Break out the sequins and spray tans because two of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ biggest breakout stars are cha-cha-ing their way onto Dancing With the Stars this fall! That’s right, MomTok darlings Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt are officially part of the Season 34 cast, and fans of both reality shows are already lighting up social media with excitement.
The announcement came during Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Reunion Special, where former Bachelor and DWTS alum Nick Viall dropped the surprise bombshell, per Page Six. Viall revealed that most of the cast had auditioned for the long-running ABC competition series while filming their third season, but only two made the cut. And let’s just say, it wasn’t a close call. According to Nick, Jen and Whitney were “so adored” by the DWTS production team, their selection was a no-brainer.
Jen Affleck’s recent viral moment had everyone talking after she started going into labor mid-manicure. “POV: you start having contractions at your nail appointment,” she captioned a clip shared with her massive following. Only Jen could casually serve up glam while literally prepping for childbirth. At the time of this announcement, she and her husband Zac hadn’t revealed whether baby No. 3 had made their grand debut yet. Jen already shares daughter Nora, 3, and son Lucas, 1, making this upcoming season a full-blown family affair.
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Meanwhile, Whitney Leavitt is already bringing the rhythm. The 32-year-old mom of three recently showed off some impromptu dance moves at a concert in Vegas during a much-needed getaway with her husband, Conner. The performance earned cheeky praise from Resorts World Las Vegas itself, which jokingly commented, “We are witnessing true talent.”
Now, that talent will be put to the test under the unforgiving glow of the DWTS ballroom lights. Both Jen and Whitney will be paired with professional dance partners (TBA!) as they compete for the coveted Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy. They’re not the only big names in the mix—wildlife advocate Robert Irwin and influencer Alix Earle were previously announced as part of the cast, and both have massive fan followings of their own.
If last season’s lineup featuring stars like Dwight Howard, Jenn Tran, and winner Joey Graziadei was any indication, Season 34 is shaping up to be a must-watch.
Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt Go From TikTok To The Ballroom
While we don’t yet know who Jen and Whitney’s dance pros will be, we do know the fandoms are already placing their bets. Whether you’re Team Jen or Team Whitney, one thing’s clear: the ballroom has never looked so MomTok-ready.
“This should be messy,” one fan commented.
Dancing With the Stars returns this fall on ABC and Disney+, with episodes streaming the next day on Hulu. Expect tears, tiaras, and (hopefully) zero labor scares on the dance floor for these The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives stars.
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