For reality TV fans, Utah is suddenly a must-see TV hub.
Next The Secret Life of a Mormon Wife debuted on Hulu in September 2024, viewers quickly began to prepare for the new season of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.
While each show has its own story line that is worth watching and wondering about, there seems to be more than a few connections in the program.
“We crossed paths and it’s not surprising because Utah is so small and especially the world of influence and the community here is very close,” The Secret Life of a Mormon Wife star Demi Engemann to the Decider. “So we cross paths.”
Costars Jessi Ngatikaura believe that each event offers a different point of view. And instead of feeling the competition, many believe that there is room for everyone on the small screen.
“We’re influencers and we’re just living on camera, doing things in a group of friends, but Housewife usually a bit older and more experienced,” Jessi explained. “We just went in without hanging. But she’s a wonderful woman. I look up to a lot of them.”
Keep reading to discover all the unexpected connections and crossovers The Secret Life of a Mormon Wife already with Real Housewives of Salt Lake City:
Layla Taylor’s friendship with Monica Garcia
Although Monica is only in Real Housewives of Salt Lake City for one (at least) season, he is willing to share some words of wisdom with his friends joining Hulu.
“I know Monica. We’re just internet friends and we chat here,” Layla told Decider. “She gives advice about the world of reality TV shows and stuff. She’s a sweet girl. I wish she was still in this season, honestly. I think she had a great side to last season.
In January 2024, it was announced that Monica would not be returning to the Bravo show after the bombshell revealed that she was part of Reality Von Tease’s Instagram account targeting her costars.
Taylor Frankie Paul Interview With ‘Real Housewives’ Producers
Before joining The Secret Life of a Mormon WifeTaylor said he had discussed it with Real Housewives of Salt Lake City producer.
“I was actually interviewed for the show. I had an interview I think a few months before (for The Secret Life of a Mormon Wife), maybe longer,” Taylor said in the September 2024 episode Scheana Shay“Scheananigans” podcast. “And most of the time … it’s the little bird that tells you, ‘You don’t have enough drama in your life.'”
Taylor understood why the interviewers felt that way, because he didn’t reveal any details about being a gentle swinger.
Demi Engemann’s connection with Angie Harrington
Long time before seen The Secret Life of a Mormon Wife with his wife Demi, Bret Engemann before marrying with The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Angie Harrington.
During the relationship, the couple welcomed two sons named Roma and Cole. Angie has remarried while Bret has been with Demi since spring 2020.
Jessi Ngatikaura Hair Connection with Heather Gay
While Jessi has had professional success as a member of MomTok, she also has a hair empire thanks to JZ Styles. Her work made her aware of Heather’s Beauty Lab & Laser medical spa in Utah.
“I’m in the beauty industry and we all live in Salt Lake, so I actually did some of the hair and I’ve, you know, communicated with them,” Jessi told Decider. “They are all wonderful women. I think they are very good in what they do.
Jessi added that she “really respects” Heather as an entrepreneur when she developed Beauty Lab.
Heather Gay Offers to Cast ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’
After season one of The Secret Life of a Mormon Wife ended on a cliffhanger, some viewers expressed hope that Hulu would announce a reunion show. “Serious question: Who is assigned to host the reunion?” one fan-site wrote through Instagram. Heather, who chronicled her journey wrote a memoir titled Bad Mormons at The Real Housewives of Salt Lake Citycomment, “Please oh please 😂🙏🏼.”
The Secret Life of a Mormon Wife now streaming on Hulu. Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Season 5 premieres Friday, September 18 on Bravo at 9 pm ET.