Reality star Taylor Frankie Paul announces exit from Hulu's Mormon Wives amid legal turmoil
Taylor Frankie Paul said she is stepping away from the Hulu series after facing a legal dispute with ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen and ongoing criticism from cast members.
Taylor Frankie Paul, known from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, announced via Instagram that she is withdrawing from the Hulu series, describing the atmosphere as increasingly hostile and bullying. She highlighted a protracted legal battle with ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen, who is the father of her son Ever, and mentioned that she also has two children with ex-husband Tate Paul. The reality star has endured a series of controversies, including the cancellation of her The Bachelorette season after old video footage involving Mortensen surfaced, and a temporary halt to filming for one outlet season of Mormon Wives.
Paul criticized fellow cast members for making disparaging remarks about her children and for piling on with statements that she feels ignore the abuse she has faced. She thanked production staff for their support but said she is relieved to step aside so the show can proceed without further drama.
Why it matters
Her departure underscores how personal legal disputes and on-set bullying can disrupt reality TV productions.
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