The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives

"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" is set to pick cameras back up following an unexpected pause involving Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen, TMZ has learned.

Production sources tell TMZ ... the Hulu series is going back into production soon, after being put on pause mid March of this year -- following a heated blow up between TFP and Mortensen during filming of season 5.

Our sources were not clear on whether TFP or Mortensen will be a part of filming with the rest of the cast when cameras go back up.

We broke the story ... cameras had gone down suddenly due to a recent alleged domestic violence incident. We then learned Mortensen went to cops in West Jordan, Utah with a third allegation of domestic violence against Taylor -- the alleged incident is said to have taken place in early to mid-2024.

Taylor Frankie Paul just announced she’s been living with PTSD ... for years.

"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star took to her Instagram stories Sunday with a message “for all those that assumed diagnoses” … declaring she was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder two years ago.

Taylor writes that she was diagnosed “by more than one therapist” … and muses that it might even be considered Complex PTSD. 

Dakota Mortensen is speaking out after his ex-girlfriend, Taylor Frankie Paul, escaped prosecution in their domestic violence cases, saying his sole focus is on the well-being of their young son while also taking some accountability. 

Dakota posted an essay on Instagram early Monday morning after prosecutors in Utah announced last week Taylor would not face criminal charges following several of the former couple's domestic violence incidents from February of this year. Prosecutors indicated it would be tough to prove the cases beyond a reasonable doubt.  

In his IG post, Dakota said he's recently taken a step back from all the drama -- while trying to create a stable environment for the 2-year-old son he shares with Taylor. Taylor temporarily lost custody of their son after Dakota filed a temporary protective order against her.

Dakota also wrote that he's not perfect and takes accountability for what happened between him and Taylor, apologizing for his role in the whole ordeal.

Looks like sparks might be flying between Marciano Brunette and Jessi Draper … ’cause the two were getting real comfortable during a night out in Nashville.

Sources tell us the pair were posted up near the bar at Red Door Saloon in Midtown late Saturday night, rolling deep with a group -- but clearly locked in on each other. We’re told Marciano and Jessi were hugging, laughing, and staying close -- with the vibe reading more date night than just a friendly hang.

Eyewitnesses say things didn’t cross into full-on make-out territory, but Marciano did plant a kiss on Jessi’s cheek -- and the chemistry wasn’t exactly subtle.

Troubling 911 audio and a follow-up complaint are shedding light on a chaotic and emotional situation involving "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star Taylor Frankie Paul and her on-again, off-again partner Dakota Mortensen.

In 911 audio obtained by TMZ, you can hear a tense exchange unfolding in real time during a call placed on February 22 of this year ... with a child wailing and crying in the background.

At one point, Dakota is heard saying, “I told you,” while Taylor can be heard speaking in the background ... though much of what she says is unclear, aside from a phrase ending in “to me" as the dispatcher is actively trying to assess the situation while Taylor repeatedly pleads -- saying “please” several times.

Moments later, Dakota gets on the line and explains he’s calling because his son “isn’t doing good” and he wants advice on what to do. He tells the dispatcher the child had thrown up but appears to be okay now, adding that they plan to take him in themselves. When the dispatcher offers to send help, Dakota declines and the call ends shortly afterward.

Dakota Mortensen had sex on the brain after a violent fight with Taylor Frankie Paul ... he asked her if she wanted to bang, but she shut him down hard ... and it's all laid out in text messages.

TMZ obtained the messages Taylor and Dakota sent each other in the wake of their February 2026 altercation, and the conversation includes Dakota texting Taylor, "You don't wanna f***?"

Taylor reacts with a clown emoji and then replies, "f***? My nose won't stop sushing blood The f*** is wrong with you."

Dakota Mortensen was visited by cops a few weeks after the February 2026 incident with Taylor Frankie Paul ... and body cam video shows the aftermath of what was described as a very chaotic scene.

In the video obtained by TMZ, officers with the Draper Police Department begin to search Dakota's truck as he appears calm -- yet clearly shaken -- while he walks them through the damage to his truck.

In the video, Mortensen points out visible dents and scratches along the driver's door of the vehicle, explaining what allegedly happened during the incident ... all while cradling their young son Ever, who the reality couple is currently battling for custody over.

It looks like Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen really beat the crap out of each other ... at least based on a bunch of photos he took documenting his alleged injuries.

TMZ obtained a slew of snaps showing a bruised and bloodied TFP and Dakota ... the images are included in court filings in Utah.

