Whitney Leavitt Exits Mormon Wives After Broadway Run

Whitney Leavitt announced her departure from Hulu's reality series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives during her final Broadway performance as Roxie Hart in Chicago on Sunday, May 3.

The 32-year-old cast member, who appeared in every episode since the show's September 2024 debut, shared the news onstage after concluding a run that began in February. Her representative confirmed the exit shortly afterward. Leavitt, a breakout figure among the program's Mormon mom influencers, rose to prominence following a high-profile cheating scandal that upended the group's lives, faith and friendships. The Emmy-nominated series has drawn significant attention for chronicling their experiences.

Leavitt's move aligns with her expanding acting pursuits. After placing sixth on season 34 of Dancing With the Stars alongside partner Mark Ballas, she transitioned to the stage. Ballas rejoined her for a limited April engagement in Chicago, which saw the revival achieve its highest ticket sales since 2023 and extend by two weeks. The day before her final show, Leavitt posted an Instagram video celebrating the milestone, captioning it, "Closing night is tomorrow and Im just feeling a roller coaster of...