"Mormon Wives" Spinoff in the Works with New Cast and 1 MomTok Member as Original Series Halts Filming (Exclusive Source) Zoey Lyttle, Brianne TracyMon, March 23, 2026 at 9:30 PM UTC 0 The cast of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' at the season 2 premiere on May 9, 2025.Credit: JC Olivera/Variety via Getty PEOPLE can confirm that a Secret Lives of Mormon Wives spinoff show is in the works, and it's set to start shooting this spring Sources previously confirmed to PEOPLE that production on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' upcoming fifth season paused amid a domestic assault investigation invo...
"Mormon Wives" Spinoff in the Works with New Cast and 1 MomTok Member as Original Series Halts Filming (Exclusive Source)
Zoey Lyttle, Brianne TracyMon, March 23, 2026 at 9:30 PM UTC
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The cast of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' at the season 2 premiere on May 9, 2025.Credit: JC Olivera/Variety via Getty -
PEOPLE can confirm that a Secret Lives of Mormon Wives spinoff show is in the works, and it's set to start shooting this spring
Sources previously confirmed to PEOPLE that production on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' upcoming fifth season paused amid a domestic assault investigation involving Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen
ABC canceled Paul's already-filmed season of The Bachelorette days before it was meant to premiere
MomTok is moving to the West Coast.
PEOPLE can confirm that a Secret Lives of Mormon Wives spinoff show is in the works. The plan is for it to begin shooting this spring and premiere in the fall. A source tells PEOPLE that the show will be set in Orange County, and as of now, Jen Affleck is the only original cast member who will star in the spinoff alongside nine new castmates.
A representative for Hulu did not respond to PEOPLE's request for comment.
The news comes after multiple sources confirmed to PEOPLE that the original Mormon Wives series halted filming for season 5. One insider cited "some pretty serious stuff happening" regarding Taylor Frankie Paul's past. On Monday, March 16, a spokesperson for the Draper City Police Department confirmed to PEOPLE that there is an open "domestic assault investigation" regarding Paul and Mortensen, who share son Ever, 2.
The spokesperson confirmed "allegations have been made in both directions" and "contact was made with involved parties on [Feb] 24th and 25th."
The cast of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.'Credit: Disney/Fred Hayes
Another source close to the cast confirmed to PEOPLE that the fellow members of MomTok are distancing themselves from Paul as the situation continues to unfold. "None of the women want to be associated with her," the source noted.
On Thursday, March 19, ABC canceled Paul's season of The Bachelorette three days before it was set to premiere. A Disney Entertainment Television spokesperson issued a statement announcing the cancellation of the show's 22nd season after a 2023 video showed Paul throwing chairs at Mortensen.
"In light of the newly released video just surfaced today, we have made the decision to not move forward with the new season of The Bachelorette at this time, and our focus is on supporting the family," the spokesperson said.
A spokesperson for Paul said in a statement obtained by PEOPLE, "Taylor is very grateful for ABC's support as she prioritizes her family's safety and security. After years of silently suffering extensive mental and physical abuse as well as threats of retaliation, Taylor is finally gaining the strength to face her accuser and taking steps to ensure that she and her children are protected from any further harm."
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"There are too many women who are suffering in silence as they survive aggressive, jealous ex-partners who refuse to let them move on with their lives. Taylor has remained silent out of fear of further abuse, retaliation and public shaming. She is currently exploring all of her options, seeking support, and preparing to own and share her story."
TMZ originally posted the video of Paul attacking Mortensen in front of her daughter, Indy, whom Paul shares with ex-husband Tate Paul.
"This is called physical abuse," Mortensen said while filming the physical altercation. As they continued fighting and yelling, Paul's child could be heard crying. At one point in the footage, Mortensen exclaims, "Your daughter just got hit in the head by a metal chair."
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Paul was previously arrested for alleged domestic violence in 2023 following an argument with Mortensen. The 2023 indictment obtained by PEOPLE alleged that Paul threw "heavy, metal chairs" at Mortensen, and Paul's daughter was struck by a chair during the incident, which matches what occurs in the video shared by TMZ. She pled guilty in abeyance to aggravated assault, which means that if she complies with the conditions of the plea, that charge will be dismissed. Meanwhile, the other charges have already been dismissed.
Following the release of the video, a spokesperson for Paul told PEOPLE, "It's sad to see the latest installment of his never-ending, desperate, attention-seeking, destructive campaign to harm Taylor without any regard for the consequences for their child. Releasing an old video, which conveniently omits context, on their son's birthday is a reprehensible attempt to distract from his own behavior. Thankfully, the public has seen this act before and knows who he is and sadly, many will recognize this pattern of manipulation, both in his actions on the show, and from their own experiences."
Dakota Mortensen; Taylor Frankie Paul.Credit: Araya Doheny/Getty (2)
In his own statement to PEOPLE, Mortensen said, "As anyone who has seen the video will understand, this is a deeply upsetting situation. I am, unfortunately, used to these baseless claims about me and our relationship, which I categorically deny. I am focusing on our son and his safety, and hope that Taylor will do the same."
Some of the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives cast members responded to the situation with their own statements. On Friday, March 20, Layla Taylor took to her Instagram Stories to share her statement, writing, "My personal history as a survivor makes it impossible for me to stay silent. I stand firmly against domestic violence in any form. I am keeping her children in my thoughts, hoping for their safety above all else."
Within a minute of her post, fellow MomTok star Miranda McWhorter also shared a message on her Instagram Stories responding to the situation.
"I've honestly been a little at a loss for words trying to process this all. Everything has been really heavy to see. Domestic violence and abuse of any kind is something I take very seriously," she wrote. "As a human, and especially a mother, I cannot support that kind of behavior. My heart is with the children in this and I hope they're safe, supported, and surrounded by love."
On Tuesday, March 17, Mortensen filed for a protective order against Paul, per court docs obtained by PEOPLE. He was granted temporary custody of their son. A hearing is set for April 7.
A source close to Paul previously denied to PEOPLE that the reality TV star was "violent" during the February incidents and said that she was "focused" on the expected Bachelorette premiere. She broke her silence following the news of the investigation at a press preview of her since-canceled dating show stint on March 17.
"Honestly, just like, my heart hurts to see it, to go through it, especially at this time," she told PEOPLE exclusively. "Just the timing is hard, and it's a big deal. I feel like every premiere that I've experienced, I've never enjoyed fully, so this is another one... it's extremely hard, and it took everything to get me here today."
Those close to Paul are reportedly concerned for her, as a source with knowledge of the situation told PEOPLE. The insider claimed Paul calls Mortensen "all the time," often between the hours of 10 p.m. and 3 a.m.
"We're all worried for Taylor's well-being," said the source. "We want Taylor to get the help she needs."
If you are experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or go to thehotline.org. All calls are toll-free and confidential. The hotline is available 24/7 in more than 170 languages.
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