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Mormon Wives Star Ditches Bachelorette Winner
18 Sep
Summary
- Taylor Frankie Paul found marriage boring, despite being The Bachelorette.
- She reportedly cheated on the season's winner with her ex, Dakota Mortensen.
- Her actions have shattered the fantasy of The Bachelor franchise for fans.
Six months after Taylor Frankie Paul's Bachelorette season was canceled in 2026, her return to The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives has reignited frustration. The show's fifth season reveals Paul's disinterest in marriage, a sentiment she expressed even while on the dating series.
Paul admitted to her mother and a friend that the idea of marriage bored her. She also quickly returned to her ex, Dakota Mortensen, after filming concluded, despite being engaged to Doug Mason, the season's winner. This led to accusations of cheating, which Paul downplayed, suggesting it didn't count.
The cast of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives discussed The Bachelorette as if viewers had already seen it, causing confusion. They also openly criticized Mason, portraying him as using Paul for his music career. This suggests an effort to discredit Paul's Bachelorette experience and move past the controversy quickly.
Paul's actions and the show's portrayal have dismantled the romantic fantasy viewers associate with The Bachelor franchise. Whether The Bachelorette will be further discussed in future seasons of Mormon Wives remains unknown, as does its potential impact on The Bachelor franchise.
