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New Docuseries Exposes Cult Allegations Against Mary Cosby

1/2/2026

Summary

Story summary

TLC premiered The Cult of the Real Housewife on January 1, 2026 as a three-part docuseries.
The series examines Mary Cosby, a star of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, and includes allegations of cult-like practices and financial misconduct at Faith Temple Pentecostal Church.
Faith Temple Pentecostal Church was founded by Mary Cosby's grandmother.
Mary Cosby's marriage to her step-grandfather, Robert Cosby Sr., is scrutinized, and she denies wrongdoing.

History

Historical Context

Established in 1990 by Mary Cosby's grandmother, Faith Temple Pentecostal Church in Salt Lake City has become a significant religious community. The church, part of the Church of God in Christ (COGIC), has faced scrutiny over financial misconduct allegations. Today, Mary Cosby is under investigation for similar cult-like claims, reflecting ongoing tensions between celebrity culture and religious authority within faith-based organizations.

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Story summary

TLC premiered The Cult of the Real Housewife on January 1, 2026 as a three-part docuseries.
The series examines Mary Cosby, a star of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, and includes allegations of cult-like practices and financial misconduct at Faith Temple Pentecostal Church.
Faith Temple Pentecostal Church was founded by Mary Cosby's grandmother.
Mary Cosby's marriage to her step-grandfather, Robert Cosby Sr., is scrutinized, and she denies wrongdoing.

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