Season 5 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives halted production due to a domestic violence incident involving series star Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex Dakota Mortensen. Reports surfaced on March 16, 2026, about an apparent legal issue between the exes, who share child Ever, 23 months. As new details continue to emerge, Hollywood Life has compiled everything we know so far regarding the allegations and the potential resumption of filming on Mormon Wives.
What Happened Between Taylor & Dakota? Domestic Violence Investigation
According to a spokesperson for the Draper City Police Department, Paul and Mortensen are involved in an open “domestic assault investigation.”
The spokesperson further confirmed that “allegations have been made in both directions” and that “contact was made with involved parties on [Feb] 24th and 25th.” Multiple outlets reported that the spokesperson declined to provide additional details due to the ongoing investigation.
At the time of publication, neither Paul nor Mortensen has publicly addressed the situation.
Did Taylor Frankie Paul & Dakota Mortensen Have a Fight?
It remains unclear what exactly transpired between Paul and Mortensen. The Draper City Police Department has only confirmed that “allegations have been made in both directions,” referring to the exes.
Why Did Taylor Frankie Paul & Dakota Mortensen Break Up?
Taylor and Dakota ended their relationship due to his admitted infidelity. At the start of season 2, Taylor discussed their breakup, stating, “Right after Ever was born, Dakota and I were living together and in bliss with our new baby, and I was even considering engagement. And then, I learned that he was lying this entire time.”
Dakota confessed, saying, “I did lie. I was always doing it selfishly to protect myself. I just wish I was honest with her but it’s too late.”
“I would do anything to have my family, to be with Taylor,” he expressed at that time. “And yeah, unfortunately, I just hurt her really bad, and I screwed up, and these are also consequences of my own actions.”
When Will Season 5 of Mormon Wives Resume Filming?
As of now, it is unclear when production on season 5 will resume. Multiple outlets reported that filming was halted in mid-March 2026. Conflicting reports regarding Paul’s relationships with her co-stars have also surfaced.
According to People, a source close to the Mormon Wives cast stated, “None of the women want to be associated with her.”
Another source informed the outlet that cast members “are very overwhelmed” and “all banded together, and they don’t want to come back right now. They were just getting tired of Taylor, honestly.”
However, a source told E! News that Paul’s relationship with her co-stars is currently “great” and insisted that production did not pause due to issues among the cast.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support.
