Taylor Frankie Paul's parenting time has been reduced after she allegedly failed multiple court-ordered drug tests amid custody disputes with ex-husband Tate Paul and ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen ... TMZ has learned.
Sources familiar with the case tell TMZ ... Taylor allegedly failed multiple drug tests in the last 60 days. As a result, we're told the court ordered that she be limited to 8 hours of parenting time each week -- four with her 2 kids with Tate, and four with her child with Dakota.
The alleged substances involved remain unclear ... however, we're told at least one of them is not commonly available as a prescription med.
Sources close to Taylor tell TMZ ... there's been a strict gag order in the case, so they view any info leaked to the media as a continuation of the harassment and intimidation Taylor's experienced throughout the custody battle.
Mikayla Matthews is done with "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" ... saying no paycheck is worth crossing her moral line.
The Hulu star announced Monday she's leaving the reality show ... saying she recently learned some news that made her realize she could no longer keep filming.
Mikayla didn't spell out exactly what pushed her over the edge, but she mentions her own experience with "multiple forms of abuse." She says continuing to profit from certain behavior feels "wrong and unethical" and like a disservice to the children involved.
Taylor Frankie Paul says she's not getting down and dirty with anyone until she finds Mr. Right ... and she's teasing that she'd like to find him on "Bachelorette Round Two."
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The reality TV star took to social media on Saturday to discuss her current dating life ... telling fans she's sorry for those who thought they'd have seen her redemption arc already -- because it's just beginning.
She says she's working on her comeback ... by staying home, single and celibate over the last few months.
Jordan Ngatikaura is ready to move forward after finalizing his divorce from 'Mormon Wives' star Jessi Draper ... telling TMZ he's grateful for the closure and focused on their kids.
Jordan tells us he'll always appreciate the meaningful chapter he and Jessi shared, particularly the family they built together. He says his priority now is being the best father possible, continuing to grow and approaching the future with kindness and respect.
Jordan also appears to be taking the high road when it comes to the public fallout surrounding their split ... saying he has no desire to add to the noise or revisit everything that's been said.
Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... the former couple signed off on paperwork Thursday to formally end their marriage. Details of the settlement and final divorce judgment are currently unclear.
We've reached out to Jessi and Jordan ... so far, no word back.
To say the tea is scalding in Salt Lake City would be a complete understatement, and the anticipation leading up to the new season of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" has us all on the edge of our seats ... Cue the lights and flash the hot bods, can you name 'em?!
Taylor Frankie Paul's season of "The Bachelorette" may permanently be on ice ... especially now because she's throwing caution to the wind and spoiling the show's ending!
The shocking news about her time on the show came out during an appearance on Amanda Hirsch's "Get Real" podcast, which also featured Tyler Cameron and Connor Wood ... when they shared a clip from "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" in which she reveals that she accepted a proposal.
She says she didn't realize this dude's initials matched her ex Dakota Mortensen's ... or that he was from Utah -- somehow those things didn't come up before agreeing to spend the rest of their lives together.
Taylor Frankie Paul's future on "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" remains intact ... 'cause Hulu is still firmly behind her, despite tons of legal drama ... TMZ has learned.
A Hulu source tells TMZ ... the streamer remains fully supportive of Taylor and expects her to continue participating in the hit reality series ... a clear vote of confidence as she continues her journey both personally and professionally.
A source close to Taylor echoes that sentiment, telling us Hulu has worked with the MomTok star for four years and knows "her heart and what she stands for."
Taylor Frankie Paul's still holding out hope fans might see her fall in love on "The Bachelorette" ... sharing a petition that calls for ABC to air the dang thing ... and it's got a lot of signatures.
The reality star posted the link to her Instagram story ... telling her fans she loved them for making it -- and admitting she signed it herself.
Taylor also shared the full demand letter from the petition ... which argues fans have been deprived of watching the star on a once-in-a-lifetime journey. Her fans say they've followed her and "know her heart."
The reality star shared an A.I. picture of two women -- who appear to be strange-looking versions of herself and Shinia -- wearing skimpy tops. She wrote, "Who do you think meets weekly now in the same fit with there alanis..."
She added in the caption, "This isn’t news to me. If anything cheers to us brown eyed girls showing up in the same outfit with our alani’s."
Dakota Mortensen and Shinia Powell are making their relationship Instagram official ... and the timing is turning heads amid Dakota’s ongoing custody battle with reality star Taylor Frankie Paul.
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The 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' stars Dakota and Shinia appeared to hard launch their romance in a new social media post ... sharing a series of photos that show them kissing, smiling together and spending time with Shinia’s kids -- captioning the post "Soaking up our last bit of summer."
The PDA-heavy post leaves little mystery about where the two stand, with Dakota and Shinia looking very much like a couple.
Taylor Frankie Paul is getting called out for allegedly posting what appears to be A.I.-generated courthouse photos as she celebrated the end of her 3-year probation.
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Check it out -- the 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' star shared a handful of pics Friday as she marked the end of her probation. The first snap shows her walking through what appears to be the courthouse, and the second shows her sitting before the judge in a courtroom.
The third photo is where things get really interesting ... she's walking in the courthouse with the same exact expression and head tilt as the first photo, with a young woman taking a selfie with her. The final pic on the slide shows her sitting in the courthouse with a strikingly similar expression as the first and third snaps.
12:18 PM PT -- Taylor Frankie Paul had her felony assault conviction from three years ago knocked down to a misdemeanor after prosecutors and the judge agreed she followed all stipulated conditions for the case to be reclassified.
TFP is due back in court today for a review of her felony assault case involving ex Dakota Mortenson ... and if all goes well for the reality star, the charge will be knocked down to a misdemeanor ... and we'll be streaming live.
Here's the deal ... "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star pleaded guilty to third-degree aggravated assault back in August 2023 stemming from a viral fight between herself and Dakota where she hit him and threw metal stools ... one of which hit her child.
Basically, in the plea deal she cut, other charges were dismissed ... and just as important, if she could behave herself and follow all the conditions set for three years, a judge could knock it down to a misdemeanor.
Well, today's the day ... and Taylor will be there, either in person or over Zoom.
"Vanderpump Villa" star Marciano Brunette reached a settlement in his defamation case against 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' producers and Demi Engemann ... after claiming she falsely labeled him a sexual predator.
According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Marciano informed the court the parties reached a settlement, which will end with them stipulating to dismiss the entire case with prejudice -- meaning it can't be refiled.
As TMZ first reported ... Marciano sued 'SLOMW' producers and Demi after she claimed he sexually assaulted her -- the claim was referenced on the show.
Marciano has been adamant the hookup was consensual and insists Demi only changed her story to control the narrative.
The future of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" was up in the air for a while after the Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen controversy ... but TMZ can confirm the popular series is coming back for a 6th season.
Series star Layla Taylor announced the reality show's return Thursday on Hulu's "Get Real" podcast ... and sources tell TMZ ... 20 brand-spanking new episodes have been ordered.
As for whether TFP will be back ... the network is holding casting cards close to the vest -- but obviously Layla is on board!
