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Bachelor Fantake calls 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' season 5 'a mistake'
Reality TV commentary channel Bachelor Fantake released a recap calling the fifth season of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" a mistake despite watching and covering it. The video drew 119,000 views in 38 hours.
September 13, 2026 at 4:02 AM MT · via YouTube / Bachelor Fantake · 2 sources
ABC shelves Taylor Frankie Paul's 'Bachelorette' season amid domestic violence allegations
ABC has shelved production on Taylor Frankie Paul's season of "The Bachelorette" following allegations of domestic violence, according to ABC News. The network made the decision after reviewing the charges, which stem from an incident involving Paul and her partner.
September 13, 2026 at 1:02 AM MT · via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 3 sources
Whitney Leavitt's Mormon background explored in viral video
Alyssa Grenfell's YouTube video examining Whitney Leavitt's Latter-day Saint background has drawn 138,773 views in 15 hours. Leavitt, a cast member of Hulu's "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," completed a mission, married in an LDS temple, and attended BYU before gaining national attention through MomTok.
September 12, 2026 at 3:19 AM MT · via YouTube / Alyssa Grenfell
Secret Lives of Mormon Wives returns for Season 5
Hulu's Secret Lives of Mormon Wives will return for Season 5, USA Today reports, following the show's continued ratings success. The series follows MomTok influencers in Utah navigating relationships, faith, and social media careers.
September 9, 2026 at 9:03 PM MT · via USA Today · 5 sources
ABC shelves Taylor Frankie Paul's 'Bachelorette' season amid abuse allegations
ABC has shelved a planned season of 'The Bachelorette' featuring Taylor Frankie Paul following domestic violence allegations, ABC News reports. The network announced the decision after new details emerged about Paul's arrest earlier this year on charges of aggravated assault and child abuse.
September 8, 2026 at 5:02 PM MT · via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 6 sources
Taylor Frankie Paul confirmed for 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Season 6
Taylor Frankie Paul will return for Season 6 of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' on Hulu, IMDb reports, despite ABC's decision to shelve her previously announced 'Bachelorette' season amid domestic abuse allegations.
September 6, 2026 at 4:02 PM MT · via IMDb · 3 sources
Whitney Leavitt discusses 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' season 5 plans
Whitney Leavitt spoke with ABC News about "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" and plans for the show's upcoming season.
September 5, 2026 at 6:02 PM MT · via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 3 sources
Ex-Mormon creator examines Utah beauty standards and perfectionism
Ex-Mormon YouTuber Alyssa Grenfell examines how Mormon culture shaped Utah's distinctive beauty standards in a video that drew over 183,000 views in 22 hours. Grenfell interviews Samantha Shelley about expectations that women be "thin, blonde, polished, youthful, modest, sexy" while appearing effortlessly natural.
September 5, 2026 at 12:03 PM MT · via YouTube / Alyssa Grenfell
RHOSLC's Jen Shah released from federal prison after fraud conviction
Jennifer Shah, the former Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star, has been released from federal prison after serving time for running a nationwide telemarketing fraud scheme, The Hollywood Reporter reports. "I feel blessed. I feel free," Shah said in an exclusive statement.
September 3, 2026 at 9:03 AM MT · via The Hollywood Reporter
DWTS producer explains 'Secret Lives' casting, first all-female pairing
Dancing With the Stars executive producer Conrad Green explained the decision to cast Whitney Leavitt from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives on Season 35, telling Yahoo the show wanted to tap into the reality series' cultural momentum. Green also addressed the season's first-ever all-female professional pairing, saying the show is evolving to reflect contemporary partnerships. The casting comes as Secret Lives continues to drive significant social media conversation since its Hulu premiere.
September 2, 2026 at 12:03 PM MT · via Yahoo · 6 sources
Secret Lives of Mormon Wives among Hulu's September releases
Hulu announced its September 2026 programming lineup, which includes the premiere of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," a reality series following MomTok influencers including Taylor Frankie Paul, Whitney Leavitt, and other cast members from the group that gained national attention.
September 1, 2026 at 11:03 PM MT · via Yahoo · 3 sources
Secret Lives of Mormon Wives renewed for Season 6
Hulu has renewed The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives for a sixth season, according to AOL. The reality series follows a group of Mormon and ex-Mormon social media influencers in Utah.
August 28, 2026 at 4:03 AM MT · via AOL.ca · 3 sources