Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Will Resume Production Following Filming Pause Amid Taylor Frankie Paul Investigation
Production of the reality series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is set to resume after a temporary halt due to an internal investigation involving cast members Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen. The pause was initiated amid allegations of domestic violence, prompting a thorough review of the situation.
Unclear Casting Details
As of now, specific casting details remain undisclosed, leaving uncertainty regarding Paul’s future on the show. Additionally, there has been no announcement regarding when filming will officially recommence.
Context of the Production Pause
The decision to halt filming came to light in mid-March, following reports of a domestic incident involving Paul and her ex-partner. A spokesperson for the Draper City Police Department confirmed that an open “domestic assault investigation” was underway, noting that “allegations have been made in both directions.” Authorities had contacted the involved parties on February 24 and 25.
Resumption of Production
The announcement of production resuming coincided with the upcoming release of Hulu’s Gel Real House, which is set to highlight the streaming platform’s unscripted programming. This timing adds an interesting layer to the narrative surrounding Mormon Wives.
Investigation Findings
Following the public revelation of the alleged incident, a video surfaced showing Paul engaging in aggressive behavior, which included throwing barstools during an altercation with Mortensen while her daughter was present. This incident led ABC to pull the upcoming season of The Bachelorette, just three days before its scheduled premiere on March 22.
On March 7, a Zoom call involving the Mormon Wives cast and Disney executives was held, where concerns were raised about continuing the series amid the ongoing investigation. Production for Mormon Wives was paused until the investigation concluded.
Additional Allegations
On March 25, it was reported that Paul was under investigation for a third alleged domestic violence incident involving Mortensen, which reportedly occurred in 2024. All three incidents have involved the same individuals.
On April 7, Paul filed for a temporary restraining order against Mortensen, which was granted. In her filing, she recounted multiple alleged abusive incidents, including one where Mortensen allegedly became physically violent and slammed her head against the dashboard of his vehicle. The filing included photographic evidence of her injuries and text message exchanges between the two.
Legal Developments
On April 14, the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office announced that they would not pursue new charges against Paul following separate investigations conducted by the Draper and West Jordan Police Departments.
Other Cast Developments
While cameras were not rolling when Paul’s season of The Bachelorette was pulled, other developments within the Mormon Wives cast emerged during the production pause. Notably, Jessi Draper’s husband filed for divorce on the same day that Paul’s season was removed from the air. Draper was also seen with the ex-husband of another cast member, Miranda Hope.
Draper discussed her personal situation on the Call Her Daddy podcast, where she addressed her split and the surrounding headlines related to Paul and Mormon Wives.
Production Breaks Explained
Draper clarified that there were two breaks in production for the fifth season. The first pause was initiated by the production team upon learning that a police report had been filed, prior to the public revelation of the domestic assault investigation.
The second break was a decision made collectively by the cast. Draper explained that they felt it was necessary to pause filming to avoid discussing sensitive topics on camera without full knowledge of the situation.
Future of the Show
Draper expressed uncertainty about what the ongoing developments regarding Paul would mean for the future of the Hulu series. However, she indicated that the cast was waiting for the situation to stabilize before resuming filming. She also noted that they might feel comfortable returning to the cameras now that the information is public.
Draper stated that the cast is now in a position to discuss the situation openly, as the details are no longer confidential.
As reported by www.hollywoodreporter.com.
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Published on 2026-04-22 06:07:00 • By FAME Delivered News Desk