'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' are headed to 'DWTS.' Which two join the dancing competition?
The final revelation on June 30's two-hour Season 2 "Mormon Wives" reunion (now streaming on Hulu) featured the shocker – two stars of the Mormon MomTok reality hit will battle it out on Season 34 of the reality ballroom dance show this fall.
Many of the assembled "Mormon Wives" had auditioned for "DWTS" − but most didn't make the cut. Reunion host Nick Viall drew out the suspense, announcing the two new ballroom additions.
Read on to find out who's hitting the "DWTS" dance floor.
'Mormon Wives' Jennifer Affleck and Whitney Leavitt join 'DWTS'
Who is already on 'Dancing With the Stars' Season 34?
The "Mormon Wives" duo will face off against each other and two already-named contestants.
"This has been a dream of mine since I was a little kid watching my sister's incredible journey on the show back in 2016," Irwin wrote on Instagram. "I cannot believe it is about to become a reality. So grateful."
More cast members and pro partners will be revealed in the fall.
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