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Filming Paused for Mormon Wives Amid Assault Investigation

3/21/2026

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Filming for The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives has paused amid a domestic assault investigation involving Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex, Dakota Mortensen.
During a March 7 meeting with ABC executives, cast members raised safety and reputational concerns about continuing the show while Paul is under investigation.
A video surfaced showing Paul allegedly attacking Mortensen, and ABC subsequently canceled her upcoming season of The Bachelorette.
Paul has a history of legal issues related to domestic violence, and her spokesperson says the video release is part of a campaign to harm her.

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Filming for The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives has paused amid a domestic assault investigation involving Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex, Dakota Mortensen.
During a March 7 meeting with ABC executives, cast members raised safety and reputational concerns about continuing the show while Paul is under investigation.
A video surfaced showing Paul allegedly attacking Mortensen, and ABC subsequently canceled her upcoming season of The Bachelorette.
Paul has a history of legal issues related to domestic violence, and her spokesperson says the video release is part of a campaign to harm her.