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Episode Date: March 16, 2026

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives cast distances themselves from Taylor Frankie Paul amid a new domestic assault investigation involving her and ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen. The cast has paused filming for season five, citing exhaustion and resentment towards Taylor. This follows a prior incident in 2023 when Paul faced arrest for assault. Her season of The Bachelorette begins this Sunday, with castmates concerned about the impact of her tumultuous relationship on the show. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[e-mail] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [e-mail]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/768a65c9b2a5e23a

I'm Corey with the story, bringing you the latest in entertainment in pop culture. Cast members from the secret lives of Mormon wives are stepping back from Taylor Frankie Paul amid a new domestic assault investigation involving her. An ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen. Draper City Police confirmed the probe is ongoing, with allegations coming from both sides. They may contact with those involved on February 24th and 25th, but shared no further details. Filming for Season 5 has paused just days after season. Season 4 premiered on March 12th.

Sources say the other women feel overwhelmed and do not want to return right now. They admit growing tired of Taylor and harboring some resentment toward her. The cast has united in their decision to keep their distance. One insider noted everything was going smoothly on set before this blew up. Taylor herself has stayed very quiet through it all. This follows a prior incident in 2023 when Paul faced arrest after an argument with Mortensen. She got misdemeanor charges. including assault, but later pled guilty in abeyance to aggravated assault.

If she meets the conditions, that charge gets dismissed and the rest were dropped. Meanwhile, Paul's season on The Bachelorette kicks off this Sunday, March 22nd. Their rocky on-and-off relationship has been a big storyline on Mormon wives, with castmates worrying it might affect her dating show stint. D&N is brought to you by our sponsor. Podcasts hit different when the sound comes from your pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense. S-O-L-I-SoulyPillow.com