Reality TV Stars Dakota Mortensen and Demi Engemann Join New 'Unwell Winter Games' Show

The series will feature high-altitude glamour and drama with a cast of 'polarizing' competitors

Mar. 30, 2026 at 9:18pm

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An abstract close-up image of shattered glass and glittering sequins, capturing the glamour and chaos of reality TV through dramatic lighting and texture.The new 'Unwell Winter Games' reality series promises to capture the high-stakes drama and luxurious setting of its polarizing cast of reality TV stars.Park City Today

Alex Cooper's new reality series 'Unwell Winter Games' is set to bring together some of the most controversial and talked-about reality TV personalities, including 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' stars Dakota Mortensen and Demi Engemann. The show will take place in a luxurious chalet in Park City, Utah and feature intense mental and physical challenges over four days.

Why it matters

The casting of Dakota Mortensen and Demi Engemann, who have both been involved in high-profile scandals on 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives', is likely to generate significant interest and buzz around the new 'Unwell Winter Games' series. The show's focus on pairing together 'polarizing' reality TV stars is a strategic move to capitalize on the public's fascination with drama and controversy in the genre.

The details

Unwell Winter Games will feature a diverse cast of reality TV stars, including Love Island's Huda Mustafa and Ekin Su Cülcüloğlu, Dancing with the Stars' Anna Delvey and Gleb Savchenko, and Bachelor in Paradise's Joe Amabile and Serena Pitt. The series will combine 'high-altitude glamour with can't miss drama' as the competitors take on intense mental and physical challenges over four days in a luxurious chalet in Park City, Utah.

  • Unwell Winter Games is set to premiere on Monday, April 6 exclusively on Unwell's YouTube channel.
  • The series was announced on Monday, March 30, 2026.

The players

Dakota Mortensen

A star of the reality series 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' who has been involved in high-profile scandals, including a domestic violence dispute with his ex-girlfriend Taylor Frankie Paul.

Demi Engemann

A former co-star of Dakota Mortensen on 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' who has also been caught up in the drama surrounding the show and its cast members.

Alex Cooper

The producer of the new 'Unwell Winter Games' reality series.

Adam W.

The comedy creator who will serve as the host of 'Unwell Winter Games'.

Graydon Cutler and Grace O'Malley

The colorful commentators who will provide analysis during 'Unwell Winter Games'.

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What’s next

Unwell Winter Games will air exclusively on Unwell's YouTube channel starting on Monday, April 6, 2026.

The takeaway

The casting of controversial reality TV stars like Dakota Mortensen and Demi Engemann on Unwell's new 'Winter Games' series is a strategic move to capitalize on the public's fascination with drama and scandal in the genre. The show's focus on pairing together 'polarizing' personalities in a high-stakes competition setting is likely to generate significant buzz and interest among reality TV fans.