The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Heads West With California Spin-Off and Full Cast Reveal

Well, this was... somewhat inevitable. 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' is getting an Orange County spin-off, because what reality TV franchise can really rest until it’s conquered California? Hulu’s officially ordering up 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County,' and while the show’s location is new, the real curveball is the casting. The faces headlining this thing aren’t the ones anyone was betting on.

New Faces, New Zip Code

First, let’s talk cast. This Orange County edition rounds up a whole new troop of young moms from southern California’s Mormon community. And yeah, Orange County actually has a pretty sizeable Mormon population—who knew? Leading the group: Bobbi Althoff, who’s mostly known for her very viral podcast interviews, and Madison Bontempo, whose credits lean more traditional (she’s an actress/influencer hybrid).

Hulu laid out a logline that’s basically 'clashing beliefs, crumbling facades, and a lot of mom influencers using #MomTok.' Translation: there will be drama over whether to fight modernity or totally embrace it, and it’s basically a momfluencer battleground. If you’re into influencers who post idyllic family content—then pull back the curtain for a messier reality—yeah, you’re getting more of that.

The Cast (So Far)

• Bobbi Althoff
• Madison Bontempo
• Aspyn Ovard
• Avery Woods
• Salomé Andrea
• McCall DaPron
• Chandler Higginson
• Ashleigh Pease

It’s a full refresh—no one crossing over from the original show. If you’re hoping for a cameo or two, that’s unconfirmed, but not looking likely at this point.

Not-So-Hidden Turmoil Behind the Scenes

Now, here’s where it gets extra messy. The main 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' show is still on pause—and not for creative reasons. It all goes back to star Taylor Frankie Paul, who ended up facing domestic assault allegations. Shortly after, her 'Bachelorette' spin-off got quietly shoved onto a shelf, and the main show stopped production entirely. Technically, Season 5 of the flagship show should return, but nobody can say when.

So while the Orange County spin-off was apparently in the works for a while (producer Jeff Jenkins hinted at it all the way back in November, saying, quote:

"Personalities will always drive this franchise forward."

it’s also clearly helping fill a very awkward gap. Nothing like a scandal to make execs speed up their expansion plans.

What to Expect and When

Jenkins is back running the show as executive producer, along with his team at Jeff Jenkins Productions, 3BMG, and Select Entertainment. So if you liked the original’s blend of glossy family drama and behind-the-scenes chaos, you’ll probably get the same vibe here (just sunnier).

The new season is set to drop on Hulu later this year, but there’s no actual release date yet. In the meantime, the original series is still in limbo, so the Orange County crew could end up being the franchise’s main attraction—at least for a while.

I’ll say this: If you ever wanted Mormon mom drama with palm trees, influencers, and the possibility of some real off-camera chaos, your wish is about to come true.