Whitney Leavitt Says She Wants to 'Continue to Be Myself' inSecret Lives of Mormon WivesSeason 2

Mar. 15, 2025

Whitney Leavitt.Photo:Tibrina Hobson/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty

Tibrina Hobson/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty

The Secret Lives of Mormon WivesstarWhitney Leavittopened up about what she hopes to show the world in the second season of the reality series amid reports of its renewal.In an interview onOff the Vine With Kaitlyn Bristoweon Oct. 3,the 31-year-old soon-to-be mom of three revealed that she wants to “be herself” in the second season, especially after all of the drama that unfolded in season 1.“I don’t wanna feel like I need to have some calculated game,” Whitney said. “If there’s animosity towards other women — which there is — I would love to, like, sit down and figure out what that is.“Throughout the first season, the tension was high between Whitney and the rest of the women of MomTok — which includedTaylor Frankie Paul,Demi Engemann,Jennifer Affleck,Jessi Ngatikaura,Layla Taylor,Mikayla MatthewsandMayci Neeley.While the season ended on a question mark afterWhitney decided to officially leave MomTok, she shared her hopes for redemption in the new season.Whitney Leavitt.Tibrina Hobson/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty"During that time, I was going through so much that when I watch it, I’m like, ‘Well, yeah, I was reacting that way because of [X, Y and Z],’ " Whitney continued. “There’s a reason why we react to certain things in our life. And, unfortunately, there was some context that wasn’t there as to why I made certain decisions or as to why I reacted that way, which doesn’t always make it right.“Whitney noted that she recognized some of her reactions to the drama were “dramatic,” but she hopes to “continue to be myself” in the new season.“What I really learned from this last season is I just wanna let go of what I can’t control,” she added. “I can’t control what other women are gonna say or do or whatever, but, like, I control what I can control and I also don’t wanna take things as personally as I did in the first season.“Jennifer Affleck, Jessi Ngatikaura, Mikayla Matthews, Mayci Neeley, Demi Engemann, Layla Taylor, Taylor Frankie Paul, Whitney Leavitt on ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’.Fred Hayes/DisneyTMZfirst reportedThe Secret Lives of Mormon Wivesseason 2 renewalon Oct. 2, reporting that the whole cast from season 1 is expected to return for season 2. While it’s unclear if there will be any new additions to the cast,Deadlinereported that pre-production is already in early stages in Utah.Along with the questions about where Whitney stands with the other women, season 2 may also answer questions aboutTaylor and Dakota’s relationship and whether or not Jennifer will stay involved with MomTokafter she moved out of state.The Secret Lives of Mormon Wivesseason 1 is now streaming on Hulu.

The Secret Lives of Mormon WivesstarWhitney Leavittopened up about what she hopes to show the world in the second season of the reality series amid reports of its renewal.

In an interview onOff the Vine With Kaitlyn Bristoweon Oct. 3,the 31-year-old soon-to-be mom of three revealed that she wants to “be herself” in the second season, especially after all of the drama that unfolded in season 1.

“I don’t wanna feel like I need to have some calculated game,” Whitney said. “If there’s animosity towards other women — which there is — I would love to, like, sit down and figure out what that is.”

Throughout the first season, the tension was high between Whitney and the rest of the women of MomTok — which includedTaylor Frankie Paul,Demi Engemann,Jennifer Affleck,Jessi Ngatikaura,Layla Taylor,Mikayla MatthewsandMayci Neeley.

While the season ended on a question mark afterWhitney decided to officially leave MomTok, she shared her hopes for redemption in the new season.

Whitney Leavitt.Tibrina Hobson/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty

“During that time, I was going through so much that when I watch it, I’m like, ‘Well, yeah, I was reacting that way because of [X, Y and Z],’ " Whitney continued. “There’s a reason why we react to certain things in our life. And, unfortunately, there was some context that wasn’t there as to why I made certain decisions or as to why I reacted that way, which doesn’t always make it right.”

Whitney noted that she recognized some of her reactions to the drama were “dramatic,” but she hopes to “continue to be myself” in the new season.

“What I really learned from this last season is I just wanna let go of what I can’t control,” she added. “I can’t control what other women are gonna say or do or whatever, but, like, I control what I can control and I also don’t wanna take things as personally as I did in the first season.”

Jennifer Affleck, Jessi Ngatikaura, Mikayla Matthews, Mayci Neeley, Demi Engemann, Layla Taylor, Taylor Frankie Paul, Whitney Leavitt on ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’.Fred Hayes/Disney

Fred Hayes/Disney

TMZfirst reportedThe Secret Lives of Mormon Wivesseason 2 renewalon Oct. 2, reporting that the whole cast from season 1 is expected to return for season 2. While it’s unclear if there will be any new additions to the cast,Deadlinereported that pre-production is already in early stages in Utah.

Along with the questions about where Whitney stands with the other women, season 2 may also answer questions aboutTaylor and Dakota’s relationship and whether or not Jennifer will stay involved with MomTokafter she moved out of state.

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wivesseason 1 is now streaming on Hulu.

source: people.com