Taylor Frankie Paul Exits 'Mormon Wives' Amid Controversy
WHO:
US Magazine - Mikayla Matthews is 26 years old and will not return to "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives."
US Magazine - Taylor Frankie Paul is 32 years old.
US Magazine - Jessi Draper is 34 years old.
TMZ - Taylor Frankie Paul is the individual stepping away from the show.
Variety - Taylor Frankie Paul is involved in a legal scandal with the fathers of her children.
WHAT:
US Magazine - Mikayla Matthews stated that Taylor Frankie Paul's return for season 6 was the main reason she initially decided to leave the show.
US Magazine - Jessi Draper expressed her support for Taylor Frankie Paul, stating, “The thing with this is I don’t condone everything Taylor does. I see some of the actions and the behavior, and I’m like, ‘That’s not OK.’”
US Magazine - Taylor Frankie Paul stated, “My gratitude goes to all the networks that supported me throughout this and gave me the chance to return. However I don’t desire to move forward like this,” in her Instagram post.
Variety - Taylor Frankie Paul had just set her return to "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" before announcing her departure.
Deadline - Taylor Frankie Paul stated she doesn’t “desire to move forward” with "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives."
TMZ - Taylor Frankie Paul announced her departure from "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" on Instagram.
Variety - Paul cited "disgusting" bullying from castmates as a reason for her decision to leave the show.
Variety - Paul allegedly failed a court-ordered drug test, which contributed to her decision to step away from the reality show.
WHERE:
TMZ - The announcement was made on Instagram, a social media platform.
WHEN:
US Magazine - Jessi Draper made her comments on the Monday, September 21, episode of the show.
WHY:
US Magazine - Mikayla Matthews cited her decision to leave as being influenced by the dynamics surrounding Taylor Frankie Paul's involvement in the show.
NO_NEW_FACTS
Deadline - Paul stated that relations within the ensemble have seemingly frayed, contributing to her decision to leave the show.
Variety - The bullying from castmates and the legal issues related to her children were significant factors in her decision to leave the show.
HOW:
TMZ - Paul communicated her decision through a series of selfies and a post on Instagram.
(UPDATED September 22, 2026 13:59 UTC)
Mikayla Matthews, who is 26 years old, has announced that she will not be returning to "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives." She revealed that her decision to leave was primarily influenced by the dynamics surrounding Taylor Frankie Paul's return for season 6. This change in cast played a significant role in her choice to step away from the show.
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(UPDATED September 22, 2026 02:05 UTC)
Jessi Draper, who is 34 years old, recently expressed her support for 32-year-old Taylor Frankie Paul during the Monday, September 21, episode of the show. Draper acknowledged that while she supports Taylor, she does not condone all of her actions, saying, “I see some of the actions and the behavior, and I’m like, ‘That’s not OK.’” This candid statement highlights the complexities of their relationship in the public eye.
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(UPDATED September 22, 2026 01:21 UTC)
Taylor Frankie Paul expressed her gratitude to all the networks that supported her in a recent Instagram post, saying, “My gratitude goes to all the networks that supported me throughout this and gave me the chance to return.” However, she also made it clear that she doesn’t desire to move forward in the same way. This statement has sparked interest among her followers and the media alike.
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(UPDATED September 21, 2026 20:57 UTC)
Taylor Frankie Paul has announced her departure from "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" shortly after confirming her return to the series. She cited frayed relations within the ensemble as a key reason for her decision to leave the show. This unexpected turn has left fans and the cast alike wondering about the future dynamics of the series.
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(UPDATED September 21, 2026 19:59 UTC)
Taylor Frankie Paul has announced that she doesn’t “desire to move forward” with her project titled "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives." This statement was made at 19:03 UTC, marking a significant deadline for the production. Fans and followers are now left wondering about the future of the project and what this decision means for its development.
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(UPDATED September 21, 2026 19:03 UTC)
Taylor Frankie Paul has announced her departure from "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," citing "disgusting" bullying from castmates and ongoing legal issues with the fathers of her children as key reasons for her decision. She shared this news through a series of selfies on Instagram, where she also mentioned that she allegedly failed a court-ordered drug test. Paul's exit from the reality show marks a significant moment in her life as she steps away from the spotlight.