The cast of Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is supporting Taylor Frankie Paul through her ongoing challenges but is firmly insisting she seek professional mental health treatment before production can resume.
Sources with direct knowledge told TMZ that the entire cast believes Taylor “isn’t in a good place mentally” and needs to prioritize getting help. They’re not excluding her—in fact, they’re fully in her corner, rooting for her recovery. However, frustration has built over what they perceive as production and Hulu failing to adequately address her issues or push for intervention.
This comes amid serious allegations involving Taylor and her ex, Dakota Mortensen, including claims of physical fights—some allegedly occurring in front of their young child. An open domestic assault investigation by Draper City Police in Utah involves incidents from late February 2026, with allegations reported “in both directions.”
Both parties have been ordered to undergo psychological evaluations amid an ongoing child protective services probe.
The cast’s concerns led them to request a filming halt about two and a half weeks ago. Season 5—which had only two to three weeks of shooting remaining—has been paused indefinitely, with no clear restart date. Sources confirm the cast isn’t currently in talks with production, and there’s uncertainty about completing the season or advancing to Season 6, as contracts remain unnegotiated.
Crucially, the cast is not calling for Taylor to be fired. Sources emphasize they don’t want her removed and don’t believe that’s happening. Their sole priority is for her to step away temporarily and address the mental health struggles they feel are at the core of the issues.
Taylor’s history includes a 2023 arrest for alleged domestic violence against Dakota (featured in the show’s early episodes), adding layers to the current scrutiny.
Despite the turmoil, her co-stars’ stance highlights compassion and accountability over outright cancellation, focusing on support rather than exclusion.
The pause underscores the real-life pressures behind the “MomTok” reality series, which follows Mormon mom influencers navigating personal and professional drama. As the investigation continues and Taylor recently broke her silence (describing it as a “heavy time” while promoting her role on The Bachelorette), fans watch for updates on whether the cast can resolve the situation and return to filming.
The drama has sparked widespread discussion about mental health, accountability, and the impact of reality TV on participants’ lives. Stay tuned for developments as this story unfolds.
