Influencers
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
Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 5 trailer shows Taylor Frankie Paul drama
Hulu has released the Season 5 trailer for The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, featuring renewed conflict around cast member Taylor Frankie Paul's "bachelorette" event and a confrontation between Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt. The trailer shows the continuing interpersonal drama that has driven the reality series' popularity.
August 26, 2026 at 12:05 PM MT · via Deadline · 7 sources
Jen Affleck says new Mormon Wives spinoff shows 'most authentic version' of herself
Jen Affleck said she is the "most authentic version of herself" on the upcoming Hulu spinoff "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County," which will follow her move to California and a new phase of her life. Affleck was a central figure in the original series and has remained a prominent MomTok personality.
August 21, 2026 at 11:07 PM MT · via Yahoo Lifestyle Canada · 7 sources
ABC shelves Taylor Frankie Paul's Bachelorette season amid allegations
ABC has shelved plans for a "Bachelorette" season featuring "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star Taylor Frankie Paul following renewed scrutiny of her 2022 domestic violence arrest. The network confirmed the decision Thursday, citing concerns about the optics of promoting someone with a recent domestic violence conviction.
August 21, 2026 at 10:06 AM MT · via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 5 sources
Bloomberg's LDS influencer story misleads, magazine argues
Meridian Magazine argues that Bloomberg's recent story headlined "Influencers Are Being Paid to Spread the Mormon Church's Gospel" assembled factual elements into a misleading narrative. The magazine contends Bloomberg implied the Church is secretly paying social media personalities to present sponsored content as organic faith promotion—a serious accusation the reporting doesn't actually support. Meridian argues the article conflates the Church's open social media initiatives with covert influencer payments that don't exist.
August 18, 2026 at 10:07 PM MT · via Meridian Magazine · 4 sources
Taylor Frankie Paul's mom, ex clash over soft-swinging scandal
Taylor Frankie Paul's mother and ex-husband exchanged heated messages about the soft-swinging scandal that became central to the Hulu reality series "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," according to People magazine. The messages, which were made public, show ongoing family tensions over Paul's disclosure of the "soft-swinging" arrangement that involved multiple Mormon couples.
August 17, 2026 at 4:08 PM MT · via People.com · 11 sources
Whitney and Conner Leavitt share 'secret' to 10-year marriage
'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' star Whitney Leavitt and her husband Conner opened up about the "secret" to their 10-year marriage in an interview with Good Housekeeping. The couple, who have navigated the pressures of reality television and social media fame while raising their family, discussed communication, faith, and commitment as foundations of their relationship. The interview comes as Whitney transitions from the Hulu series to focus on Broadway and family life.
August 17, 2026 at 10:06 AM MT · via Good Housekeeping · 2 sources
Whitney Leavitt announces Broadway return as Sandra Dee in 'Just in Time'
Whitney Leavitt, star of Hulu's 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,' announced her return to Broadway to reprise her role as Sandra Dee in the musical 'Just in Time.' Leavitt previously left the production in early 2026 but will rejoin the cast for performances beginning in September.
August 16, 2026 at 2:12 PM MT · via KSL · 7 sources