Season 5 of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives on hold. Filming suspended due to a cast member's serious personal issues and an ongoing domestic assault investigat...
- March 17, 2026
AceShowbiz - Production on season five of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives has been temporarily suspended, sources report. Filming is currently on hold due to serious personal issues concerning one of the cast members, Taylor Frankie Paul.
According to an insider speaking to People, "They are not filming. Taylor Frankie Paul has some pretty serious stuff happening regarding her past, and they will see what happens. Until that resolves, they are off." Neither Hulu nor Taylor Frankie Paul has issued an official statement, leaving details largely unknown.
The situation reportedly centers on Taylor Frankie Paul’s troubled relationship with her ex-partner, Dakota Mortensen. Draper City police have confirmed an ongoing "domestic assault investigation" involving allegations from both parties. The authorities have been involved since late February, indicating a prolonged and complex case.
A source close to the show told People that "None of the women want to be associated with her," highlighting the strain this controversy has placed on the cast. This distancing is especially simple for Whitney Leavitt, who lives far from Utah and is currently performing in Chicago on Broadway.
This is not Taylor Frankie Paul’s first domestic violence incident. In 2023, she was arrested and accused of throwing a chair that struck her daughter. At that time, she faced two felony charges of domestic violence in the presence of a child and one count of aggravated assault, according to CBS News. Later, during an appearance on Call Her Daddy, she stated that all charges had been dropped.
Despite the filming pause, Taylor Frankie Paul is preparing to appear on the upcoming season of The Bachelorette, which is scheduled to premiere on March 22. To date, ABC has not announced any changes regarding the show’s airing. Notably, Taylor Frankie Paul was seen publicly attending the Oscars as recently as last night, maintaining her public profile amid controversy.
The future of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season five remains uncertain as the investigation continues.
