Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 6, 2025 · Entertainment

Who's Missing from The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives Reunion?

Hulu's popular reality series The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives delighted fans on Thursday with the announcement of a season two reunion on July 1; (L¿R) Jennifer Affleck, Taylor Frankie Paul, Jessi Ngatikaura, Whitney Leavitt, Mayci Neeley, Mikayla Matthews, Miranda McWhorter and Layla Taylor

SHOCKING TWIST! Demi Engemann MIA from Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Reunion, Fueling Speculation About Her Future on the Show

The highly-anticipated reunion special for Hulu's hit reality series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives has left fans reeling after photos from the taping revealed a major absence: Demi Engemann. Yes, you read that right - one of the show's main stars was noticeably missing in action, leaving everyone wondering what's behind this shocking snub.

The reunion special, hosted by Bachelor Nation favorite Nick Viall on July 1, promises to be a juicy affair, but it seems like Demi won't be joining her co-stars for a night of drama-filled discussion and reflection. A photo from the taping shows all the ladies' husbands gathered together, but where's Bret Engemann? And what about his wife Demi?

But one cast member was notably missing from the lineup: Demi Engemann (pictured left on The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wive)

Sources close to the show are tight-lipped about why Demi was skipped over for this special occasion, sparking rumors that she might be on her way out of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. This wouldn't come as a surprise to fans who've been following the drama-filled second season of the show. After all, Demi's been at the center of multiple controversies, including allegations of carrying on an affair with Vanderpump Villa star Marciano Brunette.

In an interview with The Viall Files, Demi claimed that "nothing happened" between her and Marciano, but then things took a turn when Jessi Ngatikaura - another co-star - revealed on the same podcast that she and Demi were no longer friends. This bombshell came just days after it was reported that both Demi and Jessi had been involved with Marciano.

This scandal has left fans wondering if Demi's time on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is running out. After all, her behavior this season has been the subject of much scrutiny - and not just from viewers at home. When she attended the show's premiere in May, Demi wore a revealing white minidress that seemed to be a deliberate statement about her desire to stand out.

And it wasn't just Demi, but also her husband Bret Engemann, as he too was missing in a larger group photo featuring the women's husbands

But despite these controversies, it seems like Demi is still committed to promoting the show. Just last month, she was spotted on the red carpet at a publicity event for The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. And if you check out her Instagram Stories, you'll see that she's still very much engaged with fans - even sharing a sassy video from a recent Lucy Hale interview.

In the clip, Lucy drops some empowering wisdom: "You're actually doing things right if people don't like you." Demi captions this with three enthusiastic 👏 emojis and calls it "queen stuff." But will her royal status on the show be short-lived?

For now, fans are left to speculate about Demi's future on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Will she return for a third season? Only time - and perhaps some more drama-filled episodes - will tell.

The reunion will be hosted by Bachelor Nation star Nick Viall

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives reunion special airs July 1 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+, with the second season already streaming. Stay tuned, folks!

It's now unclear what her status is for the upcoming third season, and if she's set to return to The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives. However, she has appeared at publicity events for the show's second season; pictured in LA on May 9

Demi was swept up in controversy when she and costar Jessi Ngatikaura were both rumored to have carried on affairs with the Vanderpump Villa star Marciano Brunette (L), which Demi denied; seen with Lisa Vanderpump in November 2024

Fans wondered if Demi ¿ who was painted as the show's villain ¿ might have sent a coded message about her future at the season two premiere (pictured), as she wore white while all the other women wore shades of blue