Following her elimination from Dancing With The Stars, reality star Jen Affleck stirred the pot by explicitly stating she would not be rooting for her Secret Lives of Mormon Wives costar Whitney Leavitt, hinting at major drama set to unfold in the show’s upcoming third season.
The world of reality television thrives on drama, and the latest brewing feud between Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt, stars of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, is proving to be no exception. What began as a friendly competition on Dancing With The Stars has quickly escalated into a public spat, leaving fans of both shows eagerly awaiting the revelations promised in SLMW Season 3.
The controversy first erupted on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, when Jen Affleck, 26, and her professional dance partner Jan Ravnik, 30, were eliminated from Dancing With The Stars during its Halloween-themed episode. Shortly after their departure from the dance floor, the duo took to a TikTok live stream to answer fan questions, including the crucial inquiry about who they were now supporting for the coveted Mirrorball Trophy.
Affleck’s Cryptic Clues and Unexpected Endorsements
During the live stream, Affleck made her preferences clear, expressing her support for two particular contestants:
- Andy Richter
- Robert Irwin
Affleck emphasized her long-standing admiration for Irwin, stating, “Honestly, I’ve said this since day one. I was like, ‘I’m on the show and I’m voting for Robert. Literally.’ He just has an amazing story, and I feel like…yeah.”
However, it was her subsequent comment that truly set the internet ablaze. When pressed about supporting other contestants, Affleck pointedly remarked, “I would be rooting for a former Momtok person, but we won’t get into it. You’ll have to wait for season 3,” a thinly veiled reference to her Secret Lives of Mormon Wives costar and fellow DWTS competitor, Whitney Leavitt, 32. Jan Ravnik playfully underscored the tension, chiming in, “Oh, I’m out of this chat. Too much drama for me!”
The ‘Momtok’ Connection: A History of Rivalry
For those familiar with The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, the dynamic between Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt has always been complex. The show itself centers on a group of young Mormon wives who gained notoriety as TikTok influencers, only to find themselves embroiled in a scandal that shook their conservative community. Whitney Leavitt, a consistent top performer with her partner Mark Ballas on DWTS, has a history of fluctuating relationships within the ‘Momtok’ group, having been voted back into the fold at the end of Season 2.
Trailers for the upcoming Season 3 of SLMW have further teased Leavitt‘s ambition to start her own ‘Momtok’ group, raising questions among fans about whether this pursuit has caused a rift with Affleck and potentially led to her being considered a “former Momtok person” in Jen‘s eyes.
Whitney’s Reaction and Fan Outcry
While Affleck was clear in her non-support, Whitney Leavitt initially appeared to play down any existing friction. In an interview with People published on Wednesday, October 29, Leavitt expressed empathy for Affleck‘s elimination, stating, “It sucks because all of us work so hard to be here. She worked so hard. I loved her dance tonight.”
However, many viewers interpreted Leavitt‘s on-screen reaction to Affleck‘s elimination differently. Social media buzzed with fan theories that Leavitt had a “shady reaction” when Affleck and Ravnik were announced as eliminated. Clips circulated showing Leavitt reportedly smiling and smirking before quickly covering her mouth, seemingly realizing the cameras were on her. This moment fueled accusations of Leavitt being a “mean girl,” with many fans taking to Twitter to voice their discontent:
- “Whitney was laughing when Jen got eliminated! She was trying not to laugh! Y’all like go and watch the show and shes not a nice person!”
- “Like eeee yes you can be happy you are safe but the fact she clocked that she had to ‘hide’ her smirk is what is disgusting. It’s just very disingenuous.”
These fan observations, as reported by Parade, suggest that the on-screen tension may have deeper roots than just a momentary relief at avoiding elimination. The history between the two women on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives adds significant weight to these interpretations, with fans speculating that Leavitt‘s perceived lack of genuine support for Affleck played a role in Jen‘s subsequent comments.
What’s Next for the Mormon Wives?
The simmering animosity between Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt is clearly a major plot point for the upcoming season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. With Affleck explicitly instructing fans to “wait for season 3” to uncover the full details of their feud, anticipation for the reality show’s return is at an all-time high.
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 3 is scheduled to premiere on Hulu on November 13, 2025. Fans are undoubtedly preparing for an intense season, eager to witness the fallout from the DWTS elimination and delve into the intricacies of this burgeoning reality TV rivalry. Only time, and Hulu, will tell what truly went down between these two ‘Mormon Wives’.
