Filming for the fifth season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives has been suspended following a domestic assault investigation involving star Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex-partner Dakota Mortensen. The Draper City Police Department confirmed the probe, noting allegations have been made by both parties, with officers engaging with the former couple on February 24 and 25.
Sources close to the production revealed cameras were not recording during the incident, and Paul's children were not present. A police spokesperson stated they do not disclose details of active investigations unless there's an immediate public safety concern.
Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen on 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives'. Disney/Fred Hayes
Production insiders confirmed filming has ceased, citing Paul's "pretty serious stuff happening regarding her past" that needs resolution before work can resume. This pause comes just after Season 4 premiered on Hulu last week, adding to the show's dramatic backdrop.
Paul, who shares a son and daughter with ex Tate Paul, has had an on-and-off relationship with Mortensen since before the series debuted in 2024. Their unresolved dynamic was highlighted at the end of Season 4, coinciding with Paul's upcoming role as the star of The Bachelorette Season 22, set to premiere soon.
Representatives for Paul, Mortensen, Hulu, and ABC have been contacted for comment but have not yet responded. Paul's history includes a 2023 arrest for alleged domestic violence involving Mortensen, where she pleaded guilty to aggravated assault after an incident that reportedly injured their daughter.
