The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Production Paused Due to Taylor Frankie Paul's Domestic Dispute: Impact on The Bachelorette Season 22 Premiere
The production of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives has been paused due to a reported domestic dispute involving Taylor Frankie Paul and her boyfriend Dakota Mortensen. However, this incident is not expected to affect the release schedule or promotional plans for The Bachelorette season 22 premiere. Taylor, the new lead of the ABC dating show, is currently in New York City promoting the series and is scheduled to attend a premiere event in Los Angeles this weekend before the network premiere on Sunday, March 22.
Producers of Hulu's The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives stopped filming season 5 after the alleged domestic dispute between Taylor and Dakota. The Draper City Police Department in Utah confirmed an ongoing "domestic assault investigation" involving the former couple. The situation has caused tension within the SLOMW cast, with some members feeling uncomfortable filming with Taylor due to the perceived liability she poses.
Prior to the recent controversy, Taylor's SLOMW castmate Mayci Neeley mentioned that Taylor seemed to be in a better mental state while filming The Bachelorette away from Utah. However, the unfolding drama between Taylor and Dakota has left her suitors on The Bachelorette feeling upset and disappointed. Taylor's past relationship with Tate Paul and her current tumultuous relationship with Dakota have also garnered attention in the media.
Despite the off-screen drama, The Bachelorette is set to premiere on ABC on Sunday, March 22, at 8 p.m. ET. The situation surrounding Taylor and Dakota's domestic dispute has caused a stir within the reality TV community, but the show must go on as planned.