Demi Engemann Fights Back: Slams Cheating Allegations as 'False and Slanderous'

Well, the drama never really sleeps in the world of reality television, does it? This time, it’s Demi Engemann, a familiar face from 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,' who's finding herself squarely in the spotlight, and not for the reasons she might prefer. She's been forced to publicly address some pretty serious accusations about her marriage, vehemently denying claims that she's been unfaithful to her husband, Bret Engemann.

It all seemingly started brewing when her former co-star, Chase McWhorter, decided to drop a bombshell comment on Instagram. In a remark that has since been deleted – because, of course, it was – Chase reportedly alleged that Demi, who is 32, "still cheats on Bret like it's a part-time job." Ouch. That's a strong claim, especially when thrown out there for the whole internet to see.

But Demi wasn't about to take that sitting down, and frankly, who can blame her? She hit back swiftly on Thursday, September 24th, with a clear, concise, and frankly, quite sassy denial. She posted, outlining two things she's "never done": "1. Cheated on Bret, 2: Taken anything Chase McWhorter says seriously." Talk about a mic drop! It really shows she's not letting those words get under her skin, at least not publicly.

Her husband, Bret Engemann, 48, also quickly jumped to her defense, echoing Demi's sentiment. He released a statement of his own, clarifying that Chase "removed his false and slanderous comment because it was false and slanderous. Hope this helps." It's a united front, to say the least, suggesting they're very much on the same page regarding these allegations.

This whole kerfuffle appears to have been stirred up in the wake of a recent podcast episode. On September 21st, Jessi Draper, another cast member from 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,' appeared on the 'CHEERS! with Avery Woods' podcast. During their chat, Jessi delved into Demi's relationships with her former castmates, perhaps inadvertently setting the stage for Chase's dramatic social media outburst.

It’s worth noting that Demi actually stepped away from 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' during the filming of its fourth season, citing mental health as her primary reason. And let's be real, her relationship with Bret, who is 16 years her senior, has always been a hot topic on the show since it premiered in September 2024. Their intimate life, in particular, was often a prominent point of discussion, which likely only adds fuel to the public speculation fires whenever something like this comes up.

Adding another layer to the narrative, some reports have resurfaced regarding Bret Engemann's past. He was previously charged with domestic violence and criminal mischief after an incident involving his ex-wife, Angie Harrington, who you might remember from 'The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.' However, those charges were reportedly dropped. This historical context, while seemingly unrelated to the current cheating claims, can sometimes unfortunately color public perception.

In the end, it really boils down to this: Chase McWhorter made a serious accusation in a public forum, but from all accounts, he didn't offer a shred of evidence to back it up. Both Demi and Bret Engemann have come out strongly denying the claims, painting them as baseless and defamatory. It's a classic reality TV saga – accusations fly, denials are issued, and the public is left to wonder. But for now, the Engemanns seem intent on putting these particular rumors to bed.