The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: What are the biggest scandals so far? 

Hulu's The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives returns for a second season, bringing fresh drama. The reality show follows TikTok-famous Mormon moms whose lives changed after "soft-swinging" allegations went viral.

The second season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives presents ten fresh episodes filled with relationship turmoil, religious conflicts, and startling revelations. From rumored infidelity to substance experimentation, these MomTokers explore the intricate blend of contemporary social media celebrity and conventional Mormon beliefs.

What started as a pandemic social media trend has become essential reality TV. The show arose from controversy when cast member Taylor Frankie Paul alleged that several MomTokers were involved in partner-swapping, violating the strict moral codes they upheld online.

This bombshell fractured friendships, ended marriages, and led to criminal charges and therapy sessions as the cast struggled to rebuild their lives in front of millions.

What are the top scandals from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives so far?

The series' foundation rests on the infamous soft-swinging allegations. In season two of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, newcomer Miranda McWhorter addressed what happened at these gatherings.

"Well the thing is, like, the height of what I was ever involved in was like playing spin the bottle and like kissing other people," Miranda explained to the group.

Elaborating:

"So it was very jarring for me for Taylor to come out and say like everyone was hooking up with everyone because that was simply not the case at all. No one had sex ever. Period. I will go to my grave."

Miranda later contradicted herself in a podcast, admitting she and her ex-husband engaged in more than just kissing. The couple has since divorced. Taylor Paul's tumultuous relationship with Dakota Mortensen reached a breaking point in season two. Season one of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives ended with infidelity allegations against Dakota, and new episodes brought Jenna, the woman he allegedly cheated with, face-to-face with Taylor.

Text messages showed Dakota told Jenna his relationship with Taylor was "just for clout" and "just helping me build my social media." When confronted, Dakota admitted to lying and deleting messages that would make him "lose her and my son." The relationship ultimately ended.

In a surprising turn of events, cast members Jen and Zac Affleck sought ketamine therapy to rescue their troubled marriage. Although the Mormon faith strictly prohibits substances such as alcohol, coffee, and tea, the couple decided to pursue this contentious treatment.

"Ketamine is in the grey area when it comes to the church," Jen explained in a confessional.

Elaborating:

"Yeah, the church doesn't promote ketamine, but it's definitely not like a commandment exactly. Ketamine is a pure example of how much he's willing to do to show up for the relationship."

In an unexpected revelation, Jen Affleck learned that her husband's claimed relation to Hollywood star Ben Affleck was entirely fabricated. After introducing herself as "Jennifer Lynn Affleck," the same name Jennifer Lopez took upon marrying Ben, Jen discovered it was merely a family joke that had gone too far.

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives continues this saga

As The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives continues exploring contradictions between religious adherence and social media culture, scandals seem unlikely to stop. The show offers an unfiltered look at how these women navigate fame, faith, and family amid public scrutiny.

What started as TikTok entertainment has evolved into a complex examination of contemporary Mormon life, raising questions about authenticity, values, and the cost of social media fame. With each shocking revelation, viewers can only guess what scandals season three will bring.

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In the U.S., you can watch The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives by streaming it on Hulu or tuning in to ABC on Mondays at 10:00 p.m. ET.