David Preston Jessop has attracted the media’s attention due to his connection with reality TV personality Robyn Brown. The latter came into the limelight when she decided to walk down the aisle with Sister Wives star Kody Brown. Since then, Robyn has been in the headlines, and fans remain curious to know more about her past. They have wondered what her ex-husband looked like and what was the reason for her divorce from him. Recently, the infamous name, David Preston Jessop, has again surfaced on the internet due to some shocking revelations about him! Who is he? Why is he a controversial figure?
Who Is Robyn’s Ex-Husband, David Preston Jessop?
David Preston Jessop was born in Montana, USA, on August 26, 1979. He belonged to a family of nine brothers and was “second-youngest” among them. Apparently, his upbringing was unconventional, considering his household’s adherence to polygamy. As per the reports, David’s dad, Louis, also had multiple wives, and his mother, Mary, was initially married to his uncle and then decided to walk down the aisle with his dad. As Louis had many wives, David Preston Jessop has many siblings now.
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According to the reports, David is an American who grew up in Montana. He studied and ended up opting for the field of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Condition business. Though many sources have tried their best to know more about him, Preston prefers to stay out of the limelight and live a low-key life. But in 2018, he created a controversy when he went behind bars for assault. As per the reports, he was accused of attacking a family member and causing injury. But soon, David Preston Jessop was released and was ordered to pay fines.
How Did David Preston Jessop Meet Robyn?
Now a famous TV star, Robyn Brown and David Preston Jessop initially met in Montana in the late 1990s. The latter came from a polygamous family and was still studying at the time. They fell in love, and their relationship started growing at a great pace. But before they could realize Robyn became pregnant at the age of about 20 years. In June 1999, they got married, and around the same time, the Sister Wives star gave birth to their first child, Dayton.
Robyn was allegedly devastated when she learned about her pregnancy but decided to move on and make her relationship work for a better future. Hence, it seems that the pregnancy was the reason for their togetherness, and fans feel that she wasn’t interested in David Preston Jessop on a long-term basis. Yet, over the years, the couple had two more children, Aurora Alice and Breanna Rose. Recent reports have raised doubts about Robyn’s account of how she met and married her ex-spouse, leading some viewers to question her story.
Did Robyn Brown Lie About David Preston Jessop?
In Season 17 of Sister Wives, Robyn Brown claimed that she had to undergo a procedure via the church to part ways with David. But recently, a blogger named Katie Joy revealed the truth behind this claim. As per her, a source disclosed that Robyn never actually got married in a temple! Moreover, she was pregnant, which reduced her chances of doing so as well. So, the church actually didn’t hold any kind of authority over David Preston Jessop and Robyn’s reunion.
As per the source, when David and Robyn parted ways, the church didn’t have any role in the process. The former’s family encouraged him to file for a divorce. Though they got some “counseling,” their “spiritual release” wasn’t through a proper channel. The insider further added that Robyn never allowed David Preston Jessop to have another wife but always wanted to become a great “actor.” On the other hand, the source claimed that the latter knew how Robyn was but never spoke about her publicly because, initially, fans used to love her!
Why Did Robyn Leave David Preston Jessop?
When Robyn decided to walk down the aisle with Kody, fans became curious about the reason why she left her ex-husband, David Preston Jessop, in the first place. Apparently, the former had talked about her failed marriage in the past. She claimed that she had a turbulent relationship with David and suffered a lot. As per Robyn, her ex was “abusive” with her and her kids as well. Hence, she tried to adjust to the dynamics but ended up parting ways with David Preston Jessop within a year and a half.
Apparently, Robyn has even talked about her previous marriage in her memoir Becoming Sister Wives- The Story of an Unconventional Marriage. But David never really spoke about it at all. There were many instances when the media gave him a chance, to tell the truth. But he preferred not to have a word on it and never talked about his side of the story. This further made the viewers wonder if these so-called accusations were true because David Preston Jessop never even tried to defend himself.
