Most women from 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' refute involvement in the TikTok swinging scandal, except for two

Brace yourselves: the MomTok swinging scandal has resurfaced.

Several years have passed since Mormon social media influencer Taylor Frankie Paul disclosed her separation from her husband due to emotional entanglements within their social circle amid 'soft swinging' activities. This revelation propelled her to reality TV fame, along with the other MomTok influencers she inadvertently divided with her confession.

This upheaval led to a television opportunity, and the debut season of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" ascended to Hulu's top-watched unscripted show for 2024. While the initial season showcased seven out of eight MomTok celebrities denying participation in the scandal, the introduction of Taylor's ex-ally, Miranda McWhorter, in season two brought fresh insights.

Here is an overview of the couples partaking in the show and their comments on the scandal.

Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen

Taylor revealed on social media her and Tate Paul's decision to divorce following 'soft swinging' sessions with friends, which involved more than just kissing. They co-parent two children, Indy and Ocean.

Taylor is currently in a fluctuating relationship with Dakota Mortensen. They share a child, Ever True, whose pregnancy journey was highlighted in the first season. Dakota is described as a recovering addict in the series launch.

Taylor discusses the repercussions of the scandal, expressing frustration over the mothers who pleaded with her to retract her statements, only to later joke about it on TikTok.

In a season two monologue, Taylor divulges that their 'swinging' involved more intimate activities, including joint showers with other couples and blindfolded games to identify which spouse they were kissing.

Whitney Leavitt and Connor Leavitt

Whitney and her husband, Connor, have three children: Sedona, Liam, and Billy. Whitney shared her third pregnancy via social media and on the program's second season.

In the show's opener, Whitney uncovers an incident where Connor secretly used Tinder throughout their marriage. He never met anyone through the app but admitted to a porn addiction later. The couple temporarily moved to Hawaii following this, unrelated to the swinger controversy.

Layla Taylor

Layla Taylor is a single mother to two sons with her ex-husband.

She explained to Today that while divorce isn't promoted within their church, personal happiness is crucial, and her sons will not appear on the show.

Demi Engemann and Bret Engemann

Demi, 30, and Bret, 46, have children from previous relationships. Demi described Bret as a devoted stepdad to her daughter and hopes for more children together.

In the series introduction, Demi mentions unwittingly attending swinger events, whereas Bret sensed the atmosphere among other husbands. She clarified that they do not engage in swinging, despite Taylor's suggestions otherwise.

Jessi Ngatikura and Jordan Ngatikaura

Jessi and Jordan Ngatikaura are parents to Jagger, Peyton, and Jovi.

Jessi firmly denies any involvement in the scandal, citing her exhaustion and inability to consider multiple partners beyond her husband.

Jen Affleck and Zac Affleck

Jen and Zac Affleck, who married in 2019, are parents to Nara and Luca, with a third child expected. They clarified a longstanding joke regarding relation to Ben Affleck.

Despite her initial assertion about the familial connection, Jen later admitted the lack of truth in the rumor.

Mikayla Matthews and Jace Matthews

Mikayla and Jace Matthews have been married for six years with three children: Beckham, Haven, and Tommy. Mikayla is expecting their fourth child, frequently updating followers on her pregnancy journey.

Mayci Neeley and Jacob Neeley

Mayci, initially a single mother to Hudson after the father's demise, married Jacob Neeley in 2018. They share a daughter, Harlow, and expect another child.

She addressed the scandal through TikTok, denying any involvement.

Miranda McWhorter

Once Taylor's closest friend and part of MomTok, Miranda McWhorter and her ex-husband, Chase, initially rejected any links to the controversy.

In 2024, Chase disclosed that they attended couple-centric events featuring games like spin the bottle, but no sexual acts were involved. Their marriage ended later that year for reasons besides the scandal.

Miranda, now a single mother, admitted to kissing other participants but reiterated the absence of any sexual actions in these gatherings.