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Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives has paused season 5 production as Taylor Frankie Paul faces a Draper City Police domestic assault investigation involving her ex, Dakota Mortensen, with allegations on both sides; cast members distance themselves from Paul, who previously said charges from a 2023 incident were dropped, and production has delayed while the matter unfolds.
Production on Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (Season 5) is paused after an open domestic assault investigation involving star Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex Dakota Mortensen; the cast is distancing themselves, Hulu has not commented, and the situation comes as Paul was set to lead The Bachelorette and has a prior 2023 DV arrest connected to Mortensen.
Season 4 finale of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives leaves most storylines unresolved: Taylor makes it to The Bachelorette with a later flight after Dakota’s chaos; Layla reveals a four-year struggle with anorexia linked to her pregnancy and a recent relapse, and begins treatment with Jessi’s support; Mikayla’s marriage is still in limbo; Jen and Whitney’s feud remains unresolbed; Demi offers no proper goodbye. Dakota teases a pregnancy rumor by claiming Taylor’s ovulation history, then arrives at a Halloween party dressed as a red flag as the cast braces for a reunion and more answers.
Vulture previews The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives S4 trailer, showing the cast navigating a surge in fame: Taylor Frankie Paul gears up for The Bachelorette while other wives pursue Dancing With the Stars, book tours, and modeling, as fellow cast members scrutinize modish behavior and the show leans into its growing spotlight.
Whitney Leavitt made her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago, with clips posted by the official Chicago production sparking praise for her singing and dancing; a strong MomTok presence attended the after-party, including Jen Affleck, while Demi Engemann shared a supportive photo, and overall reception was largely positive with little criticism.
The BBC reports that UK members of the LDS Church generally see 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' as an exaggerated and sensationalized portrayal of their faith and community, with some acknowledging that the show highlights certain issues but does not fully represent their everyday lives.
Mayci Neeley, star of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,' shares her personal struggles with faith, sexual assault, and loss in her memoir 'Told You So,' aiming to challenge stereotypes about Mormon culture and promote authenticity and mental health awareness.
Hulu's reality series 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' will make its broadcast debut on ABC on January 27, following its successful premiere on Hulu. The show, which follows a group of Mormon mom influencers involved in a scandal, was Hulu's most-watched unscripted premiere this year. Additionally, ABC has scheduled the premiere of 'Only Murders in the Building' Season 2 for January 2, after its first season aired on the network earlier this year.