Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Mormon Wives Star's Domestic Drama Halts Production

Episode Date: March 16, 2026

Production on Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season five halted due to a domestic assault investigation involving cast member Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex, Dakota Mortensen. Despite past legal issues, Taylors current situation is unrelated. Shes also set to appear on The Bachelorette, opening up about mental health struggles. 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/ec924b0f25e9eb5a

It's March 16th. Here's Your Entertainment News in two minutes. Production on Season 5 of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives has hit a snag. Filming paused after an alleged class between cast member Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex, Dakota Mortensen. This sparked a domestic assault investigation involving the parents of their 23-month-old daughter, ever. Police in Draper City confirmed the probe is ongoing. They make contact with those involved on February 24th and 25th. Allegations went both ways, but details stay under wraps for now. Taylor faced the similar situation back in February, 2023.

She got arrested for aggravated assault and other charges tied to an incident with Dakota. She pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated assault and the rest got dismissed. Sources say this latest issue is not connected to her past troubles. Taylor is in a much better spot in life now. Her bonds with the other Mormon wives stars remain strong, so cast drama is not behind the production halt. Meanwhile, Taylor gears up for her debut on season 22 of The Bachelorette next week. She recently opened up about her mental health struggles in a candid message,

showing her push for a fresh start. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor. No earbuds, no headbands, no awkward sleeping positions, just a pillow that plays your sound, S-O-L-I-Souli-Pillow.com.