Dancing With the Stars is seeing as much intrigue off the ballroom floor as on it. One week after fellow Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Jen Affleck appeared to toss a little shade on TikTok Live, current DWTS contestant Whitney Leavitt is addressing the chatter — and keeping her eyes firmly on the prize.
Leavitt, 32, spoke after the November 4 episode, emphasizing she isn’t letting social media noise get in the way of her run for the mirrorball. “I’m trying not to focus on that,” she told E! News. “Just trying to focus on all the people that are supporting us, because I’m so grateful for them. It motivates us, it keeps us going, so thank you.”
Her comments arrive after Affleck, 26, was eliminated during week seven and made headlines for cryptic remarks many viewers interpreted as a nod to tension between the two influencers, who both rose to prominence in the “MomTok” community before joining Hulu’s Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.
Whitney Leavitt Addresses Feud Rumors — And Stays Focused On DWTS
The weekend before Halloween, Affleck joined her professional partner Jan Ravnik on TikTok Live and told fans, “We love Andy [Richter] and Robert [Irwin]. Honestly, I’ve said since day one, ‘I’m on the show and I’m voting for Robert.’ He just has an amazing story.”
Then came the line that ignited speculation: “I would be rooting for a former MomTok person, but we won’t get into it.” The pointed remark quickly fueled theories about a possible rift with Leavitt. When viewers pushed for more, Affleck didn’t elaborate, instead teasing, “You’ll just have to wait for season 3,” hinting that the Hulu series might eventually address the situation.
Leavitt, however, has largely sidestepped the drama. After a standout performance on November 4, she doubled down on her approach. “I mean, I’m just not trying to focus on that,” she told Us Weekly, echoing her earlier sentiment. “I’m just going to focus on the people that are supporting us because it means so much to Mark and I. It does motivate us and it means a lot to us.”
That single-minded focus appears to be paying off. Leavitt and her pro partner Mark Ballas (39) wowed the judges on Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night with a fiery paso doble to Ozzy Osbourne’s “No More Tears,” landing just one point shy of a perfect score.
Near-Perfect Scores Keep Momentum For Leavitt & Ballas
The nearly flawless routine signaled a major upswing for the pair as they continue to build momentum late in the season. Delivering a high-impact paso doble on a theme night as competitive as Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night is no small feat, and the judges’ reactions reflected it. Coming within a single point of perfection not only underscores the duo’s chemistry, but also positions Leavitt as a legitimate contender as the competition tightens.
Though Affleck is no longer in contention, her shout-outs on TikTok to fellow contestants Andy Richter and Robert Irwin gave fans a glimpse into her post-elimination rooting interests. That, coupled with the “former MomTok” comment, inevitably directed attention toward her Hulu co-star. Leavitt’s response, or lack thereof, reads as a deliberate choice to keep the spotlight squarely on the dance floor.
It’s a notable contrast in approaches: Affleck has leaned into playful teases about what viewers might see on television, while Leavitt is channeling her energy into choreography, scores, and the fan support that fuels weekly votes. For a show as reliant on audience engagement as Dancing With the Stars, that strategy can be as crucial as any ballroom technique.
From MomTok To Hulu — And Now The Ballroom
Both Affleck and Leavitt cultivated large followings through the “MomTok” community before landing on Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, which chronicles their lives and friendships. That shared history has naturally followed them into DWTS, where personal narratives often intertwine with the competition’s weekly rhythms. When comments catch fire online, the echo can be loud — but the latest episode suggests Leavitt is intent on letting her dancing do the talking.
Regardless of what may surface in future episodes of their Hulu series, Leavitt’s message remains consistent: appreciation for supporters and focus on the task at hand. Her gratitude has been a recurring refrain in post-show interviews, underscoring how critical fan votes are as the leaderboard narrows.
Season 3 Teases Promise Answers For Fans
Affleck’s “wait for season 3” tease wasn’t the only hint that the Hulu series will offer clarity. Leavitt also suggested viewers will get the context they’ve been looking for when the new season arrives. “I think, generally, a lot of people have had questions from the last season, and you’re going to get some answers,” she said.
For now, though, the timeline is simple: Affleck’s DWTS journey has wrapped, and Leavitt’s continues apace, buoyed by a near-perfect paso doble and a growing chorus of support. Whether the off-camera chatter eventually becomes on-camera storyline, Dancing With the Stars still boils down to weekly performances, judges’ scores, and fan votes. And on that front, Leavitt and Ballas are very much in the mix.
So while the TikTok Live moment sparked a social media frenzy, Leavitt’s stance is clear. The ballroom comes first, the supporters matter most, and the rest — as both stars suggest — can wait for television.