David Preston Jessop Shares 3 Kids With Robyn
David Preston and Robyn Brown share three kids who Kody Brown later adopted. Initially, they welcomed their first child David Preston Jesson Jr (now Dayton), on January 16, 2000. Apparently, Robyn conceived her son before walking down the aisle. Hence, after getting married to David, she gave birth to her first daughter and second child, named Aurora Alice, on June 4, 2002. Then after almost three years, the couple had their third kid, named Breanna Rose, on October 7, 2005.
Apparently, as per the current scenario, it appears that David Preston Jessop doesn’t have a great relationship with his three kids. All of them obtained the Brown surname well and seemed to be happy with Kody being their father. During the time of their adoption, Meri revealed in a tweet that these three kids hadn’t even seen their biological father, David, for about two years now. Hence, there is a fair chance that they still share an estranged bond with each other. In the past, a source close to David revealed that letting his kids become a part of the television was perhaps the last thing that he wanted for them. So, this could have added up to the issues among them.
How Is David Preston Jessop Related To Christine Brown?
David Preston Jessop is not only a controversial person but has a dramatic background as well. Recently, fans couldn’t believe their eyes when they got to know about Christine’s relationship with Robyn’s ex-husband. As per the reports, Jessop is actually the former’s cousin! He was also a part of the Apostolic United Brethren (AUB) church, just like Christine was. But that’s not the most shocking part! Apparently, not only Christine but Kody Brown is also related to David Preston Jessop.
Many sources have confirmed that David Preston Jessop and Kody Brown are third cousins! Fans feel that they even have a resemblance. Hence, this makes it apparent that Robyn’s present husband is technically related to her kids with Jessop! Moreover, the latter even has a family connection with Meri Brown. He is somewhere related to her because of his stepmother. So, it seems that David isn’t a new man for the Browns, and he has some old bonds with them.
What Is David Preston Jessop Suffering From? Is He Fine?
David Preston Jessop was recently reported to be suffering from cancer. It is chronic Myeloid Leukemia, because of which he is struggling to control his white blood cells. His family has set up a GoFundMe campaign and is trying their best to raise money for him. As per the site, they have raised $5,354 USD out of the $50,000 goal because of 109 generous donors! But it seems that David began suffering badly as he was facing some severe internal problems because of his chemo pills.
Doctors named Dr. Lalonde, Dr. Schlecten, and Dr. Lindford, Ph.D. Caley Steel are working hard to save him. But David’s condition is deteriorating day by day. Due to his medical state, Preston’s finances have taken a hit, but he works daily to support his family and make things better for them. Moreover, a fan recently commented on Paedon’s picture and claimed that Robyn’s kids aren’t aware of David Preston Jessop’s condition. The user claimed that the star kids aren’t in touch with their biological father, and the matriarch is also reportedly not revealing the truth to them.
Where Is David Preston Jessop Now? Is He Married?
David Preston Jessop is determined to live a low-key life. He is currently 44 years old, and it has been years since he was last seen in public. After all the domestic violence accusations, the celeb decided to distance himself from the world. As per his GoFundMe page, he now has a “beautiful wife” and “four children.” This confirms the fact that David Preston Jessop did walk down the aisle after parting ways with Robyn with a woman named Jen. She is a stay-at-home mom who homeschools. The page further revealed that his family is the reason why David is determined to fight back and work hard.
David decided to finally distance himself from the Apostolic United Brethren (AUB) church and is living his life on his terms now. But it seems he isn’t doing well these days. As per Preston’s July update, he spent hours getting an IV and blood draw thrice as much as his blood was really thick. His doctors revealed that his white blood cell count is extremely high. Apparently, David’s white blood cell count is 117,000 (the normal range is 4,500 to 7,000), which makes it clear that he is really critical now. He has lost a lot of weight, and his body is in severe pain!
David’s family and doctors are trying hard to save him, but things are slipping down rapidly. We will update this section as we get to know more about his latest medical condition.
