‘Mormon Wives’ Stars Join DWTS Season 34

Whitney Leavitt and Jen Affleck, stars of Hulu’s 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,' have been confirmed as contestants for Season 34 of 'Dancing With the Stars' after a surprise announcement during their show's reunion special. Both women, influential 'MomTokers,' have had prominent and sometimes controversial roles, with Leavitt gaining attention for her online dancing videos and Affleck navigating personal challenges including pregnancy and marital issues. Their casting highlights DWTS’s strategy of leveraging social media and reality TV stars to boost engagement and ratings, with the show recently seeing increased popularity from viral moments and fan voting. Leavitt and Affleck join influencer Alix Earle and conservationist Robert Irwin as announced contestants, while the full lineup is still pending. The announcement has excited fans of both shows, emphasizing the crossover appeal of reality and competition series. 'Dancing With the Stars' continues to air on ABC and recently led ratings among key demographics.