Hulu Orders Orange County Spinoff of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
Hulu has announced a spinoff series titled The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County, featuring several TikTok stars. The show is set to premiere later in 2026. It follows the success of the original series and represents the first expansion of the franchise.
ocregister.com” The announcement was scheduled for April 23, 2026. The series will feature TikTok stars Aspyn Ovard, Avery Woods Bobbi Althoff, Salomé Andrea, McCall DaPron, Chandler Higginson, Ashleigh Pease and Madison Bontempo. The spinoff is set to premiere later in 2026.
It marks the first offshoot of the original series, which has gained significant viewership.
Disney alternative TV executive Rob Mills stated last year that the concept could expand to other types of wives, while emphasizing the need for caution. He described it as a potential franchise starter. The original series focuses on the lives of Mormon wives, and the Orange County edition will extend this format to a new location.
Hulu has recently ordered other reality shows, including one hosted by Parker Posey from the producers of “The Traitors.” Another series follows young babysitters in Ibiza.
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3 events- 2026-04-23
Hulu set to announce the order of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County spinoff.
1 source@Variety - Later in 2026
The spinoff series is scheduled to premiere.
1 source@Variety - Last year
Disney alternative TV boss Rob Mills discussed the potential for the series to become a franchise.
1 source@Variety
Potential Impact
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The spinoff could increase Hulu's reality TV viewership by attracting fans of the original series.
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TikTok stars' involvement may boost social media promotion and engagement for the show.
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Expansion might lead to additional spinoffs if the Orange County edition performs well.
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