Kristy Scott is once again at the center of a viral conversation after new details surfaced about the woman her estranged husband, Desmond Scott, was caught kissing in public.
Days after footage of Desmond Scott making out with a mystery woman at a Houston bar spread across social media, that woman has now been identified. According to TMZ, she is Marissa Springer, a 24-year-old local Houston model who is currently in school pursuing a master’s degree in business.
The outlet reports that Desmond and Marissa Springer met for the first time that very night at the Houston bar Sante. They were introduced through a mutual friend, and sources say Marissa had no idea who Desmond was or that he had any kind of online following. More importantly, she allegedly believed he was single.
What followed, according to sources, was an instant spark. A few drinks turned into flirting, and the night escalated quickly. By the time cameras caught them, Desmond was seen kissing Marissa Springer openly as she sat on his lap. Whether the interaction goes any further remains unclear.
Still, the timing has raised eyebrows.
The video began circulating just weeks after Kristy Scott filed for divorce in Harris County, Texas. Court records cited by People show that Kristy officially filed on December 30, alleging infidelity as the reason for the split. The filing set off widespread speculation, especially given how quickly Desmond appeared to move on in public.
TMZ previously reported that Desmond later acknowledged wrongdoing, admitting that he made “choices” he was “not proud of.” He has since apologized publicly, saying Kristy and their family remain his priority, even as the marriage comes to an end.
Online, however, the reaction has been intense.
Many fans quickly zeroed in on the identity of the woman involved, sparking heated discussions about her race, although there has been no factual information about her background online. While Marissa Springer herself appears to have been unaware of Desmond’s marital status, the optics of the situation have fueled debate, particularly among supporters who feel Kristy has been humiliated in the public eye.
Kristy, for her part, has remained silent.
Known for her composure and carefully curated presence online, she has not addressed the footage, the identification of the woman, or the growing backlash surrounding Desmond’s actions. Instead, court documents suggest she is focused on formally closing this chapter, citing no chance of reconciliation.
