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Take that,Vanderpump Villa.)

Whitney Leavitt wants to homestead and is picking up horse shit; Whitney Rose would never.

This is speculation, but Im betting that Bravo was offeredMormon Wivesand passed.

How can I tell?

It wouldve gone through easily three more passes before air on Bravo.

For another distinguishing element, look to the other part of that title, the Wives themselves.

Even when its pulling from a shared community, Bravo casting prioritizes individual characters first and foremost.

Why are the Mormon Wives doing #MomTok and, by extension, why are they on this show?

Could a second season ofMormon Wivesimprove on some of these existential issues and make it even better?

Now lets just hope were blessed with a renewal order.