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Mormon Wives Pause Season 5 Amid Domestic Dispute

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“It's March 19th, here's your Durham news in two minutes. Production on season five of the secret lives of Mormon wives has paused after an alleged domestic dispute between cast member Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex Dakota Mortensen.”From the transcript

Production on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season five halted following a domestic dispute between Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex Dakota Mortensen. The cast, including Mikayla Matthews, agreed to pause filming due to discomfort. Draper City Police are investigating allegations of domestic assault. Taylor Frankie Paul spoke out on Good Morning America, emphasizing her priority is her children and plans to share her side later. The couples tumultuous relationship has been a significant part of the Hulu series.

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Mormon Wives Pause Season 5 Amid Domestic Dispute

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It's March 19th, here's your Durham news in two minutes. Production on season five of the secret lives of Mormon wives has paused after an alleged domestic dispute between cast member Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex Dakota Mortensen. Multiple reports confirm the haul earlier this week stemming from an incident last month. Michaela Matthews addressed it directly on her Instagram stories on March 18th. The 26-year-old said all the women on the show agreed to the pause because they did not feel comfortable filming amid the drama. Draper City Police in Utah verified an ongoing domestic assault investigation with allegations going both ways. Taylor opened up about it on Good Morning America that same day. The 31-year-old explained she does not control production decisions but confirmed the pause, adding it has been stressful with headlines. Everywhere she stressed that her kids come first and she plans to share her side when the time is right. The couple's rocky relationship has been a bait part of the Hulu series, which premiered

in September 2024 and just started its fourth season. Taylor and Dakota share their two-year-old son ever, while Taylor also has an eight-year-old daughter and a five-year-old son from her previous marriage. Meanwhile, a rep for Dakota told outlets his top priority is protecting ever. He knew the news might surface but chose not to go public first, as he hopes to co-parent well with Taylor despite the challenges. Appreciation to our sponsor for backing this episode, press play, put your head down. The sound is already there. S-O-L-I-SallyPillo.com

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