Mormon Women Resume Activities Without Taylor Frankie Paul
- The Norwegian-language outlet VG reported on April 22, 2026, that the reality series "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" is resuming production for its fifth season without Taylor...
- Production on season five had been paused in mid-March 2026 after an alleged confrontation between Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen, who share a 2-year-old son.
- Days after the investigation became public, footage of a prior 2023 altercation between Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen surfaced, showing an incident that had previously led to...
The Norwegian-language outlet VG reported on April 22, 2026, that the reality series “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” is resuming production for its fifth season without Taylor Frankie Paul, following a domestic violence investigation involving her and former co-star Dakota Mortensen.
Production on season five had been paused in mid-March 2026 after an alleged confrontation between Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen, who share a 2-year-old son. At the time of the hiatus, the Draper City Police Department confirmed to People magazine that there was an open domestic assault investigation into the incident from late February, with allegations made in both directions.
Days after the investigation became public, footage of a prior 2023 altercation between Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen surfaced, showing an incident that had previously led to her pleading guilty to aggravated assault. The renewed attention on this past legal matter contributed to the ongoing scrutiny surrounding her involvement in the series.
Despite the production pause and ongoing investigations, E! News confirmed that filming for season five is ready to resume. A source close to Taylor Frankie Paul told the outlet that her priority remains her mental health and family, and that while she hopes to return to the show in the future, her current focus is on her wellbeing and personal life.
The same source emphasized that Hulu has been supportive throughout the situation, and that the door remains open for her potential return when she feels ready. However, for the immediate future, the series will move forward with the rest of the cast without her participation.
ABC had previously confirmed it would not air Taylor Frankie Paul’s already-filmed season of “The Bachelorette,” which was scheduled to premiere on March 22, 2026, just days before the planned debut. The network cited the controversy surrounding the MomTok star as the reason for its decision.
As of April 2026, “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” continues to be produced for Hulu, with season five expected to proceed without Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen amid the ongoing fallout from their personal and legal circumstances.