Taylor Frankie Paul Steps Away from Mormon Wives Amid Claims of Bullying

Taylor Frankie Paul says she's stepping away from 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' after alleged bullying from castmates.

September 22, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — City, Country — Taylor Frankie Paul has announced her decision to step back from the Hulu series ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,’ citing ongoing challenges with castmates and a difficult year filled with public scrutiny.

The 32-year-old star, known for her role in the reality show, shared her thoughts on Instagram, expressing relief at leaving the production. She described months of what she called bullying behavior from some members of the cast, including comments about her children that she found deeply offensive.

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Paul is currently involved in a legal dispute with her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen, who is the father of their son, Ever. She also has two other children with her ex-husband, Tate Paul. Her season of ‘The Bachelorette’ was canceled earlier this year after old footage resurfaced, and filming for ‘SLOMW’ season five was paused due to allegations of domestic violence between her and Mortensen.

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