While addressing rumors on social media, Neeley confirmed she is only finishing the current season of filming, leaving subsequent seasons entirely up in the air.
The Bottom Line
- The Exit Wave: Mikayla Matthews exited the Hulu series on September 14, citing a refusal to platform behavior misaligned with her morals.
- Cast Uncertainty: Following Matthews’ exit, Layla Taylor and Mayci Neeley both indicated their future on the show is to be determined after season six.
- Conner’s Take: Speaking exclusively to E! News, costar Conner Leavitt admitted he was unaware of any coordinated departures while praising Matthews’ decision to stand up for her beliefs.
Conner Leavitt Responds to the MomTok Shakeup
Speaking exclusively to E! News reporter Will Marfuggi following his September 15 elimination from ABC’s Dancing With the Stars, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Conner Leavitt addressed mounting speculation that the reality phenomenon is bleeding key cast members.
“That’s news to me, if that’s true,” Leavitt told E! News regarding rumors that costars Mayci Neeley and Layla Taylor are heading for the exit. “I don’t know if that’s actually true. Whatever people decide, it’s up to them.”
Mikayla Matthews officially announced her departure from the show on September 14 via Instagram, setting off an immediate chain reaction of speculation across the fandom.
Inside Mikayla Matthews’ Morals-Driven Exit
Matthews, 26, did not mince words when explaining her decision to walk away from the cash-cow streaming franchise. According to her public statements reported across multiple entertainment outlets, she drew a hard line regarding the production’s continued alignment with controversial behavior.
“I’ve said from the beginning of this that I’m not comfortable being a part of something that continues to platform behavior I don’t agree with,” Matthews wrote in her Instagram announcement, “especially given my own experience growing up in a home with multiple forms of abuse.” She added that no amount of money is worth compromising her personal code of ethics.
Leavitt offered measured support for his departing castmate. “I can’t imagine that was an easy decision for Mikayla,” Leavitt told E! News. “She’s been a part of MomTok and Secret Lives since the beginning. So, for her to make that decision, it means to me that it must be really important to her, and I’m really proud of her for standing up for whatever she believes in.”
How Layla Taylor and Mayci Neeley Responded
Matthews stepping away instantly threw the spotlight onto her fellow cast members. Layla Taylor took to her Instagram Story, as covered by People, to address her own position within the ensemble. “I just love her so much,” Taylor wrote. “It’s such an impossible situation for everyone involved but I’m finishing out season 6 and then tbd.”
Meanwhile, Mayci Neeley addressed fans directly via TikTok. When asked by a viewer if she planned on staying with the Hulu series long-term, Neeley offered a similarly open-ended response: “I am finishing this current season we are filming and then not sure after that!”
Neeley elaborated on her priorities in a separate TikTok post addressing edited-out scenes and the realities of reality television monetization. “At the end of the day I don’t care about having ‘aura,’ I care about providing for my family and being a good wife [and] mother,” Neeley shared with her followers.
| Cast Member | Date / Milestone | Status on SLOMW |
|---|---|---|
| Mikayla Matthews | Sept. 14, 2026 | Officially exited the series |
| Layla Taylor | Post-Sept. 14, 2026 | Finishing Season 6, then TBD |
| Mayci Neeley | Post-Sept. 14, 2026 | Finishing current season, uncertain afterward |
| Conner Leavitt | Sept. 15, 2026 | Active (addressing rumors post-DWTS elimination) |
The Streaming Stakes for Hulu’s Reality Heavyweight
Reality television hinges on authentic interpersonal friction and organic group dynamics.
For now, production marches forward through season six.
