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Is Taylor Frankie Paul’s ‘Bachelorette’ Canceled? Star Breaks Silence On Domestic Violence Investigation

Production of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season 5 paused amid an ongoing domestic assault investigation involving Taylor Frankie Paul and ex Dakota Mortensen, confirmed by Draper City Police.

  • The Draper City Police Department confirmed an open domestic assault investigation involving Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen, halting production on Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season five, as Paul addressed the controversy on Tuesday.
  • The Draper City Police Department confirmed an open domestic assault investigation involving Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen, with contact made on Feb. 24 and 25, and allegations made in both directions.
  • Paul and Mortensen share a nearly 2-year-old son, Ever, and she also has children Indy, 8, and Ocean, 5, with ex-husband Tate Paul; Mortensen’s representative said he prioritizes protecting Ever and wants to co-parent well.
  • Filming has been paused for two to three weeks and SLOMW cast and production sources report hesitation, though Variety reported the investigation will not impact The Bachelorette's release.
  • With the premiere days away, Paul told People that 'her heart hurts to see it, to go through it, especially at this time', and she said the timing is 'unfortunate' while she’s 'struggling' but attending press anyway.
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The Blast broke the news in on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
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