Kristy Scott and Desmond Scott were one of the internet’s favourite couples. However, on January 9, 2026 (ET), fans were left shocked when news broke that Kristy had filed for divorce from her husband. What further left the fans stunned was the fact that the alleged court filing cited ‘infidelity’ as the reason for their separation. As the fans navigate through this heartbreaking reality, let us take a look at everything we know about the TikTok star.
Who is Desmond Scott?
Desmond Scott was born on January 10, 1994, in the United States, according to Famous Birthdays. Before rising to fame with TikTok, Desmond worked as a chef in Houston. He even has a page dedicated to cooking on TikTok, @desmondthechef, where he shows himself making food in the kitchen. He married Kristy in 2014. However, while little is known about his life before TikTok, he was immensely loved as a ‘green flag’ husband before news of their divorce made headlines.