Whitney Leavitt Compares End of "Dancing with the Stars" to a Painful Breakup She is 'Still Recovering from' (Exclusive)

Whitney Leavitt is looking back on her experience on Dancing with the Stars with a mix of nostalgia and emotion. Speaking at the LOreal Paris Women of Worth 2025 event on December 2 in Los Angeles, the influencer and mother of three shared what she misses most about her time on the show.

The 32-year-old, known from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, competed in the 34th season of the reality dance competition alongside professional partner Mark Ballas. Despite consistently ranking near the top, Leavitt was unexpectedly eliminated during the semi-finals, just one episode shy of the finale.

"This show has completely transformed my life," Leavitt said after her exit. "The friendships, the experienceits something Ill always cherish."

Reflecting on her departure at the Los Angeles event, she described the end of her DWTS journey as feeling like a breakup she is "still healing from." Leavitt explained, "Being part of this show ignited something in me. I was surrounded by people who believed in me and pushed me to my best. Ill always be grateful for that."

During the competition, Leavitt impressed with her performances, earning near-perfect scores, including a 29/30 for a cha cha to "1999" and another 29/30 for a Viennese waltz to "Slow Love" during Prince Night. Her Argentine Tango to "Cell Block Tango" with Ballas even secured a perfect 40/40.

Though she misses the daily routine of rehearsals and studio camaraderie, Leavitts dancing career is far from over. She is set to make her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago at the Ambassador Theatre in New York City, beginning February 2, 2026, for a six-week limited engagement through March 15. This marks her first professional theater role, building on her extensive dance background from her fine arts studies at Brigham Young University in Utah.

Leavitt continues to engage her loyal online following with dance, family comedy, and lifestyle content, bringing her signature energy and dedication from social media to the Broadway stage.

Author: Riley Thompson