In one photo, Dakota's got a bunch of blood pooled under his nostrils. In others, he's got scratches and redness on his neck. More photos show bruising by his knee and a red mark on his eye socket.

In photos of TFP, she's got bruising on her forehead as well as on her neck area and arms.

Taylor Frankie Paul had a major legal victory yesterday that just might result in "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" production resuming ... and the reality TV star wants back on the popular Hulu series.

TMZ broke the news ... TFP will NOT be prosecuted for her alleged involvement in a couple of domestic violence incidents in Utah involving her ex, Dakota Mortensen. This is a big deal since it was those accusations -- and footage from a prior incident we reported -- which torpedoed her two shows, "The Bachelorette" being the other.

An insider with direct knowledge tells TMZ … yesterday was a major development ... and is a big step in 'SLOMW' maybe resuming production. But there are still some matters that need to be attended to -- such as the findings of the third-party investigation. It’s unclear at the moment where that process is at.

Taylor Frankie Paul will NOT be prosecuted for her alleged involvement in a couple domestic violence incidents in Utah involving her ex, Dakota Mortensen.

Prosecutors in Utah announced Tuesday they were declining to file criminal charges against the 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' star.

Taylor was the subject of two separate investigations by two different police departments ... but the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office says there was not enough evidence to support filing criminal charges.

Jessi Draper and Jordan Ngatikaura's split comes with a wild real estate twist ... 'cause TMZ has learned they bought a brand new home just months before everything fell apart.

According to real estate records, obtained by TMZ, "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" stars purchased a home in Lehi, Utah in November 2025 ... only for Jordan to file for divorce a few months later.

The luxury property, which costs more than $2 million, boasts six bedrooms, multiple bathrooms and nearly 7,000 square feet of high-end living space on over half an acre.

Whitney Leavitt is making a major leap -- going from reality TV to the Broadway stage -- and her costar Mark Ballas is loving every second of it!

We caught up with Mark in NYC Thursday, and he couldn’t stop hyping Whitney’s turn as Roxie Hart in "Chicago" -- saying she’s absolutely crushing it.

Catch the full clip ... 'cause when we asked if she should go full-time Broadway, he definitely had thoughts.

Jessi Draper's estranged husband Jordan Ngatikaura had a bad case of a laundry launderer last year ... but cops say it's not a crime, TMZ has learned.

According to a police report obtained by TMZ, "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star told officers he hired a laundry service to wash and fold his clothes … but after the company picked up bags from his front porch, the items were never returned.

Jordan says he has doorbell video showing a worker grabbing the laundry, and even provided screenshots of text messages with the company's owner, Keith Coats. In the messages, Keith allegedly asked for the value of the missing clothes so he could reimburse him ... but after Jordan sent over the total, he says communication went radio silent.

Dakota Mortensen is not shying away from bringing up baby mama Taylor Frankie Paul amid their ongoing dispute ... 'cause he's yapping all about how she got with another guy while they were still seeing each other, during his appearance on "Unwell Winter Games."

The 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' star had quite a bit to say about his ex when chatting with 'UWG' costar Gleb Savchenko, claiming he never has moved on from Taylor and was "just waiting for her" -- hoping one day he'd maybe have a chance with her.

In the clip -- filmed before the alleged February incident Dakota later reported -- Dakota straight up says to Gleb, "she lied to me, then had sex with me, then after tells me" ... to which the "Dancing with the Stars" pro responds with "Well, the sex was better with you" -- hyping him up, saying "she came back for good D."

Whitney Leavitt’s killing it on Broadway right now ... but her reality TV future? Not so clear.

"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star admitted on 'GMA' Wednesday she’s still figuring things out as the Hulu show sits in limbo amid the ongoing Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen domestic violence drama.

Speaking alongside Mark Ballas, Whitney said part of her is tempted to fully pivot from the show, especially with Broadway being her true passion ... and she even threw a little shade, joking MomTok has way more drama than the stage ever could.

"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" cast is seeing light at the end of the tunnel -- after X dark weeks of no production, they seem to think filming will begin again ... if they can get the bosses onboard.

Multiple sources tell TMZ, it's the cast's understanding that production on the Hulu series will resume in a matter of weeks. There's also a push by the cast because delayed production could upend their summer plans, so it's kinda like ... let's get this show on the road!

While the cast was in solidarity for the show to pause production during a domestic violence investigation involving Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen ... we hear the consensus now is the casts concerns have been resolved.