With the new Hulu docuseries coming soon, “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” stars Whitney Leavitt and Mayci Neeley are updating their #MomTok influencer community. This update follows the exposé by their friend and fellow TikTok-er Taylor Frankie Paul about the “soft-swinging” sex scandal.
In an exclusive interview with E! News, Leavitt shared that the Hulu series will show how the Mormon moms become closer as they work on repairing their friendships. She also mentioned that the scandal initially caused a rift among them as they dealt with the aftermath.
Neeley added that it was a frightening time, with accusations of swinging and judgment coming from all sides. Leavitt admitted that everyone “needed a minute” to handle the situation.
Filming the Series Has Strengthened Their Bond
Both Leavitt and Neeley have emphasized that neither they nor their husbands were involved in partner-swapping.
The Utah-based TikTokers are eager to redeem themselves in the upcoming series, holding on to their faith and friendship. Neeley noted that the scandal divided their group, as they were all concerned about judgment and damage to their reputations.
“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” will highlight how the women come together and repair their friendships while strengthening their community. One key relationship viewers can look forward to is between Whitney Leavitt and Taylor Frankie Paul as they address their strained relationship.
Leavitt Offers a Preview of Their Journey
Leavitt also gave a preview of the show, revealing that she and Paul have reconciled and their friendship is now stronger.
Although they were initially hesitant about showing their personal struggles, Mayci Neeley feels it has helped the friend group heal. Leavitt shared her thoughts on the filming experience, saying:
“It’s so cool to see the process of reconnection happening throughout the season.”
Neeley also praised the show for encouraging tough conversations, which helped the group find harmony. She believes that filming allowed them to deal with past trauma and hard feelings.
Despite differing views on the group dynamics towards the season’s end, both Leavitt and Neeley agree that participating in the show has positively impacted their community. “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” Season 1 will premiere on September 6, 2024, on Hulu.
