Who is Marissa Springer? All about the woman spotted kissing Desmond Scott amid his divorce

Marissa Springer named as woman seen with Desmond Scott during divorce proceedings

The highly publicized divorce of social media influencers Kristy Scott and Desmond Scott continues to unfold, with new attention now focused on a woman recently seen with Desmond Scott.

Just days after Kristy filed for divorce citing infidelity, Desmond was spotted kissing a woman at a Houston bar, a moment that quickly went viral across social media platforms.

According to TMZ, the woman seen with Desmond Scott has been identified as Marissa Springer, a 24-year-old Houston-based model who is reportedly pursuing a master’s degree in business.

Sources present at the bar, Sante, said Marissa and Desmond met for the first time that evening through a mutual friend. Those sources claimed Marissa was unaware of Desmond’s identity, his social media following, or his ongoing divorce proceedings and believed him to be single at the time.

Desmond Scott was spotted kissing a mystery woman after his wife Kristy filed for divorce.

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— TMZ (@TMZ) January 15, 2026

What reportedly began as a casual interaction escalated into heavy flirting, drinks, and a public make-out session that was captured on video. In the viral clip, Desmond is seen with Marissa sitting on his lap as the two kiss and embrace, appearing unconcerned about being filmed. TMZ reported that the pair appeared to have instant chemistry, though it remains unclear whether their interaction extended beyond that night.

The timing of the video drew significant backlash online, as it surfaced just one day after news of Desmond and Kristy Scott’s divorce became public. Kristy filed for divorce on December 30, 2025, stating there was no chance of reconciliation and citing infidelity as the cause of the separation. The footage led many to speculate whether Marissa was connected to the alleged cheating mentioned in the divorce filing, though TMZ’s sources maintain that the two had only met that night.

Before the video circulated widely, Desmond had already addressed the divorce publicly. In an Instagram Story posted on January 10, 2026, he apologized to Kristy, their family, and others affected by the public scrutiny surrounding their split. He wrote that 2025 had been a difficult year for their marriage and acknowledged making decisions he was not proud of, adding that he had taken responsibility for his actions and that the couple ultimately decided to divorce. He also stated that Kristy would always be important in his life as the mother of their children.

Kristy and Desmond Scott met during their school years and married in August 2014 as teenagers. Over the years, they built a successful family-focused social media brand, The Scotts, sharing prank videos, lifestyle content, and moments with their two sons, Vance, 7, and Westin, 6.

According to divorce documents obtained by Us Weekly, Kristy indicated that the couple plans to enter into a written agreement regarding custody, visitation, child support, and division of marital property, with the court to intervene if an agreement cannot be reached.

As the divorce proceedings continue, public interest remains high, with Marissa Springer’s brief appearance alongside Desmond Scott adding another layer of scrutiny to the influencer couple’s separation.