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'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' cast reconsiders Season 5 filming post Taylor Frankie Paul fallout
Production of Hulu series was halted due to Taylor Frankie Paul’s domestic violence investigation
"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" cast is reportedly set to begin filming Season 5 after an investigation into Taylor Frankie Paul's domestic violence incident paused their production.
Several sources mentioned to TMZ on Tuesday that the reality show stars have "resolved" their concerns about returning to filming following the recent alleged conflict between Paul and her former partner Dakota Mortensen.
The cast anticipates that filming will "get back on track within weeks." However, they are encouraging Hulu executives to expedite the start to avoid it interfering with their summer commitments.
Insiders reported that the cast is "working to push ABC to approve new episodes by generating excitement" through their social media activity.
Nevertheless, an insider conveyed to TMZ that Hulu's decision on Season 5 and the show's future has yet to be made.
"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," which first aired in 2024, features Paul, Jennifer Affleck, Mayci Neeley, Jessi Draper, Layla Taylor, Mikayla Matthews, Whitney Leavitt, Miranda Hope, and Demi Engemann.
Last month, it was confirmed that filming halted due to an inquiry into a purported domestic violence episode involving Paul, 31, and Mortensen, 33, who have a son, Ever, 2.
The Draper City Police Department informed People that "allegations have been exchanged both ways" and noted that "official contact occurred with those involved on February 24 and 25."
Following this, it came to light that several cast members approached ABC execs expressing discomfort in filming alongside Paul during the ongoing investigation.
Subsequent to the filming pause, a video showing Paul assaulting Mortensen with metal chairs during the 2023 incident, while her daughter Indy was present, was leaked.
During this time, Paul was arrested and accepted a guilty plea for aggravated assault, under an agreement that would reduce the charge to a misdemeanor, provided she complies with a three-year probation period.
Following the emergence of the video, ABC decided to cancel Paul's season of "The Bachelorette," which was slated to debut just days after the footage was made public.
