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Mormon Wives Stars Exit Amid Scandal
21 Mar
Summary
- Filming paused due to Taylor Frankie Paul's domestic dispute.
- Whitney Leavitt pursuing acting after Broadway success.
- Demi Engemann quit due to infidelity accusations and lawsuit.
Filming for the upcoming season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives has been paused due to a domestic violence investigation involving star Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex-partner, Dakota Mortensen. This situation has led to uncertainty about Paul's continued participation in the reality show.
Paul's legal troubles escalated after footage emerged of a 2023 domestic dispute, resulting in her arrest and charges. Consequently, ABC canceled her season of The Bachelorette. Mortensen has since filed a restraining order against Paul and is seeking sole custody of their child.
Fellow cast members, including Mikayla Matthews, have expressed discomfort and collectively decided to halt production. Matthews confirmed the cast's agreement to pause filming until the situation is resolved.
Adding to the potential cast shake-up, Whitney Leavitt is considering an exit as she pursues acting careers. Leavitt's recent success includes a record-breaking Broadway run and an upcoming holiday film, prompting her to seek new challenges beyond the series.
Demi Engemann also quit the show in its fourth season amid accusations of infidelity and a defamation lawsuit filed by Marciano Brunette. Engemann stated her departure was for her peace and mental health, and she is now developing new projects.
