Six months after stepping away from the unscripted ensemble that made her a household name, Whitney Leavitt is returning to Hulu as the centerpiece of her own reality television project. The Disney-owned streaming platform has officially greenlit an untitled unscripted series starring and executive produced by the former The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives breakout, according to Deadline. The new project shifts the focus away from the broader Utah social media collective to center directly on Leavitt, her husband Conner Leavitt, and their household.
Leavitt confirmed the development on Wednesday through a joint Instagram post with the official Get Real Hulu account, sharing screenshots of fan speculation regarding her television future alongside the caption, "See you soon," as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. While Hulu has ordered the series, the network has not yet disclosed an official title, episode count, or premiere date, according to Hometown News Now.
Inside the Premise and Production Team
For viewers wondering how the solo venture will differ from her polarizing tenure on the original series, the initial logline points toward a family-first domestic and professional format. According to Deadline, the series will follow "firebrand Whitney Leavitt and her family as they navigate her newfound fame and career ambitions while always putting family first."
Behind the scenes, the production maintains strong ties to the franchise that launched Leavitt's television career. The series is produced by Mormon Wives producer Jeff Jenkins Productions, alongside 3BMG and Leavitt's own production banner, Leavitt Media House. Whitney and Conner Leavitt will serve as executive producers alongside Jeff Jenkins, Russell Jay-Staglik, Amanda Weinstein, Brandon Beck, Ross Weintraub, and Reinout Oerlemans.
Leavitt originally announced her exit from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives in May during her final curtain call as Roxie Hart in the Broadway production of Chicago. She appeared across the first five seasons of the flagship Hulu series, which was subsequently renewed for an additional 20 episodes without her participation. Reflecting on her departure during a September 4 appearance on Good Morning America, Leavitt noted that her time with the ensemble had reached a natural conclusion.
"I feel like with anything in life, you feel like you have this book of life and it just felt like it was a chapter that was time to end and I've tried to leave multiple times, which I'm sure you've seen," Leavitt said, as quoted by Hometown News Now. "But this one I felt ended really well, and I think everyone felt that."
From Reality Ensemble to Mainstream Crossover
The greenlight follows a rapid expansion of Leavitt's portfolio across unscripted competition, live theater, and scripted streaming projects. While still filming her final season of Mormon Wives, she competed on Season 34 of ABC's Dancing with the Stars, finishing in sixth place alongside professional partner Mark Ballas. Her husband Conner also joined the ABC ballroom franchise, competing on Season 35 of Dancing with the Stars, a move The Hollywood Reporter noted as an early signal of Disney's interest in building programming around the Leavitt family.
Beyond her relationship with Disney and Hulu, Leavitt was recently unveiled as a cast member on the upcoming season of Peacock's Emmy-winning competition series The Traitors. She is also moving into scripted entertainment and returning to the New York stage before the end of the year. On November 24, she will make her feature film acting debut on Netflix in a holiday romantic comedy that she also executive produced through Leavitt Media House—referred to as All for Love co-starring Jesse Kove by Deadline, while The Hollywood Reporter lists the project under the title All For Christmas. Following the film's release, Leavitt is scheduled to return to Broadway on December 1 to star in the jukebox musical Just in Time.
In a March interview with The Hollywood Reporter prior to her Mormon Wives exit, Leavitt indicated that she viewed her unscripted roots as a launchpad rather than a permanent boundary. "This is just the beginning. It feels like this is just the beginning of something that I've wanted to do and I've been trying to do for years," she told the publication. "I couldn't be more grateful. I feel like I'm just now on the ladder, and I'm just going to slowly start climbing it."
Hulu's Expanding Unscripted Franchise Strategy
Leavitt's solo vehicle arrives as Hulu aggressively broadens the Mormon Wives television universe into a multi-show franchise. In addition to the 20-episode order for the flagship series, the streamer is preparing to launch the geographical spinoff The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County on November 12. That upcoming series features original cast member Jen Affleck alongside McCall DaPron (sister of original cast member Mayci Neeley), Bobbi Althoff, Aspyn Ovard, Avery Woods, Salomé Andrea, Ashleigh Pease, and Madison Bontempo.
By giving Leavitt a dedicated platform produced by the same creative architects behind the original series, Hulu retains one of its most recognizable unscripted personalities without forcing her back into an ensemble dynamic she had publicly outgrown. For viewers, the arrangement offers a direct look at her transition from social media creator and reality television lightning rod to a multi-hyphenate producer and performer.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will Whitney Leavitt's new Hulu series premiere?
Hulu has not yet announced an official title, episode count, or premiere date for the untitled project. Trade reports confirm the series has received an official greenlight and is currently in development.
What will Whitney Leavitt's spinoff show be about?
According to initial production descriptions, the series will center on Leavitt, her husband Conner, and their children as they balance family life with her expanding entertainment career and public profile. Specific episodes or milestones to be filmed have not yet been detailed by the network.
Will cast members from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives appear on the new show?
Current reporting from industry trades does not specify whether any former castmates from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives will make guest appearances. While the show shares executive producer Jeff Jenkins with the original series, the premise is framed entirely around Leavitt's immediate household and professional pursuits.