Whitney Leavitt is leaving 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives'
Whitney Leavitt is leaving 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives'
Melina Khan, USA TODAYMon, May 4, 2026 at 1:32 PM UTC
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Whitney Leavitt is closing the curtain on "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives."
The TikTok star and actress is leaving the Hulu reality show, The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline reported.
Leavitt reportedly announced the news during her May 3 performance in "Chicago" on Broadway, according to the outlets.
The 32-year-old has starred on "Mormon Wives," the reality show following a group of Utah-based Mormon influencers known as MomTok, since it began in 2024. Its fourth season aired earlier this year.
Leavitt, a mom of three, also appeared on "Dancing with the Stars" last year. She is also slated to star in a holiday rom-com, "All For Love," coming out later this year.
USA TODAY has reached out to reps for Leavitt and Hulu.
1 / 0Ariana Madix, Whitney Leavitt, more stars as Roxie Hart in 'Chicago'
What does it take to be Roxie Hart? These stars can tell you. "Chicago," which dates back to 1926 when reporter Maurine Dallas Watkins wrote a play about actual criminals, first hit Broadway in 1975 and ran for two years before it was revived in 1996. It is now the second longest-running show ever to run on Broadway, behind "Phantom of the Opera," which ended its run in 2023. Its title character, the murderous housewife and dancer Roxie Hart, has come to life through many famous faces. Scroll to see who has played the leading lady starting with Whitney Leavitt, who will start a six-week run in the cast beginning February 2026.
Whitney Leavitt reveals 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' future during 'Chicago'
Whitney Leavitt attends FX's "The Beauty" New York Premiere at Museum of Modern Art on Jan. 14, 2026 in New York City.
Leavitt confirmed her exit from "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" during her final performance as Roxie Hart in "Chicago," per reports.
The content creator has starred in the long-running Broadway show since February. While her initial run was scheduled to end on March 15, it was extended through April 5 after high ticket sales.
Her on stage stint was extended for a second time to May 3 after it was announced that her "Dancing with the Stars" partner Mark Ballas would be joining the show for a limited run.
The influencer bid farewell to her time on Broadway with an Instagram post on May 2, writing in part that she was "feeling a roller coaster of emotions."
"Never let anyone convince you your dream is impossible. Do the work to make it happen," she continued. "I love you guys sm! Thank you for everything!!!! xx- Roxie Hart."
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Whitney Leavitt caps rocky 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' stint
From left: Mayci Neeley, Miranda McWhorter, Whitney Leavitt, Jessi Draper and Mikayla Matthews during "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" Season 4.
Leavitt's "Mormon Wives" exit won't be entirely surprising for fans of the show.
Throughout her run, she had on-and-off friendships with several fellow castmates, including Mikayla Matthews and Jen Affleck.
She also exited then returned to the group multiple times in the show's early seasons. Though Leavitt had initially planned to leave the show after its second season, she returned for an opportunity to appear on "Dancing with the Stars."
"I heard from my team 'Dancing with the Stars' was going to cast someone from 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' and that's a motivator. I'll come back for that," Leavitt said during a confessional on Season 3.
She came in sixth place on "DWTS" after being eliminated before the finale.
'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Season 5 to continue filming after Taylor Frankie Paul drama
1 / 0See 'Mormon Wives' star Taylor Frankie Paul's life in the spotlight
Taylor Frankie Paul took the reality TV world by storm in 2024 when "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" became a cultural phenomenon. The "MomTok" influencer and most recent "Bachelorette" spoke candidly about her infamous "swinging scandal" and has faced legal troubles throughout the show. See her career in the spotlight, beginning here backstage during the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026, in Hollywood, California.
Leavitt's "Mormon Wives" exit comes at a turning point for the show.
In March, reports emerged of an alleged domestic dispute between cast member Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen.
Paul, 31, was set to star on the newest season of "The Bachelorette," but ABC canceled the season days before it was set to air in light of the new abuse allegations.
Officials in Utah confirmed they were investigating the incident, but later announced they were declining to press charges.
In light of the situation, several "Mormon Wives" stars confirmed filming was put on pause, but USA TODAY confirmed last month that production on Season 5 is set to resume.
Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. Keep up with her on X @melinakh and Instagram @bymelinakhan.
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