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Mormon Wives Drama: Production Resumes Amid Scandal
23 Apr
Summary
- Mormon Wives production resumes after domestic violence scandal.
- Bachelor franchise plans new seasons amid ongoing franchise changes.
- Kardashian projects and DWTS expansion are in development.
Production for 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' is set to resume on Hulu, over a month after it was paused due to a domestic violence scandal involving star Taylor Frankie Paul. Rob Mills, an executive at Walt Disney Television, indicated the series is in the pre-production phase, emphasizing a careful approach to ensure all participants are in a good place before filming restarts.
Amidst these developments, the 'Bachelor' franchise is looking ahead. While 'The Bachelorette' season linked to the scandal is uncertain, ABC plans for a new 'The Bachelor' season in mid-2026-27 and 'Bachelor in Paradise' next summer. Mills confirmed flexibility regarding future 'Bachelor' leads and expressed continued interest in 'The Golden Bachelor' format.
Further expanding Disney's unscripted offerings, Mills teased more projects involving the Kardashian family, including a documentary about Travis Barker and a series focusing on Khloe Kardashian's inner circle. Additionally, 'Dancing With the Stars' will see an expansion with a new show, 'The Next Pro,' and potential celebrity 'Bachelorette' Maura Higgins is joining 'Dancing With the Stars' this fall.
