Mormon Wives Halts Filming After Taylor Frankie Paul Involved in Recent Alleged Domestic Violence Incident (Exclusive Sources)

Filming for the fifth season of the popular reality series ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ is reportedly on indefinite hold due to serious personal issues surrounding one of its stars, Taylor Frankie Paul. This pause in production comes shortly after the release of the show’s fourth season on Hulu, and multiple sources have confirmed that filming has been completely halted.

An insider revealed to PEOPLE that the decision was made due to “pretty serious stuff happening regarding her past” involving Paul. The source noted, “They are not filming. Until that resolves, they are off.” This revelation raises concerns for fans of the show, which has attracted significant viewership with its dramatic portrayal of life among a group of Mormon women.

Compounding the situation, a spokesperson for the Draper City Police Department has confirmed that there is an ongoing investigation into a domestic assault case involving Paul and her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen. Reports indicated that allegations have been made by both parties, with police having spoken to them on specific dates in February. Due to the sensitivity of the investigation, further details were not disclosed.

The unfolding circumstances have led to a rift between Paul and her fellow cast members from the social media group known as MomTok. Reports suggest that the other women on the show wish to distance themselves from Paul amid her legal troubles. As one source close to the cast stated, “None of the women want to be associated with her,” highlighting the tension within the group.

TMZ was the first to break the news of the production hold, with representatives for Paul, Mortensen, and Hulu yet to respond to inquiries concerning the matter. Interestingly, Paul is also set to appear on the upcoming season of ‘The Bachelorette’, which is expected to premiere on March 22. However, the ongoing issues surrounding her personal life could impact her participation in that show as well.

Paul’s history includes a previous arrest linked to alleged domestic violence against Mortensen, with whom she shares a young son. This incident, reported in 2023, involved accusations that she had thrown a chair during an argument, unintentionally hitting her daughter in the process. Paul later clarified that the charges were dropped during an appearance on the podcast ‘Call Her Daddy’.

The fourth season of ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ was filled with dramatic revelations, including the announcement that Mikayla Matthews had separated from her husband amid intimacy issues. Despite the season ending with their split, Matthews took to social media to express that “so much context is missing” from the story aired on the show. She shared her struggles with trauma from past abuse and the challenges of navigating her relationship with her ex-husband, indicating that healing takes time.

Another significant moment from the recent season was the revelation that Paul had spent the night with Mortensen shortly before heading to Los Angeles to participate in ‘The Bachelorette’. This relationship has been a focal point of the series, with cast members voicing concerns that Paul may not be in the right emotional state to take on such a high-pressure dating environment while still entangled with her past romantic relationships.

After landing in Los Angeles, Paul and Mortensen exchanged messages over FaceTime, where he offered an apology for his previous actions. However, Paul expressed scepticism during a confessional, remarking, “The apology is just words, like it always is.” She conveyed a sense of hope that participating in ‘The Bachelorette’ might serve as an opportunity for her to distance herself from Mortensen and embark on a new chapter in her life.

As fans and cast members await further developments, the future of the series remains unclear. The hiatus has not only halted the production of season five but also added an air of uncertainty about the dynamics among the cast, particularly concerning Paul’s involvement in future projects and her path to healing.