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The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Spin-Off Heads to Orange County
The new Hulu series will feature 9 new cast members and 1 original from the MomTok franchise.
Mar. 24, 2026 at 4:18am
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Hulu is developing an Orange County-based spin-off of the hit reality series "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives". The new show will feature 9 new cast members and 1 original from the MomTok franchise, allegedly Jen Affleck. Filming is set to begin this spring with a premiere planned for the fall. The spin-off comes as the original series takes a break from filming season 5 after the Taylor Frankie Paul fiasco.
Why it matters
The "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" franchise has become a pop culture phenomenon, with the original show generating significant buzz and controversy. The move to Orange County represents an expansion of the brand and an opportunity to explore new storylines and characters in a different setting.
The details
The Orange County spin-off will have a cast of 9 new members, plus 1 original cast member from the MomTok franchise, reportedly Jen Affleck. Filming is scheduled to begin this spring, with a premiere planned for the fall. The spin-off comes as the original series takes a break from filming season 5 after the Taylor Frankie Paul scandal, which involved an alleged assault and domestic violence dispute.
- Filming for the Orange County spin-off is set to begin this spring.
- The new series is planned to premiere sometime in the fall of 2026.
The players
Jen Affleck
An original cast member of the MomTok franchise who is reportedly set to appear in the Orange County spin-off.
Taylor Frankie Paul
A cast member of the original "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" series whose season was canceled after a video of her assaulting her ex-partner, Dakota Mortenson, was released.
Dakota Mortenson
The ex-partner of Taylor Frankie Paul and the father of her youngest child, Ever True, who was involved in a domestic violence dispute with Paul.
Jessi Draper
A cast member of the MomTok franchise who is getting divorced from Jordan Ngatikaura, the self-proclaimed leader of #DadTok, and may be preparing for another reality show.
Jordan Ngatikaura
The self-proclaimed leader of #DadTok who filed a restraining order against his ex-wife, Jessi Draper.
What’s next
The judge in the Taylor Frankie Paul case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow her out on bail.
The takeaway
The expansion of the "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" franchise to Orange County highlights the enduring popularity of the show and the ongoing drama within the MomTok community. The spin-off presents an opportunity to explore new storylines and characters, but also raises questions about the long-term viability of the franchise in the wake of the Taylor Frankie Paul scandal.
