Inside Taylor Frankie Paul's 2026 'Mormon Wives' Domestic Incident Allegations

The filming of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" Season 5 was halted due to a domestic violence incident involving Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex, Dakota Mortensen. This development has raised questions about their relationship and the show's future.

Investigation Into Domestic Violence

The Draper City Police Department confirmed an ongoing investigation into domestic assaults involving both Paul and Mortensen. They reported that there were allegations from both parties and contact had been made with them in late February.

Paul spoke about the situation, stating she is avoiding direct contact with Mortensen to manage their interactions better.

Incident Details

Following reports of the investigation, a video from 2023 emerged showing a violent altercation between Paul and Mortensen. The footage allegedly captures Paul throwing chairs at Mortensen while a child was nearby.

Reasons for Their Breakup

The couple split after it was revealed that Mortensen had been unfaithful. Both have acknowledged the pain caused by these actions, with Mortensen expressing regret over his dishonesty.

Filming Resumes for Season 5

Production on "Mormon Wives" resumed in April 2026 after being paused because of the controversy. Despite some cast members initially distancing themselves from Paul, sources claim her relationships with co-stars are now positive, and the temporary halt was not due to personal issues among the cast.