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Reality Show Faces Backlash Over 'Pregnancy Roulette' Episode

The controversial scene from Mormon Wives Season 2 has drawn criticism for its insensitivity toward infertility struggles, prompting defensive responses from cast members.

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Overview

  • The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 2 featured a 'pregnancy roulette' game, where cast members randomly drew pregnancy tests, revealing hidden pregnancies.
  • Demi Engemann, who has been open about her infertility struggles, was emotionally devastated after drawing a positive test that did not belong to her.
  • Viewers condemned the game as cruel and tone-deaf, particularly given Engemann’s well-documented battle with infertility.
  • Layla Taylor, who appeared to introduce the game, later clarified on TikTok that the idea was not hers, though she initially described it as a 'fun little game.'
  • The series continues streaming on Hulu and Disney+, with cast members addressing the fallout as audience backlash and media scrutiny persist.