Secret Lives of Mormon Wives a large producer Jeff Jenkins rejected ideas about Taylor Frankie PaulHulu's future on Hulu's reality shows as season 5 nears resuming filming.
“I really hope so [she will film with the other women],” Jenkins, 58, revealed on Deadline's “Reality TV Conference” on Friday, May 1. “And, first and foremost, are you healthy physically and mentally, and then we'll talk about it.”
Jenkins pointed to the case in court in Utah on Friday, May 1, where it was decided that “Taylor and Dakota [Mortensen, her ex] now they are legally required to stay 100 [feet] away from each other.” (In Salt Lake City's Third District Court on Friday, Utah Commissioner Russell Minas issued orders of protection for both Taylor, 31, and Dakota, 33, not to live together for three years to break the cycle of a “very toxic relationship.”)
“It's an official matter so I can tell you for sure they're not going to shoot together,” Jenkins said.
The producer confirmed that he has been in contact with Taylor throughout his recent legal troubles.
“I talked to Taylor for 90 minutes this week and he's doing great,” Jenkins said. “He's strong and humble. I'm happy for him.”
As for when the cameras will start rolling out again Mormon wivesJenkins confirmed, “We don't have a date yet. I'm very happy that we have the thumbs up from Hulu and Disney. I hope it's soon. I'm very excited.”
Taylor Frankie Paul in “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.”
Disney/Fred HayesProduction is on Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season 5 was brought to an abrupt halt in March when Taylor and her ex Dakota were involved in multiple domestic violence investigations. Following the release of shocking video of one of the February 2023 altercations, ABC canceled plans to air Taylor's season. The Bachelorette. (Taylor and Dakota have a 2-year-old son Ever True Mortensen and she has two older children — daughter Indy May Paul and son Ocean Paul — with her ex-husband, Father Paul.)
Utah authorities finally ruled on April 14 that Taylor would not be charged in the February 2026 domestic violence incident, clearing the way for filming to begin. Mormon wives.
Dakota Mortensen and Taylor Frankie Paul in “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.”
Disney/Fred Hayes)“I cried when I got the call 🙏 THANK YOU to those who stood by me,” Taylor wrote on Instagram when news broke that he would not be charged.
Dakota responded to the news with a statement on Instagram, writing, “A few weeks ago, I took a step back and had time to get away from the chaos. That space was a breath of fresh air and gave me clarity. I'm focused now on what should have always been there for my son and creating a stable, healthy environment for him to move forward.”
“I regret not turning away from the difficult cycle sooner. I am not perfect, and I am responsible for my part,” he continued. “I apologize deeply to those I have hurt. At the same time, I do not agree with the way this situation has been portrayed publicly. It does not reveal the full context of what happened or the impact it had on me and my son.”
In the middle of confirming that Secret Lives of Mormon Wives will soon record again, Us Weekly we only heard that Taylor had an open invitation to return.
“The producers and actors welcomed Taylor to return to filming this year,” said the source Us on April 22. “It is not clear whether he will return this year, but he is expected to return in the future.”
The insider noted that Taylor “wants to come back at some point” but an exact timeline was still being worked out. Currently, Us reports that Dakota “will not be involved” with Mormon wives move forward.
“The network wants to keep them apart and not continue a toxic relationship,” said a second insider Us.
Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is available to stream on Hulu.
