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Taylor Frankie Paul will return to Hulu’s Secret Lives of Mormon Wives for Season 5, but only to film the opening credits; she won’t appear with the rest of the cast amid ongoing custody and legal issues, with reports noting the focus on her family and the production’s supportive stance toward a future return.
Layla Taylor, star of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, posted a TikTok showing her holding hands with a woman she didn’t name, confirming she’s dating a woman after publicly coming out as bisexual on Jay Shetty’s On Purpose podcast. Co-star Jen Affleck and Miranda McWhorter expressed support, with McWhorter revealing she cried happy for Taylor. Taylor noted she’s currently dating and taking it slow, having previously been married to Clayton Wessel and co-parenting sons Oliver and Maxwell; her dating history on the show includes Cameron Jolley and Mason McWhorter.
Taylor Frankie Paul voluntarily checked into a rehab facility for mental health treatment amid her ongoing legal battle with ex Dakota Mortensen over their son; insiders say the stay was advised by her mental health team and focused on treatment, and she has since left the center and returned home. The piece also notes a history of a 2023 arrest and ongoing custody-related tensions between the former couple.
Taylor Frankie Paul’s ex Dakota Mortensen reportedly called Bluffdale police amid their custody dispute over their 2-year-old son, with authorities saying there is no active case against either party at the moment. The article recounts a long history, including Paul’s 2023 aggravated assault arrest and guilty plea, extended protective orders, Mortensen’s temporary custody ruling in 2026, and ABC’s cancelation of The Bachelorette season tied to the saga, while both sides issue statements as investigations continue.
Layla Taylor, a star of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, revealed on Jay Shetty’s On Purpose podcast that she is bisexual and dating a woman. She said she hadn’t told her fellow cast members before filming, but the SLOMW cast and other friends publicly expressed support on social media, with comments from Mayci Neeley, Jennifer Affleck, Whitney Leavitt and others. Taylor also noted her past relationships, including a marriage to Clayton Wessell and dating Cameron Jolly and Mason, and expressed pride in living her truth.
Whitney Leavitt announced during her final Chicago performance that she is leaving Hulu's The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives; her rep confirmed the departure to Deadline. Leavitt, who has appeared in every episode and recently debuted on Broadway as Roxie Hart, will executive-produce and star in All for Love (wt), a holiday rom‑com from The Ninth House. Season 5 production was paused after a domestic-violence incident involving a fellow cast member and is expected to resume, though Leavitt’s exact status on the new episodes remains unclear.
Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen, stars of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, were granted mutual protective orders over custody of their 2-year-old son, Ever True, in court on April 30. The judge barred them from being in the same room to avoid violence and urged peaceful co‑parenting, noting ongoing tensions and mutual attraction. Mortensen’s domestic-violence charges against Paul were previously dropped. Their next hearing is set for June 1.
Disney TV chief Rob Mills says The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is resuming production with season shape still being planned, while the company plots future Bachelor-related projects. Ciara Miller has been cast on Dancing With the Stars, and Mills teases spin‑offs and new formats (like Ring by Spring Break and The Mob) as the Bachelor universe expands, with The Bachelor in Paradise returning next summer and ongoing discussions about cast and safety amid recent scandals.
Hulu is launching The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County, revealing a new cast (Aspyn Ovard, Avery Woods, Salomé Andrea, McCall DaPron, Chandler Higginson, Ashleigh Pease, Madison Bontempo) for the spinoff. Jen Affleck does not appear to be joining this version, while the main series has resumed production amid ongoing investigations involving Taylor Frankie Paul. The network describes the OC spin-off as expanding the franchise in a Real Housewives–style move, with the show’s logline positioning a group of young Mormon mothers navigating faith, modern life, and community dynamics.
Hulu confirms The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County, a spinoff featuring Bobbi Althoff and a new group of momfluencers (Aspyn Ovard, Avery Woods, Salomé Andrea, McCall DaPron, Chandler Higginson, Ashleigh Pease, Madison Fisher) for a 2026 release. The series expands the franchise to explore devout Mormon life and families, with production resuming after a Season 5 pause related to domestic-violence investigations surrounding cast members.
Hulu has officially ordered The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County, a spinoff featuring Bobbi Althoff and Madison Bontempo that follows a new group of young Mormon mothers in Orange County; despite rumors, Jen Affleck is not the headliner, and the show is set to premiere later this year.
Production on Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season five has resumed after a pause prompted by Taylor Frankie Paul’s domestic-violence investigation; cameras are back rolling, but her level of participation remains unclear as she emphasizes prioritizing her mental health and family, with insiders noting the door is open for her future return while the show continues amid ongoing legal and custody matters.
The door is open for Taylor Frankie Paul to return to The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives as season five production resumes after an internal investigation; the show’s team is supportive of her return if she’s ready, but the final decision rests with her and Hulu has not commented on her status yet.
Season 5 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is resuming production after a pause prompted by domestic violence allegations involving cast member Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex, Dakota Mortensen. Cast members said the pause was for mental health and to avoid discussing incomplete information, and Hulu has not yet announced whether Paul or Mortensen will return amid ongoing legal actions and protective orders.
Hulu’s reality series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives will resume production on its fifth season after a pause triggered by domestic-violence allegations against Taylor Frankie Paul; those charges were dropped, and it’s unclear whether Paul will return. The show is produced by Jeff Jenkins Productions in association with 3BMG and Walt Disney Television Alternative, and the decision to restart filming comes ahead of Disney’s Get Real event.