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Hulu Debuts Mormon Wives Series; DA Declines Charges

4/24/2026

Summary

Hulu Launches Series

Hulu announced on April 22, 2026 the launch of “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County,” with production underway for a 2026 premiere.
The cast—Bobbi Althoff, Aspyn Ovard, Madison Bontempo and McCall DaPron, Mayci Neeley’s sister—will portray Orange County mothers clashing over faith, tradition and modern life.
Season 5 resumed filming after a hiatus over allegations against Taylor Frankie Paul.
On April 23, 2026 Salt Lake County district attorney announced no charges will be filed.

Summary

Celebs Disavow Mormon

Bobbi Althoff, Aspyn Ovard and Salomé Andrea each say they are not Mormon despite Christian upbringing, childhood baptism or being raised by a Mormon mother.
Avery Woods, who calls herself the opposite of Mormon, faced criticism for a 2023 podcast comment about Jesus and apologized on TikTok.
McCall DaPron identifies as LDS on Instagram and shares videos of her family’s two-hour Sunday worship.

History

Historical Context

When Trey Parker, Matt Stone and composer Robert Lopez opened The Book of Mormon on Broadway in 2011, the satire earned 14 Tony nominations and won nine, including Best Musical, while Andrew Rannells originated Elder Price. The show’s high-profile critique of LDS culture created a template that later projects—such as Hulu’s 2026 series “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives”—continue to shape public views of Mormonism.

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Hulu Launches Series

Hulu announced on April 22, 2026 the launch of “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County,” with production underway for a 2026 premiere.
The cast—Bobbi Althoff, Aspyn Ovard, Madison Bontempo and McCall DaPron, Mayci Neeley’s sister—will portray Orange County mothers clashing over faith, tradition and modern life.
Season 5 resumed filming after a hiatus over allegations against Taylor Frankie Paul.
On April 23, 2026 Salt Lake County district attorney announced no charges will be filed.

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