her and many MomTok friends.
Layla Taylor
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Speaking exclusively to Reality Shrine, Layla Taylor said of Marciano:”I think he got what he wanted, which was to get airtime on our show.”
She continued: “So I think he got what he wanted in that way. However, I still just think he’s very slimy. You know, trying to be involved with a married woman in any capacity, I think, is very odd and very weird. But that’s not to condone. Obviously, what the women were doing, they were also in… they are in marriages.
“So yeah, I think that Marciano, though, he’s pretty slimy. And I’m hoping that he can finally stay away from all of us.”
MomTok’s take on Marciano
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By season three, MomTok has pretty much made up its mind about Marciano, and honestly, it’s not in his favour. Even the women who don’t always agree on the Demi-Jessi drama seem aligned on one thing: his behaviour crossed a line. Mikayla put it in the most unfiltered way possible: “From the moment I met him, I was like, ‘Ew, you’re gross. Stay away’.”
At the same time, the tension inside the group hasn’t exactly cooled. You’ve got Jessi and Demi on opposite ends, women who fully believe the assault claims, and others who are convinced the affair storyline was exaggerated for TV.
So until Marciano shows some kind of real accountability, he’s basically staying on the outs with most of the MomTok circle
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