The reunion of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives brought unexpected surprises and intense drama, especially with Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt joining Dancing With the Stars.
Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt Join Dancing With the Stars
Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt from Hulu’s hit reality show The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives are set to join the upcoming season of Dancing With the Stars.
Reunion Special Highlights
The announcement came during the reunion special for the second season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Host Nick Viall revealed that most of the MomTok ladies had auditioned for the show. He first announced Affleck’s participation, followed by the surprise reveal of Leavitt joining as well.
Drama and Tensions
The main cast, including Taylor Frankie Paul, Leavitt, Layla Taylor, Affleck, Mikayla Matthews, Mayci Neeley, Jessi Ngatikaura, and Miranda McWhorter, gathered for a drama-filled evening. Demi Engemann was notably absent, which sparked significant conversation, as many women have distanced themselves from her. Clips of Engemann on Viall’s podcast were shown, where she cited a scheduling conflict for her absence.
MomTok resumed its drama from the second season, discussing topics like Engemann’s cheating allegations and whether Leavitt could take accountability for her actions. Leavitt found herself at odds with several cast members, leading to heated exchanges.
Accountability Votes
During the reunion, Viall conducted a hand vote on whether Paul and Leavitt take accountability for their actions. The results were telling, with nearly the entire group voting for Paul and only McWhorter voting for Leavitt.
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Relationship Revelations
Paul’s tumultuous relationship with her ex, Dakota Mortensen, was revisited, with Paul declaring, “We will never be together.” She reiterated Mortensen’s infidelity throughout the season.
Serious Discussions
Despite the drama, the cast also touched on serious issues. Leavitt’s husband, Connor, spoke about his past trauma, while Taylor shared her struggles with body image and suicidal thoughts. McWhorter discussed her history of sexual abuse, leading to a moment of reconciliation between her and Leavitt.
Looking Ahead
The reunion concluded with a sneak peek of season three, featuring Neely proclaiming, “MomTok survived.” The teaser hinted at growing divisions, especially between Engemann and the rest of the group, culminating in Leavitt’s announcement of starting her own MomTok.
