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Whitney Leavitt announces Secret Lives of Mormon Wives exit amid Taylor Frankie Paul drama

Whitney Leavitt announces Secret Lives of Mormon Wives exit amid Taylor Frankie Paul drama

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Whitney Leavitt is leaving The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, she announced during her final performance in Chicago on Broadway Sunday. The Hulu reality series is currently embroiled in drama amid an alleged domestic violence incident involving stars Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex, Dakota Mortensen. In video footage obtained by TMZ, Leavitt was shown on stage reading a note announcing her departure from the show. Her representatives have since confirmed her exit to multiple outlets. Since starring SLOMW, which follows a group of Mormon momfluencers caught in the midst of a swinging sex scandal, Leavitt has gone on to compete on Dancing With The Stars — finishing as a semi-finalist last year — before landing her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago. “I’ve always loved the entertainment industry,” Leavitt, 32, said in an interview with running influencer Kate Mackz …

Whitney Leavitt Leaving ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Cast

Whitney Leavitt Leaving ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Cast

Published by Daniella Wilson

Whitney Leavitt is saying goodbye to The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. The reality star turned Broadway darling announced that she is departing the Hulu series during her final performance in Chicago on Sunday. The Hollywood Reporter further confirmed that she is exiting the show’s cast. Leavitt has been a full-time cast member on the Emmy-nominated reality series since its debut in September 2024. After an impressive turn on Dancing With the Stars‘ 34th season, she joined Chicago to star as Roxie Hart and is set to make her feature debut in a holiday rom-com for Ninth House Productions that she’s also executive producing later this year. During her starring turn in Chicago, the musical earned its highest recorded total. After extending her Broadway stay, her DWTS professional partner Mark Ballas also joined her for a number of shows; her final performance was on Sunday. Leavitt’s departure arrives amid a hectic time for Mormon Wives. On April 21, THR confirmed that production on the series would resume after a pause initiated by an internal investigation surrounding Taylor Frankie …

Jeffries calls Karoline Leavitt a ‘stone-cold liar’

Jeffries calls Karoline Leavitt a ‘stone-cold liar’

Published by Sam Flores

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Monday called White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt a “stone-cold liar” after she blamed Democrats for the Saturday shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. “I think that what’s interesting to me, as you pointed out, is that the so-called White House press secretary, who’s a disgrace,… Source link

Magic Trick Performed on Karoline Leavitt Before WHCD Shooting Revealed

Magic Trick Performed on Karoline Leavitt Before WHCD Shooting Revealed

Published by Daniella Wilson

Mentalist Oz Pearlman, who hosted the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner Saturday night, is revealing the magic trick he performed on Karoline Leavitt moments before shots were fired. Pearlman was seen speaking with the White House press secretary and First Lady Melania Trump, who was sitting next to President Donald Trump, and then showing them a mysterious piece of paper. Moments later, they all ducked to the ground behind the table on stage, before Trump and Melania were rushed out of the Washington Hilton ballroom. ABC News chief Washington correspondent Jonathan Karl later caught up with the mentalist, who revealed what was written on the paper. “Karoline Leavitt, the press secretary, said, ‘Challenged me. I’m having a baby next week.’ We were talking about it because we both have children, and she goes, ‘Can you guess what I’m naming my daughter?’ And so this was happening backstage,” he said. “We were interrupted because the president walked in. And so I said, ‘Let’s save it for when we get up on the dais.’” Pearlman later went on …

Mark Ballas on his controversial final freestyle with Whitney Leavitt: ‘It had nothing to do with DWTS’

Mark Ballas on his controversial final freestyle with Whitney Leavitt: ‘It had nothing to do with DWTS’

