Whitney Leavitt confirms exit from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives after her final Broadway performance, citing a need for a break from the reality series.
- May 4, 2026
AceShowbiz - Whitney Leavitt has officially announced she will be leaving the reality series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. This confirmation came during her final performance in the Broadway production of Chicago, where she played the role of Roxie Hart. After the show, she reiterated her decision to The Hollywood Reporter, signaling a firm departure from the series.
Whitney Leavitt was among the original cast members when The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives debuted in 2024. However, her involvement in the show has been inconsistent. Sources indicate she returned only for the third season, motivated in part by the opportunity to join Dancing With the Stars. In a candid confessional, she shared, "After last season, I did decide to step away from the show, but I never quit MomTok. I was always in MomTok, still a part of that group. I just really needed a break, but then 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 participated in season 34 of Dancing With the Stars, finishing in sixth place. Following this, she took on the role of Roxie Hart in Chicago. The show saw its highest attendance numbers when DWTS professional Mark Ballas joined her as Billy Flynn for several performances.
The production of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives recently resumed filming after a police investigation into an alleged domestic violence incident involving cast member Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen. Protective orders have been issued between the two, and according to People magazine, neither will be returning for season 5. However, Paul publicly disputed this via a comment on People’s Instagram page, stating, "That's not the call I got."
With Whitney Leavitt stepping away and the controversy surrounding other cast members, the upcoming season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives faces significant changes. Fans will be watching closely to see how the show adapts to these developments.
