The cast of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is reportedly gearing up for production to resume just hours after star Taylor Frankie Paul's Dakota Mortensen.
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Mormon Wives Cast Teases Return After Court Battle
The cast of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is reportedly gearing up for production to resume just hours after star Taylor Frankie Paul's heated court battle with ...
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Filming for the hit reality series was scandal involving Paul, 31, and Mortensen, which led to uncertainty surrounding the fate of Season 5.
The drama surrounding Paul didn’t stop there, as she was also set to star in an upcoming season of - a season that was scrapped after resurfaced footage tied to a 2023 case surfaced online.
With ABC pulling the plug on her Bachelorette debut, all eyes turned back to Mormon Wives and its uncertain future.
However, less than 24 hours after Paul faced Mortensen in court - where his lawyer accused her of trying to 'assassinate' his character as he fought for a protective order - the cast appears to be more optimistic about the show's return.
Sources close to the production told TMZ on Wednesday that the cast, including Jessi Draper, Mayci Neeley, and Layla Taylor, are hopeful that filming will resume within weeks, with pressure mounting to wrap the production quickly to avoid further delays.
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The cast of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is reportedly gearing up for production to resume just hours after star Taylor Frankie Paul's heated court battle with ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen
Sources close to the production told TMZ on Wednesday that the cast are hopeful that filming will resume within weeks, with pressure mounting to wrap the production quickly to avoid further delays
However, a separate source with inside knowledge revealed to the outlet that Hulu executives have yet to make a decision regarding the show's future, including whether the remainder of Season 5 will move forward.
Just last week, costars Neeley and Taylor sparked rumors of a return after sharing cryptic messages hinting that cameras could soon be rolling again.
However, a separate source with inside knowledge revealed to the outlet that Hulu executives have yet to make a decision regarding the show's future, including whether the remainder of Season 5 will move forward
Layla Taylor fueled speculation of a return after posting cryptic messages that suggest cameras could soon be rolling again
Mayci Neeley reshared an article regarding costar Jessi Draper’s Call Her Daddy podcast interview, where Draper, 33, expressed hope that Mormon Wives filming could resume
This occurred during the lengthy virtual hearing where Mortensen sought a protective order against Paul.
The original order, granted on March 20, had prohibited Taylor from seeing their son until Tuesday's hearing.
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Mortensen currently has temporary custody of their 2-year-old son Ever. Paul also shares daughter Indy, eight, and son Ocean, five, with her ex-husband Tate Paul.
On Tuesday, the judge temporarily allowed Paul eight hours of supervised visitation per week until the next hearing.
In an unexpected twist, Paul was granted a temporary protective order against Mortensen on Wednesday, after presenting her own evidence of alleged abuse.
In her restraining order filing, which she submitted in Utah court, Paul included photos documenting injuries from an alleged May 2025 assault, as well as bruises from an alleged February 2026 attack.
Paul further accused Mortensen of stalking, assaulting, and becoming 'increasingly possessive' leading up to her now-canceled Bachelorette debut.
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The hearing came after a new investigation was opened in February of this year following fresh allegations of Paul attacking Mortensen.
The report follows Mortensen's legal team blasting Paul after Tuesday's court hearing, accusing her of trying to 'assassinate Dakota’s character as a dad'
In an unexpected twist, Paul was granted a temporary protective order against Mortensen on Wednesday, after presenting her own evidence of alleged abuse
Then, in March, a third police investigation was launched when Mortensen reported a separate alleged incident from 2024.
The court hearing also comes on the heels of reports that Paul will still receive her full fee for The Bachelorette, despite the series being abruptly pulled.
The reality star had already completed filming and participated in much of the promotional rollout before the project was shelved.
Insiders told TMZ that her contract guarantees payment for services rendered, meaning she is entitled to the full sum after fulfilling her obligations.
While the exact amount remains unclear, sources suggest her earnings fall within the low-to-mid six-figure range, in line with past leads on the franchise.
The payout is expected to be covered by Warner Bros. Discovery, the studio behind the production.
The ongoing investigation has also impacted The Bachelorette's brand partnerships.
On March 17, Cinnabon announced it was ending its collaboration with both Paul and the ABC show, despite having previously promoted new products tied to the series.
'Cinnabon has made the decision to terminate its collaboration with The Bachelorette and The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,' the company said in a statement.
'Recent developments and allegations surrounding the lead cast member led us to reassess this collaboration as it no longer aligns with our brand values.'
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