Bobbi Althoff is not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and she wants everyone to know it before her new show airs. The podcaster addressed her connection to the Mormon faith in a statement ahead of the premiere of "The Mormon Wives of Orange County," according to E! News.
Althoff, who rose to fame with her deadpan interview style on "The Really Good Podcast," is part of the cast of the upcoming Hulu series. The show follows a group of women connected to the Mormon community in Orange County, California.
The clarification matters because Althoff's inclusion in the cast raised questions among fans about whether she practices the faith. She said she does not, and that her role on the show stems from her ties to the region and the social circle, not from religious membership.
Althoff built a following through viral interviews with celebrities including Drake, Lil Yachty and Mark Cuban. Her move into reality television marks a shift from podcasting into a different kind of spotlight, one where her personal life faces more scrutiny.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has about 6.8 million members in the United States, with a significant presence in Southern California. Reality shows centered on Mormon communities have drawn large audiences before, most notably "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" and the earlier "Sister Wives."
Althoff's statement comes as Hulu prepares to launch the series, which has already generated buzz online. Cast members' religious backgrounds have become a talking point among viewers trying to sort out who belongs to the faith and who does not.
Representatives for Althoff and Hulu did not immediately respond to additional requests for comment. The premiere date for "The Mormon Wives of Orange County" has not been widely announced.
For Althoff, the clarification is a preemptive move. She has built a career on controlling her own narrative, from her podcast's awkward-comedy format to her guarded public persona. Addressing the Mormon question before the show debuts keeps that pattern intact.
