Trending Now - Mormon Wives Show Production Stopped Over Taylor Frankie Paul Controversy

WHO:

Taylor Frankie Paul is the first lead from outside of Bachelor Nation to star in "The Bachelorette."

Dakota Mortensen is Paul’s ex-boyfriend and the father of her child.

A spokesperson for the Draper City Police Department confirmed an ongoing "domestic assault investigation" involving Paul and Mortensen.

Taylor Frankie Paul is the first lead from outside of Bachelor Nation to star in "The Bachelorette."

Whitney Leavitt is starring in "Chicago" on Broadway and is also an executive producer of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives."

Taylor Frankie Paul is the main star of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives."

Dakota Mortensen is Paul’s ex-boyfriend and the father of her child.

A source told People, “None of the women want to be associated with her,” referring to Taylor Frankie Paul.

Paul is currently in New York City promoting Season 22 of “The Bachelorette.”

Taylor Frankie Paul, main star of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives"

Dakota Mortensen, Paul’s ex and father of her child

Draper City Police Department

Hulu, network airing "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives"

ABC, network airing "The Bachelorette"

WHAT:

Both Paul and Mortensen have been ordered to undergo a psych evaluation after allegations of physical violence.

Allegations have been made in both directions regarding the incident, with Dakota's representatives claiming that Taylor choked him and scratched his neck.

A source connected to "The Bachelorette" indicated that producers felt pressured to cast Paul due to her show's popularity, leading to a rushed vetting process.

Paul has two additional children from her first marriage to Tate Paul, aged 8 and 5.

Paul was arrested in February 2023 for allegedly hitting, choking, and throwing metal chairs at Mortensen, with one chair hitting one of her children from a previous relationship.

Paul entered a plea of abeyance to the aggravated assault charge, with a review date set for August 2026.

Filming for Season 5 of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” has been paused due to a heated incident between Paul and Mortensen.

A source told People, “Taylor [Frankie Paul] has some pretty serious stuff happening regarding her past, and they will see what happens. Until that resolves, they are off.”

Paul is set to star in Season 22 of “The Bachelorette,” which premieres on March 22, 2026.

Filming for Season 5 of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” has been paused due to a heated incident between Paul and Mortensen.

The premiere of Season 22 of “The Bachelorette” is scheduled for March 22, 2026.

Filming for the fifth season of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" has been paused.

An open domestic assault investigation is ongoing between Paul and Mortensen.

Allegations have been made in both directions regarding the incident.

Contact was made with involved parties on February 24th and 25th, 2026.

Paul was previously arrested for domestic violence in February 2023.

Paul and Mortensen share one child, Ever True, born in March 2024.

WHERE:

Draper City, Utah, where the police department is located.

WHEN:

The incident that led to the investigation reportedly occurred three weeks prior to March 17th, 2026.

The premiere of Season 22 of "The Bachelorette" is scheduled for March 22, 2026, with a promotional event in Los Angeles on March 18, 2026.

The incident that led to the pause in filming occurred in March 2026.

The premiere of Season 22 of “The Bachelorette” is scheduled for March 22, 2026.

Season 4 of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” premiered on March 12, 2026.

Filming for the fifth season of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" was paused in March 2026.

The previous season of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" was released on March 9th, 2026.

Paul was arrested for domestic violence in February 2023.

WHY:

Dakota Mortensen has allegedly contacted Utah's Department of Children and Family Services, claiming Taylor abused their son, Ever.

The Draper City Police Department stated they respect the rights and privacy of all citizens and do not release details related to active investigations unless there is an immediate impact on public safety.

The pause in filming is due to an ongoing investigation by the Draper City Police Department into allegations of domestic violence made by both Paul and Mortensen.

The pause in filming is due to a heated incident between Paul and Mortensen that escalated during filming.

HOW:

The police made contact with the involved parties on February 24th and 25th, 2026, as part of the ongoing investigation.

The investigation into the domestic incident is ongoing, with police having made contact with the involved parties on February 24th and 25th, 2026.

Production is handling the situation with caution and has decided to pause filming until the matter is resolved, although it is expected that production will resume soon without a major impact on the season’s release timeline.

Production is handling the situation with caution and has decided to pause filming until the matter is resolved.

(UPDATED March 17, 2026 19:23 UTC)

In a significant development, Taylor Frankie Paul has made history as the first lead from outside of Bachelor Nation to star in "The Bachelorette," but her participation is currently overshadowed by an ongoing domestic assault investigation involving her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen, who is also the father of her child. Both Paul and Mortensen have been ordered to undergo psychological evaluations following allegations of physical violence, with accusations flying in both directions, including claims that Taylor choked Dakota and scratched his neck. The police initiated contact with the involved parties on February 24th and 25th, and Dakota has reportedly reached out to Utah's Department of Children and Family Services, alleging that Taylor abused their son, Ever.

(UPDATED March 17, 2026 13:25 UTC)

In a historic move for reality television, Taylor Frankie Paul will be the first lead from outside of Bachelor Nation to star in the upcoming season of "The Bachelorette," which premieres on March 22. Paul, who has two children from her previous marriage, faced legal troubles last February when she was arrested for an alleged domestic incident, and she has since entered a plea of abeyance to the aggravated assault charge, with a review set for August 2026. Meanwhile, Whitney Leavitt, who is currently starring in "Chicago" on Broadway, is also an executive producer of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," showcasing her diverse talents in the entertainment industry.

(UPDATED March 17, 2026 07:22 UTC)

Filming for Season 5 of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" has been paused following a heated incident between Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen, who is also the father of her child. A source told People that serious matters from Taylor's past are being addressed, and until those issues are resolved, production will remain on hold. Meanwhile, Taylor is set to appear in Season 22 of "The Bachelorette," which is scheduled to premiere on March 22, 2026.

(UPDATED March 17, 2026 05:26 UTC)

In a developing story, filming for Season 5 of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” has been paused due to a heated incident involving Taylor Frankie Paul and Mortensen, as both have made allegations of domestic violence that are now under investigation by the Draper City Police Department. Meanwhile, Paul is in New York City promoting Season 22 of “The Bachelorette,” which is set to premiere on March 22, 2026. Production is handling the situation with caution, but they expect to resume filming soon without significantly affecting the release timeline.

(UPDATED March 16, 2026 23:14 UTC)

Filming for the fifth season of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" has been paused following an ongoing domestic assault investigation involving star Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex, Dakota Mortensen, in Draper City, Utah. Allegations have been made in both directions regarding the incident, which escalated during filming, prompting production to handle the situation with caution. Paul, who shares a child with Mortensen, was previously arrested for domestic violence in February 2023.