‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ production halted after dramatic blowup between show's stars Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen; what do we know about the fight and the pause

‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’: The production work on the sets of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” has been halted after the shooting was struck by an unexpected pause. According to TMZ, the production of the fifth season of the reality TV series was stalled due to a heated blow-up between two of the main cast members.

The TMZ sources linked to the reality series told the outlet that the production is currently shut down after drama unfolded between the show's star Taylor Frankie Paul and her baby daddy Dakota Mortensen during the filming for season 5. The cause of the fight was unclear at the time of filing this report, but it led to cameras being taken down temporarily. The situation reportedly grew tense, making it difficult to continue filming as planned.

“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” follows a group of Mormon mom influencers navigating relationships and life in the public eye. The show centers on a scandal involving swinging that threatens their faith, friendships, and reputations.



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The relationship between Taylor and Dakota has been a major storyline on the hit Hulu reality series. Things turned ugly between the former couple and ended on harsh terms in the most recent season, which aired last week, as Taylor is currently the “Bachelorette” for the ABC franchise.

At the time of filing of this report, it remained unclear how long production on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives will stay paused or whether cameras will resume rolling soon. However, TMZ reported that those involved are taking the matter seriously and handling it with caution.