'Mormon Wives' Star Unsure About Season 5 After Scandal

Chase McWhorter says future of Hulu show remains uncertain following Taylor Frankie Paul investigation.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 7:49pm

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Chase McWhorter, a star of the Hulu reality series 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives', revealed that production on Season 5 has been halted following an alleged domestic violence incident involving co-star Taylor Frankie Paul. McWhorter said the show's future is 'up in the air' as the cast and network navigate the fallout from the scandal.

Why it matters

The 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' scandal has put the popular Hulu series in limbo, leaving fans uncertain about the show's future. The alleged domestic violence incident involving one of the show's central figures has raised concerns about the cast's safety and comfort, potentially jeopardizing the series' continuation.

The details

Last month, filming on 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Season 5 was halted after several cast members reportedly told ABC executives they were not comfortable continuing to work with Taylor Frankie Paul amid an investigation into an alleged domestic violence incident between Paul and her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen. The cast was said to be particularly disturbed by leaked video footage showing Paul attacking Mortensen with metal chairs in front of their young daughter. Paul was later arrested and pleaded guilty to aggravated assault, though the charge would be reduced to a misdemeanor if she abides by her three-year probation. The scandal also led ABC to cancel Paul's planned season of 'The Bachelorette'.

  • In February 2026, police were contacted regarding allegations of domestic violence between Paul and Mortensen.
  • On March 19, 2026, a video of the alleged incident was leaked online.
  • Shortly after the video surfaced, ABC pulled the plug on Paul's 'Bachelorette' season.

The players

Chase McWhorter

A star of the Hulu reality series 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives'.

Taylor Frankie Paul

A cast member of 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' who was involved in an alleged domestic violence incident with her ex-boyfriend.

Dakota Mortensen

The ex-boyfriend of Taylor Frankie Paul who was allegedly involved in a domestic violence incident with her.

Draper City Police Department

The law enforcement agency that investigated the alleged domestic violence incident between Paul and Mortensen.

ABC

The network that airs 'The Bachelorette' and was set to feature Paul as the lead before canceling her season.

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What they’re saying

“I think that's kind of up in the air at this point. Hoping they do. All the other women have a bunch of great stories and storylines that haven't been told. I think that's a great thing they could look into. So I think they should, but we'll see.”

— Chase McWhorter, 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' star

What’s next

The judge will decide on a temporary restraining order filed by Taylor Frankie Paul against her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen in their ongoing legal battle.

The takeaway

The 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' scandal highlights the challenges reality TV shows face when dealing with off-screen personal issues among cast members, and the potential impact on production and the show's future.