The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives returns for Season 5 amid cast controversy

The fifth season of the Hulu reality series ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ has premiered, featuring a condensed format due to significant off-screen controversy involving cast member Taylor Frankie Paul.

Production for the season was briefly paused following allegations of domestic violence involving Paul and her former partner, Dakota Mortensen. While authorities ultimately declined to press charges, the incident led ABC to cancel Paul’s upcoming season of ‘The Bachelorette’. The new season of ‘Mormon Wives’ focuses heavily on the fallout of these events, including legal battles over child custody and the personal relationships of the ‘MomTok’ influencers.

Other cast members, including Whitney Leavitt, Jen Affleck, and Mayci Neeley, also appear in the new episodes. Leavitt has noted her upcoming transition to Broadway, while the series continues to document the complex social lives of the Utah-based influencer group.