Hulu Announces September Premiere for Mormon Wives Season 5 Amid Bachelorette Fallout

Hulu announced a September 10 launch for the fifth season of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” trimming the series to five episodes instead of the usual ten. The released trailer offers a glimpse of Taylor Frankie Paul’s life after one outlet removed her from “The Bachelorette” in March, a move prompted by a leaked video showing a domestic incident with Dakota Mortensen. Both parties have exchanged accusations of abuse, but a April ruling cleared Paul of criminal charges, leaving her embroiled in ongoing custody disputes over her shared son and two children from a previous marriage.

The season’s promotional tagline suggests that heightened public scrutiny, social-media fame, and internal rivalries could threaten the group’s cohesion. Production for Paul’s segments was completed before the controversy, though filming was halted briefly when Draper City Police opened investigations. The series has been renewed for additional episodes beyond season 5, but Paul’s future involvement remains uncertain. Additional cast changes include Whitney Leavitt’s exit to pursue acting and Jen Affleck’s addition to a spin-off set in Orange County.