Bravo has announced “Surviving Mormonism,” a brand new show that will delve into the Mormon religion. Helmed by “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” star Heather Gay, the limited series aims to examine the practices of the church, tackling controversial topics in a thought-provoking way.
Heather Gay Hosts the New Show
Along with the announcement of “Surviving Mormonism,” Bravo also revealed that the first of three episodes would air on November 11. All episodes will then be available to stream on Peacock the following day on November 12. The network later unveiled a sneak peek of the show on Instagram and other social channels, which can be seen above, giving viewers an idea of what they can expect.
Bravo’s official press release suggests that “Surviving Mormonism” will feature reported abuse victims, providing them with a platform to tell their story.
“The three-part limited series fractures the church’s seemingly perfect veneer to expose the secrets that have been kept behind closed doors,” the show’s synopsis reads.
“In each hour-long episode, Heather has impactful conversations with abuse survivors, ex-Mormons and former LDS church leaders. As Heather reflects on her own departure from the church, Surviving Mormonism delves into outdated and controversial practices and empowers victims to share their experiences to bring awareness and enact change.”
The preview ends with Gay breaking down in tears, saying, “I just feel overwhelmed and horrified.” However, it isn’t clear from the clip exactly what prompted this reaction from the reality television star and presenter.
The first episode will focus on former Mormon David Matheson. He was a prominent figure in the church and a proponent of conversion therapy before he left Mormonism and came out gay.
Heather Gay Left the Mormon Church in 2019
Gay has her own history with Mormonism. She was a member of the church for more than four decades before leaving in 2019. She has subsequently revealed that she was excommunicated, although she gave no details about exactly why this was the case.
Since that time, Gay has regularly spoken about her time in the church and has been critical of the religion. She has written several books chronicling her experiences over the last few years.
A familiar face on Bravo, Gay returned to television screens on September 16 as part of the sixth season of “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City,” where she is joined by the likes of Mary Cosby, Angie Katsanevas, and Lisa Barlow.
