'Mormon Wives' star eliminated first from 'Dancing with the Stars'
September 18, 2026 at 12:02 AM MT · via Yahoo · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

A cast member from "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" became the first contestant eliminated from Season 35 of "Dancing with the Stars," according to Yahoo's entertainment coverage. The elimination came after the show's premiere week performances.
The reality star's brief run on the ABC competition series follows the massive streaming success of "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" on Hulu, which launched several cast members into mainstream entertainment visibility. The show has placed multiple MomTok influencers in national spotlight beyond their original social media followings.
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