Former HGTV star Brandon Hatmaker is choosing to no longer publicly discuss his divorce from Jen Hatmaker after his past affair scandal. Brandon, 53, explained via his Substack on Friday, September 26, why he's stepping back from the drama, writing, "Over the past few days, I've taken time to affirm what is true and respond to some of the speculation and misinformation surrounding my divorce in 2020. I did so because I believed, and still do, that it would be both hopeful and helpful." The former pastor noted that "living in the past doesn't heal anyone," so he was ready to move on.