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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 …

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 …