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Hulu Restarts “Mormon Wives” Season 5 After Probe

4/24/2026

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Hulu Resumes Production

Hulu will resume production of “Mormon Wives” season 5 after a March 16 halt caused by a domestic-violence probe of Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen.
The district attorney announced on April 14 that no charges will be filed against Paul.
ABC cancelled Paul’s “Bachelorette” season three days before its March 22 premiere.
Sources say the network will prioritize Paul’s well-being while filming resumes without Paul and Mortensen, though Paul could return later.

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Hulu Resumes Production

Hulu will resume production of “Mormon Wives” season 5 after a March 16 halt caused by a domestic-violence probe of Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen.
The district attorney announced on April 14 that no charges will be filed against Paul.
ABC cancelled Paul’s “Bachelorette” season three days before its March 22 premiere.
Sources say the network will prioritize Paul’s well-being while filming resumes without Paul and Mortensen, though Paul could return later.

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