{
  "id": 19729340,
  "title": "‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Boss Tells All About Expanding to OC, Taylor Frankie Paul and Whitney’s New Show",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/secret-lives-of-mormon-wives-boss-tells-all-about-expanding-to-oc",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-12T23:42:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/secret-lives-of-mormon-wives-jeff-jenkins-interview-oc-taylor-frankie-paul/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "After the sudden fame of \"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,\" executive producer Jeff Jenkins saw an opportunity to expand the hit reality franchise to Orange County, California. Instead of just moving to California, Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt reached out to friends and acquaintances to create a community similar to Utah's MomTok. Jen Affleck targeted women who were more faith-based, while Whitney Leavitt sought out women who were what Affleck calls \"Jack Mormons\" or former Mormons.\n\nAs the cast for the new spinoff was formed, tensions arose between the two groups, with different perspectives on faith, marriage, and family. One of the most significant tensions came with internet personality Aspyn Ovard, who filed for divorce in 2024 and is now in a throuple relationship. The series also had friction between Bobbi Althoff and McCall DaPron.\n\nDespite the initial friction, Jenkins saw potential for friendships to develop between the groups. Jeff Jenkins, who serves as the executive producer, hopes that Jen Affleck will continue her role as a bridge between the groups in future seasons. For now, Jen Affleck remains in Southern California, living in the O.C. With her unique perspective, Jenkins hopes that Affleck can help others navigate the complexities of their relationships and marriages.",
  "summary": "Jeff Jenkins tells TheWrap why he's hopeful Paul will return to the flagship series and what other spinoffs might work The post ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Boss Tells All About Expanding to OC, Taylor Frankie Paul and Whitney’s New Show appeared first on TheWrap .",
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      {
        "outlet": "Rolling Stone",
        "title": "How to Watch ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County’ Online for Free",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/how-to-watch-the-secret-lives-of-mormon-wives-orange-county-online",
        "published": "2026-11-12T01:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hollywood Reporter",
        "title": "Where to Watch the New ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County’ Spinoff",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/where-to-watch-the-new-secret-lives-of-mormon-wives-orange-county",
        "published": "2026-11-12T02:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "Aspyn Ovard on Her Divorce, Being in a Throuple and Joining ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Universe: ‘I Hope People Can Understand Me a Little Bit Better’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/aspyn-ovard-on-her-divorce-being-in-a-throuple-and-joining-the-secret",
        "published": "2026-11-12T22:30:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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