The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County star Madison Bontempo is breaking her silence on where she stands with husband Kyler Fisher after their challenges played out on screen.
“I feel like it’s hard when you’re watching it back sometimes because you don’t see the full picture,” Madison exclusively told Us. “Kyler and I are aware that we argue in our marriage. We’ve been together for 16 years, so we’re gonna have those times where we argue together.”
Madison pointed out that the Hulu show captured regular ups and downs in a marriage, adding, “We really did want to showcase that. I think the girls really did seem concerned, and I really appreciated everybody coming together and trying to rally around me.”
Season 1, which is streaming now, introduced Madison and Kyler as they navigated issues in their relationship. Madison’s friends called into question whether she wanted out of her marriage but didn’t see it as an option. In the finale, Madison was surprised with an intervention, which resulted in her returning to Kyler.
“We’re all just trying to be there for each other. Kyler and I, though, are such a rock,” she confirmed to Us. “Like, we have a really good foundation in our relationship, and I feel like although there’s some struggles, there’s also so much good. I choose to focus on that, and we just continue to grow together. All we can really do is we’re trying to showcase real moments.”
The finale hinted that Madison and Kyler weren’t sure about the next steps in their relationship with a “To Be Continued” message. Madison, however, made it clear that the couple remain together to this day.
“I think there was one fight in the kitchen where I wish I could have said things differently or wish he could have said things differently. But I think, in real life, we say things like that that you wish you would have said differently in fights,” Madison explained about onscreen regrets. “A lot of the time, it’s not on camera, so when you watch it back, you’re like, ‘Oh, I should have said that better.’”
She continued: “But for the most part — when watching it actually relieved my anxieties — I actually didn’t care as much. It was kind of like the opposite when I watched it. Like, ‘Oh, that wasn’t too bad.’”
Madison revealed that Kyler “hasn’t seen” the show yet. According to their social media, Madison and Kyler continue to be focused on raising their five kids.
In addition to Madison and Kyler, the spinoff introduced viewers to Bobbi Althoff and boyfriend Tyler Hawkins and Aspyn Ovard and her polyamorous partners, Briana Davis and Billy Davis, whom she started dating after her divorce from Parker Ferris. Salomé Andrea’s ups and downs with husband Aaron Brimhall were also at the center of season 1 — along with Jen Affleck, who got candid about the issues between her and husband Zac Affleck. (The Afflecks are now divorcing.)
Avery Woods, Ashleigh Pease, McCall DaPron and Jordan McClanahan were also featured on the show but their marriages weren’t a focus — yet.
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County is streaming on Hulu now.
