At a Glance
- Marissa Springer posted a TikTok on Jan. 18 denying she was the woman Desmond Scott cheated with before his divorce from Kristy Scott
- The video came three days after TMZ published footage of Springer and Desmond kissing at a Houston bar
- Springer says she met Desmond for the first time that night and did not know his relationship status
- Why it matters: The public fallout from the Scotts’ split has spilled onto bystanders, bringing online threats to Springer and her family
Houston model Marissa Springer is pushing back after a viral clip showed her kissing newly separated TikTok star Desmond Scott. In a Jan. 18 TikTok, Springer told followers she wanted to “clear my name” amid speculation that she had been involved in the collapse of Scott’s 11-year marriage to influencer Kristy Scott.
The Video That Sparked Backlash
On Jan. 15, TMZ released footage of Desmond and Springer embracing and kissing at Sante, a Houston bar. The timing ignited chatter: Kristy had filed for divorce on Dec. 30, citing infidelity, according to court records obtained by News Of Los Angeles.
Springer’s response video, posted three days later, opens bluntly: “I’m gonna say this one time and one time only: I’m not the one he cheated with.”
What Springer Says Happened That Night
- She met Desmond for the first time at the bar
- Both had been drinking
- She did not ask about his social-media status and he offered no information
- No bottle was bought for her and she does not have a boyfriend
“We were obviously many drinks in. The vibes were there,” she said, adding that interrogating a stranger about their online life “isn’t how meeting people at a club works.”
Online Reaction Turns Ugly
Springer told viewers the backlash escalated beyond gossip.
“Death threats to you or your family” have arrived, she revealed, calling the harassment disproportionate to a single night out.
“Moral of the story, nobody knows what goes on behind closed doors,” she said, urging critics to “stop reaching” for villains in a private marital breakup.
Desmond’s Public Apology
Desmond has not directly addressed the Springer video, but on Jan. 10 he used Instagram Stories to acknowledge the divorce.
“I know this news has been disappointing for many, and I’m truly sorry for the hurt it has caused,” he wrote, admitting he had “made choices that I am not proud of” and had taken responsibility for them with Kristy before the split.
He asked for “privacy and compassion” and thanked supporters.
Kristy’s Silent Posts
Kristy has not issued a formal statement, yet fans dissect recent uploads for clues.
- A cooking-fail clip posted weeks before the divorce news
- A Jan. 14 carousel of her posing on a kitchen table in a red dress captioned “same address”
Neither post names Desmond, but comment sections overflow with support for the influencer who built a 30 million-plus following alongside her husband through parenting and relationship content.
Where Things Stand
News Of Los Angeles has reached out to both Springer and Desmond for additional comment; neither has replied.
Desmond broke his social-media silence Jan. 18 with a cooking video captioned “Back in the kitchen this week,” set to A$AP Rocky’s Stay Here 4 Life.
Kristy continues posting lifestyle content without referencing the divorce filing.
Springer, meanwhile, disabled comments on her clarification video and has returned to regular modeling posts, though she told viewers she expects “hate regardless.”
Key Takeaways
- Springer insists she was unaware of Desmond’s marital status when they met
- The Scotts’ fan base remains divided, flooding both families-and bystanders-with messages
- Legal proceedings continue in Texas, where Kristy cited infidelity as the grounds for ending the marriage
- Online speculation shows no sign of slowing, despite pleas for privacy from all parties involved
