Whitney Leavitt is leaving ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ after Season 5 wraps

Reality star Whitney Leavitt announced she was leaving “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” in a surprising way during her last performance in the Broadway show “Chicago” on Sunday. She’s been playing the role of Roxie Hart since February. A video posted by TMZ shows a fellow cast member handing Leavitt a newspaper during the show. Still in character, she read a headline announcing her departure, which caused the audience to erupt in cheers.

Commentary: ‘Gary’ is a riveting snapshot of Mikey and Richie before the events of ‘The Bear’

British TV often airs standalone episodes between full seasons, sometimes to move the plot forward or as a special holiday offering (like “Doctor Who” frequently does). These episodes also serve as a reminder to viewers that a show hasn’t been cancelled, especially during long breaks. I recently had to search online to confirm whether “The Bear” would return for a fifth season. The season four finale—where Carmy handed the restaurant over to Sidney and Richie, mirroring how Mikey had left it to him—left me wondering if the series was ending. Some reports suggest the next season might be the last.

Kid Cudi cuts M.I.A. from tour after she says she ‘can’t do illegal’ in political rant on stage

The issue began gaining attention on Reddit after people who attended her Saturday concert shared concerns about comments she made. She reportedly claimed she was facing backlash for being a Republican voter of color, which led to boos from the crowd. Despite not being a U.S. citizen, she has publicly supported Donald Trump’s campaign for president in 2024.