'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' to resume season 5 filming after Taylor Frankie Paul fallout

Production on Season 5 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is officially set to resume after being halted earlier this year amid controversy surrounding cast member Taylor Frankie Paul.

According to Variety, filming for the hit Hulu reality series will restart following a pause triggered by a domestic violence investigation involving Paul and her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen. The production shutdown, which began in March, came as the situation unfolded and cast members expressed concerns about continuing to film.

However, when production resumes, neither Paul nor Mortensen is expected to participate in filming, marking a major shift for the show as it moves forward without two of its most central figures.

The series, which follows a group of Utah-based influencers known as “MomTok,” has become a breakout reality hit, blending social media fame with personal drama. The controversy surrounding Paul, including past legal issues and the recent investigation, has been a significant storyline, making her absence a notable change heading into the new season.

Reports indicate that filming was paused not only due to the legal investigation but also because cast members felt uncomfortable continuing production amid the ongoing situation. With the investigation developments and internal discussions now settled, the rest of the cast has agreed to move forward with Season 5.

While it remains unclear whether Paul could return in any capacity later in the season, the immediate plan is to proceed without her as production gets back on track.

As The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives prepares to resume filming, Season 5 is expected to reflect a new dynamic within the group, potentially reshaping the series following one of its most turbulent off-screen controversies.