Reality TV Couples
Are ‘DWTS’ Contestant Whitney Leavitt & Husband Conner Still Together?
Whitney Leavitt has put her personal life out there on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, including issues in her marriage to Conner Leavitt. Now, she’s in the spotlight on Season 34 of Dancing With the Stars. Whitney and her DWTS pro partner, Mark Ballas, have quickly become a frontrunner duo for the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.
So, where do Whitney and Conner stand as she wows in the ballroom week after week? Scroll down for everything we know about their relationship now.
Are Whitney and Conner Leavitt still together?
Yes, Whitney and Conner are still together, and he has been so supportive of her Dancing With the Stars journey. Whitney documented her husband meeting her dance partner, Mark Ballas, for the first time. He has also been in the audience cheering her on during the live shows, complete with themed T-shirts every week.
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After Week 3 of the dance competition series, Whitney penned a sweet Instagram message to Conner and gushed over how he’s been her “biggest cheerleader” since she started the show.
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“Through every step, every rehearsal, and every breakdown I’ve had..thank you for being my steady rhythm, my safe place, and my biggest cheerleader. I couldn’t do this without you. I always look forward to seeing the bouquet of flowers you perfectly pick in my trailer 🤧❤️ I love you so much Connie baby!” she wrote.
On September 29, Conner shared a sweet TikTok video of Whitney with their kids. “She is everything you see and MORE,” he wrote. “She doesn’t let chasing her dreams get in the way of being the best mom. We aren’t just proud of her. We LOVE her.”
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Whitney honored her husband on their nine-year wedding anniversary in August. “I can’t imagine ever loving anyone the way I love Conner,” she wrote on Instagram. “Through everything we’ve faced, we’ve always come out stronger, side by side. I’m so proud of you babe, and so grateful I get to dance through this life with you. Here’s to us, always. Happy 9 years baby.”
However, the two did deal with some troubles in their marriage during the first season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. In July 2022, they moved from Utah to Hawaii to privately address their marital issues. They eventually revealed that their decision to move stemmed from the discovery of Conner’s Tinder profile, as well as his pornography addiction.
“I had a real problem and it turned into something that really hurt my wife, and I’m so sorry,” Conner said on an episode of Mormon Wives. “I’m working on myself. But yeah, I’ve reached a point where I really don’t care what anybody outside my inner circle thinks.” It was confirmed that he sent and received nude photos from women on the app, but Whitney said no physical boundaries were ever crossed.
During The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 2 reunion, Conner opened up about an incident in his past that shaped his future actions. “When I was a little boy, I was raped,” he shared. “And when I was finally honest with that emotion and that memory, everything made sense.”
He also said, “That was a very difficult part of my past and something I’ve worked hard to heal from. And it still hurts. I know so many people carry experiences like that, even though they may not talk about them.”
Whitney and Conner confirmed that it took a lot of therapy to get their marriage back on track, but today, they’re stronger than ever.
How did Whitney and Conner Leavitt meet?
The Leavitts started dating in 2015, but they actually met a few years earlier. Whitney was living in Georgia during a Mormon mission trip and was connected with other Mormon families in the area, including Conner’s.
In 2015, Whitney and Conner’s mutual friends asked them to be wingmen for them on a double date. But when the other couple bailed on the plans, Whitney and Conner had a solo night out, and the rest is history. They tied the knot in August 2016.
Do Whitney and Conner Leavitt have kids?
Yes, Whitney and Conner are parents to three children. Their first daughter, Sedona, was born in November 2019, followed by son Liam in December 2021 and son Billy in October 2024.
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Following Billy’s birth, Whitney told People that her family was “complete,” adding, “We’ve always wanted three kids, and we’re so happy everyone’s here now.” She also reiterated this to Swooon. “I’m all babied out,” Whitney confirmed.
Is Whitney Leavitt in a lavender marriage?
In April 2025, Whitney responded to rumors that she and Conner are in a lavender marriage, which is when two people agree to a heterosexual relationship to hide one or both of their sexualities. She posted a video of them dancing in the kitchen together with the text, “Proof this isn’t a lavender marriage.”
She also discussed the rumors about Conner’s sexuality on an episode of the Off the Vine podcast. “Do I need to put out a sex tape, or something? Like, trust me. We’re good. Everything’s fine,” Whitney insisted.
Dancing With the Stars, Season 34, Tuesdays, 8/7c, ABC and Disney+ (Streaming Next Day on Hulu)
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Season 3, Thursday, September 13, Hulu
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