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Domestic Violence Investigations Halt Production of Reality Show

3/31/2026

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Reality TV personalities Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen are under multiple domestic violence investigations.
In 2023, Paul allegedly attacked Mortensen, prompting ABC to cancel Paul’s season of The Bachelorette.
Mortensen denies leaking footage of the altercation.
The investigations have halted production on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.
Mortensen has spoken about his recovery from addiction and holds temporary custody of their son, Ever.

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Reality TV personalities Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen are under multiple domestic violence investigations.
In 2023, Paul allegedly attacked Mortensen, prompting ABC to cancel Paul’s season of The Bachelorette.
Mortensen denies leaking footage of the altercation.
The investigations have halted production on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.
Mortensen has spoken about his recovery from addiction and holds temporary custody of their son, Ever.