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Mark Ballas has returned to Broadway after a celebrated season on Dancing With the Stars — even if it didn’t turn out as many had hoped. Ballas, 39, the son of head Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas, is a three-time Mirrorball Trophy winner; his most recent victory came with partner Charli D’Amelio in 2022, ending a 13-year draught that saw him take multiple breaks from the competition series. After his last win, he announced his retirement from the show, citing the toll it took on his body. But he returned for season 34 in 2025 with a vengeance, partnering with The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Whitney Leavitt to deliver some of the most talked-about routines of the season. Ballas is now starring on Broadway in Chicago, playing Billy Flynn opposite Leavitt as Roxie Hart in a creative partnership …

Leavitt says Powell probe ‘not necessarily dropped,’ ‘just under a different authority’

Leavitt says Powell probe ‘not necessarily dropped,’ ‘just under a different authority’

Published by Sam Flores

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Friday sought to signal that the legal pressure was not off Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, despite the Justice Department dropping its investigation into his handling of renovations at the central bank. Leavitt said “the case is not necessarily dropped,” pointing to a statement released by Jeanine Pirro,… Source link

Karoline Leavitt in Donald Trump’s phone number joke as she announces ‘my last gaggle’ | World | News

Karoline Leavitt in Donald Trump’s phone number joke as she announces ‘my last gaggle’ | World | News

Published by Sam Flores

Karoline Leavitt joked about several members of the press having the mobile phone number of Donald Trump after the US President spoke to several news outlets in recent days. The heavily pregnant press secretary is expected to give birth to her second child next week, according to a White House official. Speaking to the press for what is likely the last time before giving birth, she said on Thursday: “I know all of you have the president’s phone number personally, so I have no doubt that you will have a shortage of statements and news from this building while I’m gone.” She also said: “This will likely be my last gaggle for some time. As you can see, I’m about ready to have a baby any minute, so I’ll see you guys very soon.” Since the start of the war in late February, President Trump has reportedly picked up the phone to more than 30 journalists, including the BBC. According to The Times, his personal number has become widely circulated among journalists and political figures …

Karoline Leavitt supports Justin Bieber’s divisive Coachella set

Karoline Leavitt supports Justin Bieber’s divisive Coachella set

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt appeared to enjoy Justin Bieber’s divisive headlining Coachella set — or at least the portion where he put his Christian faith on display. The Grammy-winning pop star, 32, who once labeled himself a “Jesus guy” on Instagram, performed during the first Saturday of the popular Southern California music festival. Bieber covered numerous throwbacks, including his earliest hit “Baby,” as well as newer songs off of his 2025 albums, Swag and Swag II. At one point in his stripped-down set, he sang an intimate rendition of his worship song, “GLORY VOICE MEMO.” The moment was lauded by the religious Instagram account sonofgodposts, which reposted a clip of his cover overlayed with the text: “Justin Bieber takes Coachella to CHURCH.” Leavitt, 28, later reshared the post to her Instagram Story. Justin Bieber performed on the main stage at Coachella …

Whitney Leavitt on SLOMW Potential Exit, Broadway, DWTS, Acting

Whitney Leavitt on SLOMW Potential Exit, Broadway, DWTS, Acting

Published by Daniella Wilson

Whitney Leavitt comes from the reality television world, but she’s making sure that won’t be what she’s remembered for.  Since The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives hit Hulu in September 2024, the show’s cast has been catapulted into swift stardom. Most of those opportunities have orbited the reality TV space, with Leavitt herself competing on ABC’s buzziest Dancing With the Stars installment last year.  And then, following quite the impressive run on the competitive dance series, Leavitt landed the leading role in Chicago on Broadway. Later this year, she’ll also make her feature film debut in a holiday rom-com for Ninth House Productions that she’s also executive producing. All the while, she’s been starring in Mormon Wives and filming for future unreleased seasons. But Leavitt tells The Hollywood Reporter she’s ready to take on new challenges that may lead her away from the Hulu series.  “I wouldn’t be where I am without [The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,]” Leavitt says, continuing, “But it feels like it’s time to challenge myself in other ways and fulfill …