Hulu’s new spinoff brings a fresh group of California moms into MomTok, with relationship twists, personal revelations, and plenty of drama. Here’s what we know.
- A snippet of Bobbi Althoff from the trailer for The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County. (image via Youtube.com/Hulu)
Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is expanding beyond Utah, bringing a new group of California influencers into the reality TV spotlight. The Hulu spinoff, titled The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County, introduces nine new women and shows how their lives connect them. Among them is a familiar face from the original series, Jen Affleck, who has relocated to Southern California and is navigating major changes in her personal life. The new group also includes podcast host Bobbi Althoff and lifestyle creator Aspyn Ovard, whose stories bring some unexpected developments to the show.
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County puts its own community under the microscope. Some of the women are active in the Mormon church, while others have different relationships with the faith. Their season includes relationship complications, a throuple reveal, and personal challenges that extend well beyond social media. With all eight episodes arriving together, viewers get an introduction to a new circle of MomTok personalities and the conflicts shaping their lives. We further break down details regarding the spinoff.
Jen Affleck joins The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County as personal stories take center stage
According to Hulu’s official press release, the synopsis for The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County reads:
“A new group of dynamic young mothers in Orange County collide in a community where beliefs are not just their religion; it is their identity. While some defend their way of life and fight against modernity, others embrace change and become a platform to disrupt the status quo. Scandals and secrets will be revealed, facades will crumble, and families and friendships will change forever on both sides of the battlefield as this group of strong, game-changing influencers comes together to build their answer to #MomTok. This is “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County.”
As per the press release, the cast members are Jen Affleck, Ashleigh Pease, Aspyn Ovard, Avery Woods, Bobbi Althoff, Jordan McClanahan, Madison Bontempo, McCall DaPron, and Salomé Andrea.
Jen Affleck’s move to The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County also comes at a difficult point in her personal life. As reported by ABC7 News, Affleck stated that her friendship with the new group helped her get settled in the area. She also received support from the group as she deals with her separation from husband Zac. She filed for divorce just one week before the spinoff premiered, while also expecting a child. During an appearance on ABC’s On The Red Carpet, shared on November 13, the influencer said:
“Obviously there’s been a lot that’s happened and a lot to navigate and I’m clearly pregnant so it hasn’t been easy but doing the best that I can for, honestly Zac and I, and for the kids. It’s just been comforting to have, you know, different perspectives and also just knowing some of the women have gone through the exact thing I’ve gone through.”
Althoff also spoke about the importance of being there for Affleck. She said:
“I feel like we show up for each other and it was nice to be able to show up for her and honestly for me it was nice to have someone to talk to.”
Another major storyline involves Ovard, who reveals that she is in a relationship with Bri Davis, who is married to Billy Davis. ABC7 News reports that Ovard initially had reservations about sharing the relationship publicly, but her decision to appear on the show influenced that choice. Explaining how she approached the reveal, Ovard told On The Red Carpet:
“I decided to start sharing my relationship because I was doing the show, like in my own content. I was like, ‘well, we’re doing this TV show’…I initially wasn’t gonna share, but everyone has been so accepting.”
For viewers looking to catch the new series, all eight episodes of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County are available to stream on Hulu. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the show premiered at 12 am ET on November 12, with West Coast viewers able to start watching at 9 pm PT on November 11. The outlet lists the ad-supported Hulu and Disney+ bundle at $12.99/month, while the ad-free option costs $21.99/month.
With its move from Utah to Southern California, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County gives viewers a fresh look at MomTok through a different group of women, while Jen Affleck provides a familiar connection to the original cast.
All eight episodes of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County are available to stream on Hulu.
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