The Future of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Uncertain Amid Taylor Frankie Paul's Legal Troubles

Production on Season 5 has been halted as cast members distance themselves from the reality star.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 2:40pm

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The future of the Hulu reality series 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' is in jeopardy as the show's lead, Taylor Frankie Paul, faces new domestic violence allegations. Production on Season 5 has been halted, and cast members have expressed reluctance to continue filming with Paul due to concerns over her 'major liability.' The scandal has also impacted Paul's other reality show, 'The Bachelorette,' which was pulled from ABC's 2026 schedule.

Why it matters

The legal troubles surrounding Taylor Frankie Paul have far-reaching consequences for the reality TV landscape. Her alleged behavior has not only disrupted production on 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,' but has also led to the cancellation of 'The Bachelorette' season. This highlights the challenges networks face in managing talent scandals and the impact they can have on entire franchises.

The details

In the wake of a viral video from the night of Paul's 2023 arrest, new domestic violence investigations are underway involving alleged incidents between Paul and her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen. This has led to production on 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Season 5 being halted, as cast members have expressed reluctance to continue filming with Paul, citing her as a 'major liability.' There are also reports that Paul is 'persona non grata' at Disney, the parent company of Hulu, which could jeopardize the show's future.

  • On March 12, 2026, Season 4 of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' became available to stream on Hulu.
  • Just four days later, on March 16, 2026, production on Season 5 was halted amid the new assault allegations.
  • In early-to-mid 2024, a third domestic dispute between Paul and Mortensen was reported to the West Jordan, Utah, Police Department.

The players

Taylor Frankie Paul

The lead cast member of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' and a former contestant on 'The Bachelorette,' who is facing new domestic violence allegations.

Dakota Mortensen

Taylor Frankie Paul's ex-boyfriend, who has been involved in multiple alleged domestic disputes with Paul.

Whitney Leavitt

A cast member of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' who has since landed the lead role in 'Chicago' on Broadway and is set to star in a holiday rom-com.

Jen Affleck

A cast member of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' who is set to lead her own Mormon Wives spinoff with nine new castmates.

Disney

The parent company of Hulu, which reportedly views Taylor Frankie Paul as 'persona non grata' and may be considering the cancellation of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.'

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What’s next

The future of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' remains uncertain, as network executives at Disney and Hulu evaluate the show's viability without its lead cast member, Taylor Frankie Paul. The already-filmed Season 5 footage is also in limbo, and it's unclear if the series can continue without Paul and other key cast members who have distanced themselves from the show.

The takeaway

The Taylor Frankie Paul scandal has exposed the challenges reality TV networks face in managing talent controversies and their impact on entire franchises. The future of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' hangs in the balance, highlighting the delicate balance between maintaining a successful show and addressing serious allegations against its stars.