A new spinoff of the hit Hulu series "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" premiered on Thursday, Nov. 12, moving the reality show's focus from Salt Lake City to Orange County, California. The eight-episode series features an almost entirely new lineup of MomTokers, with the exception of Jen Affleck, one of the stars of the original Utah-based show.
New Cast Dynamics
The Orange County spinoff arrives more than two years after the original "Mormon Wives" premiered on Hulu, which has since produced a total of five seasons. Like the original series, the new installment teases storylines regarding women navigating complicated relationships with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Influencer Lineup
The new cast includes several prominent social media influencers. Ashleigh Pease, the only Australian-born member, shares her life with her husband Nathan and four children. Aspyn Ovard, a longtime YouTuber, has used her platform to share her exploration of bisexuality following her divorce from Parker Ferris. Avery Woods, a former pediatric ICU nurse and host of the "Cheers! with Avery Woods" podcast, appears alongside her husband David.
Expanding the Cast
Other cast members include Bobbi Althoff, a creator with more than 8 million TikTok followers and host of "The Really Good Podcast," and Jordan McClanahan, a fitness instructor and mother of four. Madison Bontempo, known for her family's YouTube channel "The Fishfam," and McCall DaPron, a former Division I tennis player, also join the lineup. Salomé Andrea, a Utah native and lifestyle creator, returns to the spotlight while expecting her third child.
Affleck's Return
Jen Affleck remains the only returning star from the original series. Following a stint on "Dancing with the Stars," Affleck's storyline in the spinoff involves navigating a new friend group and challenges within her marriage. She filed for divorce from husband Zac Affleck in early November after the season had already filmed.
Original Series Background
The original series has experienced a volatile year, including the shelving of a "Bachelorette" season featuring cast member Taylor Frankie Paul due to domestic violence allegations. Additionally, other original stars, including Whitney Leavitt and Mikayla Matthews, have announced their exits from the show.
Streaming Availability
The spinoff is available for streaming on Hulu and for Disney+ customers with a Hulu and Disney+ bundle. Standalone Hulu plans begin at $12.49 per month, while the Disney+ and Hulu bundle starts at $12.99 per month.
