Overview of Call Her Daddy — Jessi Draper: Blackmail, Orgies & Escorts
Alex Cooper interviews Jessi Draper (from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives) in a long-form episode recorded March 20. The conversation addresses two overlapping scandals: the recent domestic-violence/video revelations involving castmates Taylor and Dakota (and The Bachelorette cancellation), and Jessi’s own personal fallout — her separation and newly public divorce from husband Jordan. Jessi details allegations that Jordan used escort services (she says she has screenshots and was contacted by an escort who confirmed his number), that he blackmailed her with footage/TikTok drafts related to her kissing Marciano, that he filed for divorce via TMZ (allegedly to beat her podcast appearance), and that their marriage featured years of controlling and emotionally abusive behavior. She also covers custody, prenup protections for her business, plastic-surgery regrets, and how the cast and production have responded.
Key topics covered
- Acknowledgement of the Taylor/Dakota domestic-violence video, cast reaction, and filming pause for Secret Lives.
- Jessi’s account of her marriage breakdown and the immediate facts around her filing/separation.
- Allegations that Jordan paid escorts and participated in sex parties/orgies — Jessi says she has screenshots and was contacted by an escort service with his number.
- Blackmail: Jordan allegedly threatened to post TikTok drafts of Jessi’s past kiss with Marciano; she says that was used to control her.
- Divorce filing timeline: Jordan filed (reported by TMZ); Jessi says she ended the marriage and was blindsided by the public filing.
- Prenup and business protection: Jessi states her business (and its assets) are protected by the prenup; alimony/child-support/payouts still possible.
- Emotional abuse dynamics: examples of control, mom-shaming, gaslighting, surveillance, and how those affected Jessi’s self-worth and behavior.
- Personal aftermath: living in a hotel, custody/child arrangements, therapy, and plans to date in the future.
Timeline & major revelations (as presented by Jessi)
- Episode recorded: Friday, March 20 (she notes later news could break after recording).
- Prior knowledge: Cast knew police had a video in 2023 related to Taylor/Dakota but hadn’t seen footage; production paused at times, then cast paused filming again after more details surfaced.
- Escort allegations: Jessi says an escort service reached out when season 1 dropped with screenshots showing Jordan’s phone number and messages. She says this occurred before filming season 1.
- Marciano incident: Jessi admits she kissed Marciano twice (no sex). Jordan used the TikTok drafts of those moments as blackmail — threatening to post them.
- Separation/divorce: Jessi says she told Jordan she wanted a divorce (she told him on a Friday after deciding Thursday), then he filed (TMZ alerted her). She says he included allegations of her affair as the reason in his filings and tried to insert a clause preventing her from speaking publicly.
- Current status: Jessi has been staying in a hotel, seeing the kids during hand-offs, aiming for 50/50 custody; she has not slept at the marital home since leaving (except once). She expects alimony/child support/potential payout negotiations but insists the prenup protects her business.
Notable quotes (selected)
- “I don't like to judge someone in their darkest moment. I'll judge the mistake.”
- “I left him the next day. I was like, this can't happen anymore.”
- “He was blackmailing me with Marciano texts… anytime he was mad he'd say, ‘I'm going to post them. I'm going to ruin your life.’ ”
- “Everything's been my money for the last three years.”
- “If anyone's been in a situation like mine: you're worthy and you're enough and you can do it.”
Impact on cast, show and public response
- Secret Lives: production initially paused when the cast learned of police reports; the cast then voluntarily stopped filming to process events. Future of the season and a reunion is unclear.
- The Bachelorette: Taylor’s season was canceled after video footage circulated publicly.
- Mom Talk / Dad Talk: Mom Talk is strained by the events; Jessi believes Dad Talk’s future is likely over given current backlash. Public response to Jessi’s divorce has been largely supportive.
- Media leaks/speculation: Jessi suspects Dakota (or someone aligned with him) may have leaked material to TMZ; there’s widespread online scrutiny of multiple parties.
Legal & financial points
- Prenup: Jessi says the prenup was valid and signed; her attorneys told her her business assets are protected and cannot be taken.
- Divorce filing: Jordan filed (publicly reported). Jessi says he listed her alleged affair as justification; she calls that inaccurate/misleading.
- Financial outcomes expected: Jessi anticipates alimony, child support, and possibly a payout; she accepts a financial settlement partly to provide stability for the kids.
- Custody: Jessi plans to pursue a 50/50 custody arrangement; currently kids live primarily at the marital home with Jordan while she picks them up and has them in the evenings.
Emotional dynamics & patterns described
- Long-term controlling behavior: daily criticism, mom-shaming, controlling schedules and social life, gaslighting, monitoring location/cameras, and emotional manipulation.
- Blackmail and fear: Jordan allegedly used evidence (TikToks/drafts) to threaten exposure, which Jessi says trapped her and contributed to staying in the marriage longer.
- Coping mechanisms: Jessi names people-pleasing, stuffing emotions, and cosmetic procedures as ways she tried to regain control; she now regrets some surgeries and cites therapy and self-reflection.
- Physical/intimacy impact: Jessi describes her body reacting with panic during intimacy and notes sexual avoidance after their separation-and-reconciliation attempts.
Main takeaways
- This episode is Jessi Draper’s long, personal account of an abusive, controlling relationship that she says included blackmail and deceit.
- She alleges Jordan used escort services and possibly spent her money on parties; she claims to have direct proof (screenshots) and a contact from an escort service who provided evidence tied to his phone number.
- The prenup reportedly protects her business assets; financial negotiations (alimony/child support/payout) remain to be settled.
- Secret Lives production and the cast paused filming amid the Taylor/Dakota revelations; the show’s future is uncertain while the cast focuses on safety and mental health.
- Jessi emphasizes recovery: therapy, reclaiming agency, and being open with her children in the future about lessons learned.
- Many claims are allegations as told by Jessi on the podcast; some facts (police reports, TMZ filings, the Bachelorette cancellation) are public and documented separately.
Caveats / context for listeners
- The interview contains Jessi’s personal claims and recollections. Some allegations (escorts, orgies, who leaked what) are asserted by her and may be disputed in other accounts or legal filings.
- Alex Cooper and Jessi note the recording date (March 20); further developments could have occurred after the taping.
- Production and legal matters (court documents, police records) will clarify some details in time — this episode is Jessi’s version and perspective.
Final note
Jessi frames the episode as both an explanation and a reckoning: she owns mistakes she made (the Marciano kisses), but portrays herself as a victim of long-term control and blackmail. The episode is meant to give context to what viewers saw on reality TV and to explain why she chose to separate and speak openly now.