Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Resumes Filming Season 5 After Taylor Frankie Paul Investigation
Production Resumes on Season 5 of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives”
After a temporary pause in production, Season 5 of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” has resumed filming. The hiatus was prompted by a domestic violence investigation involving Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen. The outcome of the investigation has not been disclosed, leaving uncertainty about their involvement in the upcoming season.
Cast Members and Background
The reality show features a cast of women including Whitney Leavitt, Mayci Neeley, Mikayla Matthews, Jessi Draper, Miranda McWhorter, and Jen Affleck, along with their spouses and former partners.
Domestic Violence Allegations
On March 16, news surfaced of a domestic violence incident between Paul and Mortensen that led to the temporary halt in production. The Draper City police were investigating the allegations made by both parties, stemming from an incident in February. Despite the ongoing filming of Season 5, the altercation did not occur on camera.
Following a legal review, it was announced that Paul would not be facing any charges related to the incident.
Past Incidents and TMZ Leak
This recent incident is not the first instance of conflict between Paul and Mortensen. In 2023, Paul was arrested and later pleaded guilty to aggravated assault against Mortensen. The details of this altercation were previously covered in Season 1 of “Mormon Wives.” However, on March 19, TMZ released footage from the incident that had only been shown in court. The video depicted Paul throwing metal barstools at Mortensen while one of her children was present, although the child was from Paul’s previous marriage, not with Mortensen.
Response and Consequences
Following the TMZ leak, Disney made the decision to postpone the premiere of “The Bachelorette,” which featured Paul as the lead. The company expressed support for Paul and her family, stating that their priority was ensuring their safety and security. In a statement released by Paul’s spokesperson, she expressed gratitude for ABC’s support and revealed her plans to address the abuse she had endured.
Both Paul and Mortensen have taken legal action by filing restraining orders against each other.
The future of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” remains uncertain as production continues amidst the ongoing personal challenges faced by the cast members.
