Mormon Wives' Mikayla Matthews Defends Estranged Husband Jace Terry Amid Criticism

Mikayla Matthews slams podcast hosts' harsh comments about her estranged husband following their separation announcement.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 6:18pm

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Mikayla Matthews, star of the reality show "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," is coming to the defense of her estranged husband Jace Terry after podcast hosts Jackie Oshry and Claudia Oshry criticized him on their show. Mikayla and Jace recently announced they were separating amid ongoing intimacy struggles, but Mikayla says their separation is not permanent. She commented on the podcast episode, saying "I hate this" in response to the hosts' harsh comments about Jace.

Why it matters

Mikayla and Jace's separation has been a major storyline on "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," with Mikayla opening up about her past sexual abuse and how it has impacted their marriage. The podcast hosts' criticism of Jace highlights the intense public scrutiny that reality TV stars and their relationships often face.

The details

In a recent episode of The Toast podcast, hosts Jackie Oshry and Claudia Oshry referred to Jace as their "weenie of the week" and made harsh comments about him, with Jackie saying she just wants him to "shut the f--k up for a minute" and let his wife "breathe." Mikayla, who shares four children with Jace, took to the comments section to defend her estranged husband, simply writing "I hate this." Mikayla and Jace announced their separation in the latest season of "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," with Mikayla saying they don't see it as a permanent decision and that they will still see each other daily.

  • Mikayla and Jace announced their separation in the ninth episode of the show's fourth season.
  • The podcast episode criticizing Jace was released on March 20, 2026.

The players

Mikayla Matthews

The star of the reality show "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" who is currently separated from her husband Jace Terry.

Jace Terry

Mikayla Matthews' estranged husband, who has been the subject of criticism from podcast hosts.

Jackie Oshry

One of the hosts of The Toast podcast who criticized Jace Terry.

Claudia Oshry

The other host of The Toast podcast who criticized Jace Terry alongside Jackie Oshry.

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What they’re saying

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— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

Mikayla's defense of her estranged husband Jace amid public criticism highlights the challenges reality TV stars face in navigating their personal lives in the public eye. Despite their separation, Mikayla remains committed to supporting Jace and maintaining a co-parenting relationship for the sake of their four children.