Keeping Up With the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives

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Just as a real mom is always on duty, MomTok never takes a day off. Following the sensational debut of its first season in 2023, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives swiftly resumed filming for a second season in October 2024. Since then, MomTok has found itself in the limelight, making it a common topic of conversation. Nowadays, everyone recognizes the key figures from Mormon Wives and is privy to their personal relationships from the previous year. Jennifer Affleck, Demi Engemann, Taylor Frankie Paul, Whitney Leavitt, Mikayla Matthews, Mayci Neeley, Jessi Ngatikaura, and Layla Taylor have all gained widespread recognition, and the intrigue surrounding their lives has escalated to such an extent that it feels like a separate series unfolding on TikTok. Below you’ll find a collection of buzzworthy tidbits from TikTok that have sparked a spinoff-like atmosphere online.

A Swinging Mom Enters the Chat

The story began when Taylor Frankie Paul uploaded a video in 2022, announcing her divorce from Tate Paul. They had been participating in “soft swinging” with other MomTok members, specifically Makenna Gibbons, Brayden Rowley, Miranda McWhorter, and Chase McWhorter. However, these individuals denied the accusations initially. Taylor explained that “soft swinging” involved switching partners without going too far, but she didn’t specify who exactly was part of this group. The first season of Mormon Wives helped clarify that none of the other cast members were involved in the swinging. Miranda McWhorter was invited to join the first season, but she declined because of her ongoing divorce. In a 2024 podcast, Miranda revealed that she had discussions with Hulu and fellow MomTok OG Camille Munday, but they both felt uneasy about being on the show. Additionally, Miranda found it challenging to work with her former best friend Taylor due to their strained relationship. She told Us Weekly: “Our relationship wasn’t good, and I think it was hard for us both to imagine working together closely. It would have disrupted my peace and probably hers as well.

She mentions that since her bond with Chase has ended, she now feels comfortable discussing the scandal, and she found it simpler to be part of the Mormon Wives group on the show. However, certain wives suspect she’s merely seeking the show’s intense fame.

There’s a Divide Among the Moms

The level of drama surpasses even what’s typically found on TV series, and we’ll begin by discussing Miranda. In a sneak peek for season two, Demi Engemann suggests that anyone joining MomTok, or essentially the group of Mormon Wives, who are after popularity (often referred to as “clout”), is engaging in such behavior. This implies that Miranda’s (and perhaps Whitney’s) return to MomTok may not be straightforward. However, through various social media posts, it appears that Miranda’s comeback was resolved swiftly, as she’s been featured in several TikToks alongside the other women. Consequently, if Miranda isn’t this season’s antagonist, then who will fill that role?

As a movie buff putting it in my own words: It seems like Whitney and Demi are forming an alliance this season, quite unlike the previous one where they had some disagreements. This unity is so strong that they’ve been left out of shows hosted by other wives. They’ve been thick as thieves in their videos, standing up for each other even when others started criticizing Demi over her past actions at the Vanderpump Villa.

In Italy, Demi found herself in a tricky situation with fellow cast member Marciano Brunette, who tried to get close to her, claiming an emotional bond. However, she made it clear she wasn’t interested by giving him advice about relationships and discussing her husband. Things took an unexpected turn when Demi accused Marciano of being a sexual predator on Instagram, alleging unwanted physical advances and claiming that because of these accusations, he was barred from a Hulu event in Los Angeles.

Not all the wives are backing Demi up. Jen commented on Demi’s post saying, “Sexual predator? It’s intriguing considering she was FaceTiming him a week later and inviting him to dinner 👀,” while Jessi added, “The truth will always come out.” In response, Demi has since unfollowed Jessi, Jen, and Layla – everyone she went to Italy with, except for Mikayla Matthews.

Mystery Jenna Revealed

Previously, Taylor Frankie Paul, Dakota Mortensen, and Jenna Jarvis were featured on our larger screens, with Taylor having recently given birth to her child and accusing Dakota of infidelity with his former partner, Jenna. Although Jenna was only mentioned in the first season, this sparked fans’ interest. By September 2024, Taylor and Dakota had parted ways, and Jenna made her appearance on TikTok, confirming their past relationship. As a wellness influencer, Jenna appears to favor Bali over babies. In May 2025, Taylor confirmed that she and Dakota are no longer together, despite posting (and deleting) flirtatious photos at this year’s Stagecoach festival. “Of course when things are intense, you’re breaking up, it’s not something you wanted, and you just had a baby,” Taylor told Us Weekly in May. “It wasn’t the most pleasant experience, but we’ve made significant progress since then.

Ben Affleck Lost Another Jen

Last season, Jen asserted that her in-laws mentioned Zac’s father is distantly related to Ben Affleck. They said that Ben’s grandfather and Zac’s great-grandfather were first cousins. However, a genealogical-record database shows no connection between the two families. Despite this claim causing a stir, neither Jen nor Zac have addressed it since the show premiered. It might be a chance for Zac to support his wife, especially given their rocky relationship since last season’s unaired Chippendales incident. Perhaps it could serve as an opportunity for Zac to demonstrate his loyalty to Jen and improve viewers’ perception of him compared to Dakota.

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2025-05-13 20:32