Revelations from *The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives*: The Fruity Pebbles Controversy

The mystery surrounding the Fruity Pebbles incident from *The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives* has finally been addressed, largely due to the public fallout between former friends Jessi Ngatikaura and Demi Engemann.

<h2>The Fruity Pebbles Incident</h2>
<p>In Season 1, tensions arose between Demi and <strong>Whitney Leavitt</strong> over a private moment involving Fruity Pebbles and Demi's husband, <strong>Brett Engemann</strong>. Demi had shared an intimate confession off-camera, indicating she did not want it to be public knowledge. However, Whitney breached this trust during a filmed conversation with <strong>Mayci Neely</strong> and <strong>Mikayla Matthews</strong>.</p>
<p>Whitney further escalated the situation by gifting Demi a box of Fruity Pebbles as a prank, which did not sit well with Demi and caused a rift in their friendship. Although the cereal became a focal point that season, its deeper meaning remained undisclosed until recently.</p>

<h2>Feuds and Allegations</h2>
<p>Fans are aware that Jessi and Demi's friendship deteriorated over the controversy involving <strong>Marciano Brunette</strong>. Marciano confessed to having a two-week emotional affair, while he faced allegations of sexual misconduct, which he has denied. In a recent interview with *Access Hollywood*, his employer, <strong>Lisa Vanderpump</strong>, defended him, stating:</p>
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    <p>“I categorically know what happened because we have cameras everywhere and I have seen every ounce of the footage. When the women are doubting her, they have got a very good reason. Any allegations against Marciano, I have the luxury of having all the footage.”</p>
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<p>Demi responded to Vanderpump's comments, suggesting Jessi was upset that the focus was not on her. She stated:</p>
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    <p>“Jessi is somewhere punching air right now that Lisa is talking about me and not her.”</p>
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<h2>Social Media Exchanges</h2>
<p>In the midst of this drama, Jessi took to Instagram Stories to imply that *SLOMW* is scripted, prompting a response from Demi. Jessi retorted:</p>
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    <p>“Honey, just because you script YOURSELF doesn’t mean our show is scripted. This behavior, level of delusion, and downward spiral ‘should be studied.’”</p>
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    <img decoding="async" class="wp-image-1204634 size-full lazyload" width="1200" src="https://perezhilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Jessi-Claps-Back-At-Demi.jpg" alt="Jessi Finally Reveals The True Meaning Behind Demi's Fruity Pebbles" height="2093" />
    <figcaption id="caption-attachment-1204634" class="wp-caption-text">(c) Jessi Ngatikaura/Instagram</figcaption>
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<p>Jessi intensified her remarks after Demi's reaction to Vanderpump, stating:</p>
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    <p>“I don’t know about you guys, but I’m loving this demi crash-out era right now. Her saying something like this is laughable because genuinely would never be jealous of someone saying these things that Lisa is saying about her.”</p>
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<p>In a surprising twist, Jessi revealed the meaning behind the Fruity Pebbles comment, claiming:</p>
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    <p>“Since she wants to be petty and be an a**hole, I think I am just going to go ahead and say that grandpa Bret likes to drink her piss like it is dirty soda. He gulps it down like water. And that’s what Fruity Pebbles is.”</p>
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<h2>Back-and-Forth Escalation</h2>
<p>Demi responded in the comments, asserting:</p>
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    <p>“I thought she took a break from social media? Good to know this is all it took to have that fame wh0re come crawling back.”</p>
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<p>Jessi replied, suggesting Demi was the one in need of a break, saying:</p>
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    <p>“Demi, I think you’re the one who needs a break from socials now. Time to ship off to the loony bin.”</p>
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    <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-1204630 size-full lazyload" width="1200" src="https://perezhilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Jessi-Clap-Back-At-Demi.jpg" alt="Jessi Finally Reveals The True Meaning Behind Demi's Fruity Pebbles" height="2135" />
    <figcaption id="caption-attachment-1204630" class="wp-caption-text">(c) Jessi Ngatikaura/Instagram</figcaption>
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<p>Demi later addressed Jessi's comments regarding their private life, clarifying:</p>
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    <p>“What my husband and I did one-time behind closed doors, was a consensual and private experience in our marriage. I won’t let a private act between my husband and I be a distraction from a serious act that I did not consent to.”</p>
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<p>She further accused Jessi of using her secret to divert attention from her own issues, stating:</p>
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    <p>“I shared this information with Jessi in confidence nearly two years ago. It’s very telling that she’s choosing to break storyline and bring it up now, only after her own affair has come to light.”</p>
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<h2>Final Remarks</h2>
<p>Jessi responded to Demi's claims, asserting she has been open about her experiences, while also calling Demi a bully:</p>
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    <p>“Demi can say all she wants about that. I’m a fame whore. Maybe you’re right, Demi, but what you are is much worse. What you are is a liar. You’re a bad person. You’re a bully.”</p>
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<p>Jessi also accused Demi of lying about her allegations of sexual misconduct, stating:</p>
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    <p>“Demi’s also a f**king liar. I’m sorry. I’m just going to say it. She was not sexually assaulted.”</p>
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<p>In light of these ongoing disputes, Jessi has declared she will no longer engage with Demi, stating she is “done being bullied by this person.” This situation may pose challenges for the show's production team.</p>

<h2>Looking Ahead</h2>
<p>Despite the ongoing drama, *Mormon Wives* has been renewed for a fourth season, indicating that viewers can expect more developments in the Jessi and Demi saga, even if they do not share screen time. What are your thoughts on this escalating feud? Share your opinions in the comments below.</p>

<p><em>[Image via Hulu/Good Morning America/YouTube, Demi Engemann/Instagram]</em></p>