From Cosmopolitan · Mehera Bonner · · 1m 10s
Conner Leavitt reacts to Mikayla quitting Mormon Wives
The DWTS contestant shared his thoughts on his co-star's sudden departure from the reality show.
In brief
The DWTS contestant shared his thoughts on his co-star's sudden departure from the reality show. Mikayla Matthews quit Secret Lives of Mormon Wives over moral concerns about behavior she witnessed, despite helping build the show from the start. Originally reported by Cosmopolitan.
Conner addresses Mikayla's exit
After being eliminated first from Dancing With the Stars, Conner Leavitt was immediately asked about Mikayla Matthews quitting Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.
He respects her tough choice
Conner told Entertainment Tonight that Mikayla helped build the show from season one, so her decision must come from an honest place.
“I can't imagine anyone's really thrilled to see her go, I know I'm upset to see her go.”
Mikayla still showed up to support
Despite quitting the show, Mikayla was in the audience supporting Conner at Dancing With the Stars. He says the cast are all friends.
“I have a soft spot for everyone in The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Those are our friends.”
She quit over moral concerns
Mikayla announced her departure after hearing unspecified news. She's not comfortable platforming behavior she disagrees with, given her experience with abuse.
“There's no amount of money worth going against my morals or changing the stance I've had.”
Profiting felt unethical to her
Mikayla said continuing to profit from the behavior she witnessed felt wrong and like a disservice to children, healing, and millions of viewers.
What matters most
Mikayla Matthews quit Secret Lives of Mormon Wives over moral concerns about behavior she witnessed, despite helping build the show from the start.
