Fans Divided Over Whitney Leavitt’s ‘SLOMW’ Exit

Whitney Leavitt has taken her final bow. During her last performance as Roxie Hart in the Broadway musical “Chicago,” the “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star also announced her sudden exit from the Hulu reality show. Leavitt’s departure comes after the mother of three skyrocketed to superstardom after starring in the latest season of “Dancing with the Stars,” where she placed 6th. While Leavitt’s departure from the series will shift the series’ dynamic, “SLOMW” fans are split over her decision.

According to TMZ, Leavitt revealed her fate on the “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” during her final performance of her first Broadway production.

Video of the headline-making moment shows the red-head bombshell reading from a newspaper during a scene. “Oh, what is that?” her character, Hart, said in the video shared online. “Whitney Leavitt announces she’s leaving the ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.’”

The audience burst into cheers, and some even applauded her. But how are the show’s viewers reacting on social media?

“SLOMW” fans are reacting to the news of Leavitt’s departure, and while many are excited for the reality star’s next adventure, some are worried about how her exit will affect the show’s future.

“Oh, that’s a fun way of announcing it and a savvy way of wrapping up her run on Chicago with some new publicity,” someone wrote on Reddit.

“Great news, Whit! But, will MomTok survive this?” another posted, while a third said, “She’s free before the franchise goes to sh-t.”

Other users, however, weren’t as thrilled for Leavitt’s exit, as one wrote plainly, “I don’t EVEN care!”

Another said, “Yea, right! She’ll be back after the third episode. Lol, she can’t stay away for too long.”

Someone else shared a similar sentiment, claiming Leavitt would come “crawling” back to the series before the watchers even know it.

Whitney Leavitt Teased Her ‘SLOMW’ Exit Long Before She Made The Announcement

“SLOMW” fans likely saw the writing on the wall regarding Leavitt’s departure. According to a previous report from The Blast, Leavitt teased her exit in March 2026, revealing that she was actively planning for the future.

“Well, I’m figuring it out in real time,” she said. “We’re figuring it out together, but it feels like that’s the trajectory of where it’s going.”

While Leavitt was gearing up to say goodbye to the drama of “SLOMW,” she acknowledged the successes that being part of the cast has brought her.

“But again, I wouldn’t be where I am without it, but it feels like it’s time to challenge myself in other ways and fulfill these dreams and passions that I’ve been trying to get even before the show,” she shared.

‘SLOMW’ Is Going Back Into Production

Leavitt’s departure comes at an interesting time, as the production company recently resumed filming for season 5.

For those who may be unfamiliar, production was halted after it was revealed that the show’s lead, Taylor Frankie Paul, had been in another alleged domestic dispute with her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen.

Shocking video of an altercation from 2023 was later shared online, showing Paul appearing to strike Mortensen before launching heavy, metal chairs at him.

Leavitt broke her silence on the matter in a sit-down with Interview Magazine, admitting she was overcome with “a lot of emotions” before shifting her focus.

“I’m still processing everything that’s happening, but the safety of human beings, especially children, comes first. Always, period, the end,” Leavitt said. “And I don’t want that to be tolerated. I don’t want that to be overlooked.”

As Leavitt takes a break from Broadway, her husband, Conner, is preparing to make his debut. According to The Blast, the professional Instagram user and magician is joining the cast of the street-dance show, “11 to Midnight.”

“I’m so grateful for the opportunity to join the cast of 11 to Midnight and be a part of such a special, unique theater experience here in New York,” Conner said.

The show, created by viral dance duo Cost n’ Mayer, follows a group of people and takes place overnight at a New Year’s Eve party in New York City.

The off-Broadway production will be Conner Leavitt’s first, and he credited his wife for pushing him outside of his comfort zone.

“11 to Midnight” closes on Sunday, May 31.