Jen Affleck’s recent Dancing with the Stars elimination has ignited a firestorm of speculation regarding a deepening feud with her Secret Lives of Mormon Wives co-star, Whitney Leavitt, with hints that the truth will unravel in their show’s upcoming third season.
The latest season of Dancing with the Stars has delivered its usual share of dazzling performances, emotional exits, and, unexpectedly, a brewing rivalry between two reality television stars. Jen Affleck, a prominent figure from Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, found her journey on the ballroom floor ending with a dramatic elimination that has now cast a spotlight on her relationship with fellow co-star and competitor, Whitney Leavitt.
Fans are abuzz with speculation, dissecting every comment and subtle reaction, as a public display of support from Leavitt clashes sharply with Affleck’s veiled comments about tension, all pointing towards explosive revelations in the upcoming season of their shared reality series.
An Emotional Exit from the DWTS Ballroom
On Tuesday, October 28, the highly anticipated Halloween Night episode of Dancing with the Stars saw the remaining nine couples don their spookiest attire for a night of thrilling dances. Jen Affleck, 26, alongside her professional partner Jan Ravnik, delivered a captivating performance to Taylor Swift’s “Look What You Made Me Do,” earning a solid 32 out of 40 points.
Despite their strong showing, which even featured Ravnik’s experience as one of Swift’s backup dancers on her Eras Tour, the couple found themselves in the bottom three. They were ultimately eliminated, an outcome that brought Jen Affleck to tears. Speaking after her elimination, Affleck reflected on the experience, stating it “has meant everything to me,” and poignantly added, “I did this for my kids.” Her husband and Secret Lives of Mormon Wives co-star, Zac Affleck, was visibly emotional in the audience, seen crying as the results were announced.
Whitney Leavitt’s Public Support vs. Jen Affleck’s Subtle Dig
In the immediate aftermath of the elimination, Whitney Leavitt, 32, who continues her successful run on DWTS alongside veteran pro Mark Ballas (currently in second place on the leaderboard), offered words of encouragement for her co-star. Speaking to People, Leavitt expressed her disappointment for Affleck. “It sucks because all of us work so hard to be here,” she said. “She worked so hard. I loved her dance tonight.” Ballas echoed the sentiment, noting that “after 21 seasons, it’s still not easy” to see eliminations.
However, the narrative took a sharp turn when Jen Affleck went live on Instagram after the show. While she openly shared her support for fellow competitors Andy Richter and Robert Irwin, Affleck conspicuously excluded Leavitt from her list of those she’d be rooting for. Instead, she hinted at unresolved issues. “And I would be rooting for a former momtok person, but we won’t be getting into that,” Affleck stated, according to TV Insider. This comment immediately sparked curiosity, and Affleck further fueled the fire by teasing that fans would “have to wait for Season 3” of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives to uncover the full story.
Fan Theories and the Looming ‘Momtok’ Drama
The online fan community quickly picked up on the potential friction. Social media erupted with viewers claiming to have seen Whitney Leavitt smirk when Affleck and Ravnik’s elimination was announced. One X user, quoted by TV Insider, remarked, “couldn’t cover her damn smile in time ur kidding me.” Another added, “this is whitney’s reaction to her “friend” being eliminated from the show… just so mean spirited… whitney leavitt you are so fake.” These observations only intensified the anticipation for answers.
The “momtok” reference by Affleck alludes to the influencer community from which both stars emerged and is central to the premise of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. The recently released trailer for Season 3 of their reality show explicitly shows a growing divide among the “momtok” members, with Whitney Leavitt even declaring her intention to start her own “momtok” group. This pre-existing tension suggests that the DWTS stage may have simply been another arena for their unresolved drama to play out.
Additional DWTS Drama: Jan Ravnik’s Journey
The drama surrounding Jen Affleck’s DWTS journey wasn’t limited to her relationship with Leavitt. Her professional partner, Jan Ravnik, also faced external scrutiny. Former DWTS pro Maksim Chmerkovskiy publicly stated on his podcast that Ravnik had “absolutely no business being a pro” on the show. Affleck, however, staunchly defended her partner, telling TV Insider, “I couldn’t ask for a better partner… honestly, if I could do this again, I would ask for the same. We had so much against us, but we still pushed through.”
Ravnik, for his part, expressed gratitude for the support from his fellow castmates, highlighting the camaraderie within the show. “They all accepted me into their family,” he gushed. “Each week I got support from them. It’s just love… the people who are in the show – not from people outside the show.”
What’s Next for the Mormon Wives?
The intertwined drama of Dancing with the Stars and the hinted “momtok” conflict has set the stage for what promises to be an explosive third season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Both Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt are slated to return, and with the premiere date set for November 13, fans will not have to wait long to see if their onscreen rivalry truly mirrors the tension observed off-stage.
As the ballroom glitter fades for Affleck, the spotlight shifts to the behind-the-scenes dynamics of their reality show. The contrast between Leavitt’s public praise and Affleck’s subtle jabs ensures that the fan community will be tuning in to Hulu, eager to uncover the full story behind this intriguing “momtok” feud.
