Taylor Frankie Paul's Restraining Order: Amidst Abuse Allegations

0:00Hey, it's Cory with the story, with entertainment and celebrity news today. Your Daily Pop Culture Update Taylor Frankie Paul's ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen has filed a restraining order against her following allegations of a domestic assault. This comes amid an ongoing Utah police investigation into a physical dispute between them in late February. Taylor, a star of the reality show The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, previously pleaded guilty to aggravated assault in a 2023 incident with Dakota and remains on probation until August. Filming for the fifth season of Mormon Wives was paused just weeks after Taylor opened up about her overwhelming schedule. She described having a mental breakdown on camera during production, feeling suffocated by back-to-back commitments including her stint on the yay, Bachelorette. That show's March 22nd premiere was also postponed after video footage of the earlier altercation surfaced. Taylor, who shares a son with Dakota and three kids with her ex-husband, Tape Paul, told

1:04New York Magazine she felt healthier on the Bachelorette set, escaping her usual survival mode at home. Fans and followers have rallied around her amid the chaos, with many expressing concern over her emotional toll from reality TV pressures. Her representative issued a statement highlighting years of mental and physical abuse Taylor endured, noting she's now taking steps to protect herself. Officials have yet to comment further on the latest restraining order filing and, as investigations continue and her shows remain on hold, Taylor insists she's no quitter, pushing forward despite the mounting personal and professional hurdles.