When Justin Rose joined The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City alongside wife Whitney Rose in Season 1, fans were quick to notice one major thing about the new cast member: His impressive dimples. But there’s plenty more to know about the Utah-based sales officer.
For instance, during Season 4, Episode 2, Justin revealed he was wearing crystals around his neck to help him communicate.
“Because lord knows I need the help,” he said.
“We’ve been through a lot of transitions. Me starting my business, him losing his job, me going through unpacking trauma. So we realized that we’re not very good communicators,” Whitney shared while on a double date with Angie Katsanevas and Shawn Trujillo.
“That surprises me about you two,” Angie said.
Ready for some more surprises? Keep scrolling to learn everything there is to know about Justin.
Who is Justin Rose?
Justin Rose is a Utah native who attended Brigham Young University, receiving his degree in International Relations and Business Management.
Aside from his 30+ years of experience in direct sales, Justin is a proud Househusband — he even lists the honor in his Instagram bio.
How did Justin Rose meet Whitney Rose?
Justin and Whitney’s early relationship was a bit controversial: They met while Justin was Whitney’s boss, and both were married at the time. They ended up leaving their spouses to be together.
“She fell in love with Justin. They had this illicit, torrid affair and, as a result, they were both excommunicated from the Mormon church,” explained Heather Gay in Season 1, Episode 1, which featured the couple’s 10th anniversary vow renewal. (Whitney later clarified that she wasn’t excommunicated but rather chose to walk away from the church.)
In the same episode, one of Whitney’s cousins apologized to her for doubting her relationship with Justin.
“I don’t think I thought you’d be here 10 years from now when I went to your first wedding,” the anonymous cousin said, prompting Whitney to explain that a lot of…
