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South Wales Guardian
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives stars want series to show ‘we are normal'
The first season of the hit reality series followed a group of Mormon influencers based in Utah in the US, caught in the midst of a sex-swinging scandal. Mormonism is a restorationist Christian movement which discourages alcohol, tobacco and caffeine, as well as sex outside marriage. Ngatikaura and Whitney Leavitt discussed the show's next season on ITV's This Morning and explained that the series followed the creation of 'MomTok' – a collective of women who make videos on TikTok. 'MomTok is a group of women. We all did social media together, and it started out just a group of mums getting together and making fun videos on social media, and then it turned into what it is today, which is crazy,' said Leavitt. She added: 'I think what's really cool about this whole group is that all of us live it a little bit differently, like some maybe a little bit more than others. 'So hopefully someone who's watching can relate to one of us, but yeah, no drinking coffee, no premarital sex, dress modestly, no tattoos.' Ngatikaura left the church and said there are women 'of different faith levels' on the show. 'I left about five, six years ago, but my family is Mormon, my friends are Mormon, so I'm still in the culture,' she said. 'It just wasn't for me. But I love that about our show, is that we have so many different faith levels. 'So we showcase someone who is super active, someone who is not any more, which I think is relatable to any religion.' This Morning presenter Paddy McGuinness said it is 'good to talk' about Mormonism so people know 'it's not what you think it is when you see the films'. Ngatikaura responded: 'We wanted to show that because everyone thinks Mormons are like pilgrims and sister wives and we can't do anything, but we showcase that we are just normal people.' Season two follows the lives of the women after the success of season one and sees Miranda McWhorter join the series 'to set the record straight on the swinging scandal'. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officially condemns polygamy but there are other groups, referred to as 'Mormon fundamentalists', who engage in the practice. The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives season two is available on Disney+ in the UK.
Leader Live
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives stars want series to show ‘we are normal'
The first season of the hit reality series followed a group of Mormon influencers based in Utah in the US, caught in the midst of a sex-swinging scandal. Mormonism is a restorationist Christian movement which discourages alcohol, tobacco and caffeine, as well as sex outside marriage. Ngatikaura and Whitney Leavitt discussed the show's next season on ITV's This Morning and explained that the series followed the creation of 'MomTok' – a collective of women who make videos on TikTok. 'MomTok is a group of women. We all did social media together, and it started out just a group of mums getting together and making fun videos on social media, and then it turned into what it is today, which is crazy,' said Leavitt. She added: 'I think what's really cool about this whole group is that all of us live it a little bit differently, like some maybe a little bit more than others. 'So hopefully someone who's watching can relate to one of us, but yeah, no drinking coffee, no premarital sex, dress modestly, no tattoos.' Ngatikaura left the church and said there are women 'of different faith levels' on the show. 'I left about five, six years ago, but my family is Mormon, my friends are Mormon, so I'm still in the culture,' she said. 'It just wasn't for me. But I love that about our show, is that we have so many different faith levels. 'So we showcase someone who is super active, someone who is not any more, which I think is relatable to any religion.' This Morning presenter Paddy McGuinness said it is 'good to talk' about Mormonism so people know 'it's not what you think it is when you see the films'. Ngatikaura responded: 'We wanted to show that because everyone thinks Mormons are like pilgrims and sister wives and we can't do anything, but we showcase that we are just normal people.' Season two follows the lives of the women after the success of season one and sees Miranda McWhorter join the series 'to set the record straight on the swinging scandal'. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officially condemns polygamy but there are other groups, referred to as 'Mormon fundamentalists', who engage in the practice. The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives season two is available on Disney+ in the UK.
Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives stars want series to show ‘we are normal'
The first season of the hit reality series followed a group of Mormon influencers based in Utah in the US, caught in the midst of a sex-swinging scandal. Mormonism is a restorationist Christian movement which discourages alcohol, tobacco and caffeine, as well as sex outside marriage. Ngatikaura and Whitney Leavitt discussed the show's next season on ITV's This Morning and explained that the series followed the creation of 'MomTok' – a collective of women who make videos on TikTok. 'MomTok is a group of women. We all did social media together, and it started out just a group of mums getting together and making fun videos on social media, and then it turned into what it is today, which is crazy,' said Leavitt. She added: 'I think what's really cool about this whole group is that all of us live it a little bit differently, like some maybe a little bit more than others. 'So hopefully someone who's watching can relate to one of us, but yeah, no drinking coffee, no premarital sex, dress modestly, no tattoos.' Ngatikaura left the church and said there are women 'of different faith levels' on the show. 'I left about five, six years ago, but my family is Mormon, my friends are Mormon, so I'm still in the culture,' she said. 'It just wasn't for me. But I love that about our show, is that we have so many different faith levels. ADVERTISEMENT Learn more This Morning presenter Paddy McGuinness said it is 'good to talk' about Mormonism so people know 'it's not what you think it is when you see the films'. Ngatikaura responded: 'We wanted to show that because everyone thinks Mormons are like pilgrims and sister wives and we can't do anything, but we showcase that we are just normal people.' Season two follows the lives of the women after the success of season one and sees Miranda McWhorter join the series 'to set the record straight on the swinging scandal'. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officially condemns polygamy but there are other groups, referred to as 'Mormon fundamentalists', who engage in the practice. The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives season two is available on Disney+ in the UK.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Jessi Ngatikaura Had Her Thyroid Partially Removed After a Warning from 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Viewers
In season 2 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Jessi Ngatikaura opened up about how viewers reached out to her about her thyroid She said that viewers noted it looked 'enlarged,' and she should get it checked Jessi ultimately decided to have a partial removal, but had to wait until after surgery to find out if it was cancerousJessi Ngatikaura is saying thanks to The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives viewers. In season 2, episode nine of The Secret Wives of Mormon Wives, which was released on May 15, Ngatikaura, 32, told castmate Mayci Neeley that she had to have surgery to remove half of her thyroid gland. 'And then the sucky thing is, they said they can't tell me if it's cancer or not 'til after the surgery,' she said. 'Like they won't know 'til they take it out. But if I don't get it removed and it is cancer, it could spread to my lymph nodes.' Ngatikaura explained that when the show's first season came out in 2024, she 'had a few nurses actually reach out to me on social media. They all told me that I looked like I had an enlarged thyroid and I should get it checked.' Thankfully, she listened and went to see a thyroid specialist, who found multiple nodules. 'Basically, we came to the conclusion that I should get a partial thyroid removal,' she explained. 'I'm trying to stay positive,' she told Neeley, 30. 'Cause I do think that if you're sick and if you dwell on it and have a bad attitude, it can make you worse. Like, that's just my belief.' In a confessional, she admitted that the situation has put 'things into perspective' and reminded her to 'focus on the bigger picture.' Elsewhere in episode 10, Ngatikaura said that her "health journey" has "really grounded me during all of this MomTok drama because it's made me realize how blessed I really am." In a clip, she and her husband Jordan Ngatikaura both marveled over how small her surgery incision was. 'The biopsy was benign, which is such great news,' Jessi shared. 'Life is so short and it's so precious, and what's not important is us all yelling at each other as a group of friends.' Jessi has been open about her surgeries in the past, revealing in season 1 that she had a labiaplasty and breast implant reduction. "I've gotten my boobs done three times and now I'm getting my cookie redone,' she explained in a confessional at the time. In March, she also opened up on social media about her nose job. She explained that being on Secret Wives made her more insecure about her appearance. 'People have been awful about my looks & it definitely affected my confidence. But I also had insecurities before that I wanted to tweak so I took care of them!" she wrote on Instagram. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Speaking with PEOPLE in an article published May 13, Jessi said she thinks the Mormon Church's emphasis on 'perfection' has impacted how she and other women in her community view themselves. 'I do think a lot of Mormons really buy into plastic surgery and hair and Botox and nails and lashes. I would say it's ramped up a little bit in the Mormon religion here,' she said, noting that for Mormons, they want to be both 'morally perfect' and 'physically perfect.' Read the original article on People
