Whitney’s Hate For Taylor is Going to Continue to Be Her Downfall

There is TENSION Between Forgiveness and Accountability with these Mormons.

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives premiered on Hulu on May 15, 2025, with all 10 episodes available now. This season has sparked major speculation, particularly about an alleged affair between Jesse from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and Marciano from Vanderpump Villa. However, the real drama lies in the conflict between two central cast members, Taylor Frankie Paul and Whitney Leavitt—both of whom want MomTok to succeed, but with one trying to achieve it without the other.

MomTok became a sensation on TikTok due to its unique blend of dance content, aspirational portrayals of Mormon marriage, and an unfiltered look at motherhood. Taylor Frankie Paul, the founder of #MomTok, quickly rose to fame by sharing her life as a Mormon mother. As the group’s leader, Taylor gave viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the struggles and joys of Mormon family life, which resonated deeply with her audience. Her success on the platform became the driving force behind the group’s popularity and the reality show.

Despite the group's rise, tension was still brewing behind the scenes. In Season 1, Taylor’s revelation that she participated in swinging caused division, especially between her and other group members. Only Taylor and newcomer Miranda were involved, but the revelation was enough to shake the foundation of the group. Meanwhile, Whitney, who had been living in Hawaii, returned after a scandal involving her husband’s presence on a dating app (rumored to be Tinder). On the show, she apologized to Taylor for allowing others to believe she moved to Hawaii because of Taylor’s legal issues.

By the end of Season 1, Whitney found herself increasingly isolated from the group. Despite Taylor’s support in voting Whitney back in in Season 2, Whitney has continued to push Taylor out of MomTok. Taylor and Miranda both suggested that Taylor was a "bad friend," but it’s hard to ignore that Whitney, once ostracized herself, now sees Taylor as the problem.

The truth is, without Taylor, there is no MomTok, no platform, and no reality show. Taylor is the leader—she’s the reason for the group’s success. Yet, Whitney keeps undermining her, despite Taylor’s help in launching the group and the show.

Whitney’s behavior reflects her inability to move on from past issues. She wants others to forgive her, but she refuses to extend the same grace to Taylor. This hypocrisy is especially evident in how she treats Taylor, who has consistently forgiven Whitney despite her actions.

Mikayla Matthews also plays a significant role in this drama. nother cast member who has faced criticism online for her treatment of Whitney, Mikayla’s frustration with Whitney is understandable. Many fans have excused Whitney’s behavior, but Mikayla is right to stand her ground. Mikayla feels deeply betrayed by Whitney, particularly because of how Whitney gaslit her when Mikayla expressed feeling left out of social situations. Mikayla confided in Whitney, hoping for understanding, but instead, Whitney made her feel like the problem. To make matters worse, Whitney unfollowed Mikayla out of nowhere, and then showed up to Mikayla’s birthday party just to speak to Mayci and then left, further solidifying Mikayla’s feeling of rejection.

As a result, Mikayla has found herself holding onto some bitterness, and it's clear that her frustration with Whitney isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. To get back at Whitney, Mikayla has used petty TikToks and a Friendsgiving bake-off where, despite coming in second place, Mikayla couldn’t help but feel a sense of victory over Whitney, who came in third. These small victories, though petty, give Mikayla some satisfaction, especially considering the emotional toll Whitney’s actions have had on her.

Whitney’s behavior creates a cycle of drama, and she continues to play the villain. The difference this season is the involvement of Demi Engemann, which only adds fuel to the fire.It’s evident that Taylor holds MomTok together, and without her, there would be no show. But Whitney’s ongoing efforts to push her out, despite Taylor’s pivotal role, highlight her own self-interest. As the season unfolds, the question remains: Will Whitney ever take accountability for her actions, or will she continue to distance herself from those who support her?

What’s frustrating about Whitney is her blatant refusal to give Taylor grace. Taylor is just a woman trying to care for her three kids. Yes, she’s had mistakes, like the controversial CMA post where she revealed that none of her friends wished her well. The backlash from Demi was harsh, painting her as toxic. Yet, Taylor is the reason why the group has everything they do, and she shouldn’t be questioned for seeking forgiveness.

Whitney, however, runs away when confronted about her behavior. The one time she didn't avoid confrontation in Season 2 was during the table discussion at Macy’s Pickleball event in Scottsdale. When Mikayla confronted her, Whitney dismissed the issue, asking, "What have I done?" Mikayla already said it was done, but Whitney refused to take accountability. Meanwhile, Whitney pretends everything is fine in person but talks behind Taylor’s back to others. It’s unfair and manipulative.

In a tense confrontation with Mikayla, Whitney accused Mikayla of "harassing" her online. Mikayla, who had posted videos, shot back, "I’m not harassing you. I’m posting my videos." Whitney, with her constant shifting personalities—switching from a "victim voice" to aggressive outbursts—shows her true colors. When Mikayla defended her actions, Whitney claimed she was upset by Mikayla’s posts, yet offered no real explanation.

In her confessional, Whitney quoted Ephesians 4:32: “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God and Christ also has forgiven you.” But the irony is hard to ignore. Whitney’s actions—especially toward Taylor—betray the very message she quotes. She didn’t show up for Taylor’s baby blessing, tried to cut her out of MomTok, and has isolated herself from the group. While Whitney preaches forgiveness, she fails to extend it to Taylor, the very person who has repeatedly chosen to forgive her.

If Whitney truly believed in the principles she preaches, she would show grace to those she’s wronged. But, as of now, it’s clear Whitney is more interested in self-preservation than redemption.