Mormon Wives' Chase Sparks Buzz With 'Magic' Remark Amid Jessi Kiss Drama
Chase McWhorter from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives took to Instagram to humorously address the controversy surrounding his kiss with Jessi Draper, a co-star and ex-wife Miranda Hope's friend. Jessi recently sent flowers to Miranda as an apology.
Social Media Drama
On March 28, Chase shared a playful video with the caption "IYKYK" following the disclosure of the kiss. Layla Taylor, a former flame, responded critically to Chase's post. Meanwhile, another reality star, Bronwyn Newport, expressed her disapproval.
Reactions From Friends and Family
Miranda McWhorter responded to the news by sharing a TikTok video on March 26. Her message hinted at feeling betrayed both as a friend and by Chase, despite maintaining good co-parenting terms.
Aysia McWhorter, Chase's sister, joined in the conversation joking about her brother's appeal among the cast members. She playfully questioned why so many seemed interested in him.
Events Unfolding
The incident occurred while Jessi goes through a difficult divorce. Us Weekly exclusively reported Jessi and Chase's interaction at a party was casual. Miranda clarified she was informed of their interactions by Chase himself after they kissed.
Meanwhile, Jordan Ngatikaura, Jessi’s estranged husband, commented on the situation via social media before deleting his remarks. In response to criticism, Chase joked with Jordan about returning to professional networking as a distraction from the drama.