Whitney Leavitt announced her departure from the Hulu series 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' during her final performance in Chicago on Sunday. The Hollywood Reporter confirmed her exit from the show's cast.
Background
Leavitt has been a full-time cast member on the Emmy-nominated reality series since its debut in September 2024. After participating in 'Dancing With the Stars' season 34, she joined the musical 'Chicago' to star as Roxie Hart. She is also set to make her feature debut in a holiday rom-com for Ninth House Productions, which she is executive producing.
Impact on 'Chicago'
During Leavitt's starring run, the musical recorded its highest total earnings. Her final performance took place on Sunday.
Production Context
Leavitt's departure occurs during a pause in production of 'Mormon Wives' season five, following an internal investigation regarding cast members Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen. Production is set to resume after the investigation. It remains unclear if Leavitt will appear as a full-time cast member or guest in the upcoming season.
Future Plans
Leavitt is scheduled to attend the 'Dancing With the Stars' fan convention in Palm Springs from July 31 to August 2. She has also been named chief creative and brand officer of Cool Sips, a dirty soda brand.
In a March profile with THR, Leavitt stated she was figuring out her future with the series in real time and felt it was time to pursue other challenges.