Who Is Whitney Leavitt’s Husband? Meet Conner Leavitt, the Man Behind the Dancer’s Emotional DWTS Performance

Dancing with the Stars contestant Whitney Leavitt moved viewers during the Dedication Night episode when she honored her husband, Conner Leavitt, through an emotional dance performance. Whitney danced alongside her partner Mark Ballas and invited Conner to join the special routine. The trio received a score of 33 out of 40 from the judges.

Whitney said before the episode, “He’s been stretching. He tells us he is so excited to get on the dance floor.”

Who Is Conner Leavitt?

Conner Leavitt is not a celebrity, but he has become well-known through Whitney’s social media and the Hulu reality series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. He works as a technical analyst for a hedge fund. His job is managed from Dubai, but he works remotely from home.

Conner completed his Economics degree from Brigham Young University in 2018. Though not a performer, he often joins Whitney in TikTok dance videos and light-hearted challenges.

He once joked, “She keeps saying, chin up, back straight. I’m trying! I’m sweating!”

Love Story: From Friendship to Marriage

Whitney and Conner first met in 2015 during a double date where both of their original partners did not arrive. They quickly became friends before falling in love. Their love story later appeared in The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, gaining attention from viewers.

They were married in summer 2016 at a Mormon temple in Provo, Utah. A viral wedding photo showed them at In-N-Out Burger, dressed in full wedding attire, captioned #notyouraveragebridalshoot.

Family Life and Children

The couple shares three children:

• Sedona – born November 2019

• Liam – born December 2021

• Billy Gene – born October 2024

Whitney shared that they chose Billy’s name even before his birth, saying it made them feel close to the baby despite not knowing the gender.

Emotional Support and Viral Moment

After Whitney’s performance on Dancing with the Stars, Conner posted a heartfelt message on TikTok:

“I am so proud. Sedona will grow up believing no dream is too big. This feels like the start of something massive for you.”

Whitney later shared a tearful video on Instagram, expressing gratitude for dancing with her husband’s support. She said:

“I feel most like myself when I dance. I’m grateful to share our story through dance.”

Nine Years of Marriage

On August 20, 2025, the couple celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary. Whitney wrote:

“I can’t imagine loving anyone the way I love Conner. Through everything, we stand strong. Here’s to us, always.”