The reality show The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is set to resume filming soon, but without one of its cast members.
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Who Isn't Returning to "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives"?
Filming of the fifth season of the hit Hulu show The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives came to a halt last month after it was revealed that Taylor Frankie Paul was under investigation for alleged domestic violence.
Reports showed that the investigation also involved her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen. In 2023, Paul was arrested on allegations of domestic violence and child abuse following an incident involving Mortensen.
According to reports, she allegedly threw a chair at her Mortensen, which struck her five-year-old daughter.
Last night, PEOPLE reported that Paul or Mortensen would not be coming back to The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. However, in another report, a source told the outlet that Paul "has the option to return." It's possible she could make an appearance at some point.
"She's receiving strong support from the cast and producers but is focusing on her kids and mental health issues and recovery from an abusive relationship," the source claimed. "She's doing great, and realizing how abusive her relationship actually was."
Will Paul's Season of "The Bachelorette" Ever Air?
It's still not known whether Paul's season of The Bachelorette will ever air on ABC. It was pulled due to the controversy surrounding the star of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.
And while it sounds like Paul has the option of returning to the Hulu series, it sounds like she's not wanted. A source says that "none of the women want to be associated with her (Taylor)" following the abuse accusations.
They added, "They all banded together, and they don't want to come back right now. They were just getting tired of Taylor, honestly."
Paul and Mortensen have a two-year-old son. Their relationship was a focal point of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.
At an April 7 hearing, a judge granted Mortensen custody of his son. Paul was granted up to eight hours of supervised visitation. This arrangement remains in effect until the next hearing on April 30.
