Many reality stars are mainly confined to their respective series. Perhaps they have a chance to break out by appearing on another show via something like a competition show or spinoff, but rarely does someone have the crossover power tosingle-handedly alter the course of events on two separate and non-related shows.By doing just that,Marciano Brunettehas officially entered the chat to be considered for the third season ofHouse of Villains.
Though eagle-eyed fans may have noticed him during Season 11 ofVanderpump Rules, his first starring role came on anotherLisa Vanderpump-driven series. Upon meeting him onVanderpump Villa’s first season, despite his charismatic demeanor, he immediately gave off ick vibes. There was always something off about him, but when it came to making entertainment, he was a breakout star. It was inevitable he’d return for Season 2. Little did anyone know that being fired would not be his Season 2 claim to fame. Instead, it became his impact onHulu’s sister series,The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. While he was the talk of many discussions duringSLOMW’s sophomore season,his cameo in the season finale ensured his villain status.
Marciano Brunette Owns His Villain Moniker
Hoping he would have a rise to stardom like many of his counterparts onVanderpump Rules, Marciano made his central storyline onVanderpump Villaabout his toxic relationship with fellow serverHannah Fouch. The lovebirds had direct comparisons toJax TaylorandStassi Schroeder, but by Season 2, they were exes on the outs. Before getting fired for crossing boundaries, Marciano made waves in the castle when MomTok came for their trip to Italy. He turned up the heat by engaging in some flirting with MomTok’s newfound resident villain,Demi Engemann. Butwhat was seen duringVanderpump Villawas only part of the story, as the aftermath leaped over to Season 2 ofThe Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.
Many of the stars of MomTok kept bringing up flirting in any conversation that was convenient. Though Marciano was lightly mentioned, it was all about Demi, what she did, and how her husband,Bret Engemann, felt. Perhaps to push the attention and focus off that topic, Demi spent most of her second season exposing her vile jealous side through her failed attempt to convince the moms to oust de facto leaderTaylor Frankie Paulfrom MomTok. ButMarciano’s name just couldn’t leave the ladies' mouths as rumors swirledabout some off-show kissing between the formerVanderpump Villastar and MomTok’s hair entrepreneurJessi Ngatikaura.
While there was much contention about what exactly they engaged in during the cast trip to Italy, Marciano’s mission to crossover to the other hit Hulu series was solely based on creating chaos. In the finale of Season 2,Layla Taylorinnocently (hopefully)invited him to Utah to learn the full story about him and Demi. He said about Demi, “I didn’t really understand the boundaries. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t at least try and kiss her.” But he wasn’t finished. He dropped a bomb about the allegations circling about his real-world smooch with Jessi. Not only did he reveal that, according to him, it was factual, but it was actually a bit more of an intimate affair. The bomb was dropped, andMarciano was salivating, knowing he had just secured himself a major role in Season 3.
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Social media gives it all away.
Marciano Brings the Drama Off Camera
Marciano has found himself asreality television’s newest and likely most despised villain.Because public opinion has soured on Demi after her antics in Season 2, his alignment about potentially fabricating the truth with MomTok’s least-liked “fan favorite” is likely going to backfire and amplify his villainous tendencies. For many fans, the truth of the allegations is uncertain, especially as teased in the “to be continued” teaser at the end. But the potential that he is working in tandem with Demi to take down Jessi is a new level of villainy.
Has he ensured himself his own Scandoval?As we all await to find out how it plays out,Marciano’s impact on MomTok has not gone unnoticed.We knew that Jessi and Demi had a falling out, but the magnitude is larger than imagined. And this villain is now at the center of it. Perhaps this was just his hope to extend his time in the spotlight, but as Jessi’s husband,Jordan Ngatikaura, stated in the future episode teaser, “This is going to be headlines. The truth always reveals itself. He knows that this is ruining my family and my life.”
With the women on a press blitz to talk about the successful second season, Jessi has toed the line as to how she can discuss the speculation. Appearing onThe Viall Files, she revealed, “I will say that reality TV is hard on any relationship, whether it’s a friendship or a marriage. And we’ve been through a lot, and now it’s gonna be public. We’re working through things, and we’re trying our best, but things are a little tricky right now.” Acknowledging she was restricted to what she could say, she toldNick Viall, “There’s so much more that I’m excited to share becauseI think people will be able to relate to my story.” So, did Marciano and Jessi actually hook up?The Secret Lives of Mormon Wiveshas us waiting for the next drop of episodes, with all eyes on Marciano until then.
The Secret Lives of Mormon WivesandVanderpump Villaare available to stream on Hulu in the U.S.
The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is a reality TV series premiering on Hulu on June 09, 2025. The show follows a group of Mormon mom influencers whose lives are turned upside down by a swinging sex scandal that makes international headlines. The series explores themes of faith, friendship, and reputation as these women navigate the fallout and attempt to maintain their social standing within the community.
Vanderpump Villa
Follows the hand-picked crew of Lisa Vanderpump’s opulent French villa as they live and cooperate to satisfy each extravagant want of their affluent visitors.
