# 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.
- Title: Conner Leavitt reacts to Mikayla quitting Mormon Wives
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Cosmopolitan — https://cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/tv/a73757392/conner-leavitt-responds-mikayla-matthews-quitting-secret-lives-of-mormon-wives
- Author: Mehera  Bonner
- Published: 2026-09-16T12:00:30+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: conner leavitt, mikayla matthews, secret lives of mormon wives, dancing with the stars, dwts, reality tv, quitting show, entertainment tonight, hulu, abuse
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Mikayla Matthews quit Secret Lives of Mormon Wives over moral concerns about behavior she witnessed, despite helping build the show from the start.