{"id":319883,"date":"2026-04-17T02:31:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T21:01:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/?p=319883"},"modified":"2026-04-17T02:31:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T21:01:31","slug":"taylor-frankie-paul-victory-could-bring-slomw-back-to-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/17\/taylor-frankie-paul-victory-could-bring-slomw-back-to-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Taylor Frankie Paul Victory Could Bring &#8216;SLOMW&#8217; Back To Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Taylor Frankie Paul<\/strong>\u2018s recent legal victory might be exactly what her show, \u201c<strong>The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives<\/strong>,\u201d needed to resume filming. A brand new report says Hulu might be getting closer to allowing cameras to start rolling again after the show\u2019s most important star was involved in one other alleged domestic dispute together with her ex-boyfriend, <strong>Dakota Mortensen<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hulu-may-resume-filming-mormon-wives-after-learning-taylor-frankie-paul-will-not-be-prosecuted-in-domestic-violence-case\">Hulu May Resume Filming \u2018Mormon Wives\u2019 After Learning Taylor Frankie Paul Will Not Be Prosecuted In Domestic Violence Case<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large caption_belowImage credit_onImage mobile-image-full-width\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">LISA OConnor\/AFF-USA.com \/ MEGA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In line with a previous report from The Blast, Salt Lake City prosecutors declined to press charges on Paul after her ex, Mortensen, claimed he was the victim of domestic violence. <\/p>\n<p>The initial allegations, which were made to cops in February 2026, sidelined production on season 5 of the Hulu reality series. <\/p>\n<p>\t\t<!-- TargetVideo video matching --><\/p>\n<p>Things might be on the come-up, nonetheless, as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/2026\/04\/15\/mormon-wives-production-could-resume-after-taylor-frankie-paul-legal-development\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">TMZ<\/a> reported that Paul\u2019s legal victory might be exactly what\u2019s needed to push the show forward. <\/p>\n<p>A source near the show told the outlet that other matters still must be addressed, but the most recent decision was a \u201cmajor development.\u201d <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-taylor-frankie-paul-is-reportedly-focused-on-her-children-amid-the-chaos\">Taylor Frankie Paul Is Reportedly Focused On Her Children Amid The Chaos<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large caption_belowImage credit_onImage mobile-image-full-width\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=90,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MEGA1307878_035-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Taylor Frankie Paul\" class=\"wp-image-684490\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">LISA OConnor\/AFF-USA.com \/ MEGA <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The insider went on to say that Paul\u2019s primary focus is on her children amid her ongoing battle with Mortensen. <\/p>\n<p>As reported by The Blast, Hulu shut down production on the present season of \u201cSLOMW\u201d after allegations of domestic violence surfaced. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey should not filming,\u201d a source shared. \u201cTaylor [Frankie Paul] has some pretty serious stuff happening regarding her past, and they&#8217;re going to see what happens. Until that resolves, they&#8217;re off.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Following the news, a spokesperson for the Draper City Police Department confirmed there was an open \u201cdomestic assault investigation\u201d against Paul and Mortensen. They explained that each parties made allegations against one another and claimed the incident occurred in late February 2026. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-taylor-frankie-paul-seen-hitting-her-ex-boyfriend-in-shocking-video-released-during-slomw-shutdown\">Taylor Frankie Paul Seen Hitting Her Ex-Boyfriend In Shocking Video Released During \u2018SLOMW\u2019 Shutdown<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large caption_belowImage credit_onImage mobile-image-full-width\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"1207\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788,height=1207,fit=crop,quality=90,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Taylor-Frankie-Paul-2-788x1207.jpg\" alt=\"Taylor Frankie Paul at the 58th Annual CMA Awards\" class=\"wp-image-790321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1180,height=1808,fit=crop,quality=90,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Taylor-Frankie-Paul-2-1180x1808.jpg 1180w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1003,height=1536,fit=crop,quality=90,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Taylor-Frankie-Paul-2-1003x1536.jpg 1003w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788,height=1207,fit=crop,quality=90,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Taylor-Frankie-Paul-2-788x1207.jpg 788w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=428,height=656,fit=crop,quality=90,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Taylor-Frankie-Paul-2-428x656.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">OConnor-Arroyo\/AFF-USA.com \/ MEGA <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Shortly after production was paused on the explosive reality series, a video showing Paul attacking Mortensen during a 2023 incident was shared online. <\/p>\n<p>Within the video, Paul strikes Mortensen before pulling his hair. \u201cThis known as physical abuse. That is all you do,\u201d Mortensen said within the video. \u201cIt\u2019s the one thing you already know easy methods to do is hurt me. You think that that is OK? It\u2019s not OK. Holy sh-t.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The video also shows Paul launching two heavy metal chairs at Mortensen, certainly one of which later hit her 5-year-old daughter in the top. <\/p>\n<p>The video\u2019s release prompted a flurry of backlash, prompting ABC and Disney to take motion, ultimately leading to the cancellation of her season of \u201cThe Bachelorette.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn light of the newly released video just surfaced today, we&#8217;ve got made the choice to not move forward with the brand new season of The Bachelorette, [starring Paul], at the moment, and our focus is on supporting the family,\u201d the corporate said in an announcement.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-paul-speaks-out-about-the-alleged-extensive-mental-and-physical-abuse-she-s-suffered-while-in-a-relationship-with-mortensen\">Paul Speaks Out About The Alleged \u2018Extensive Mental And Physical Abuse\u2019 She\u2019s Suffered While In A Relationship With Mortensen<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large caption_belowImage credit_onImage mobile-image-full-width\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"944\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788,height=944,fit=crop,quality=90,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MEGA1437928_001-788x944.jpg\" alt=\"Taylor Frankie Paul\" class=\"wp-image-793508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1180,height=1414,fit=crop,quality=90,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MEGA1437928_001-1180x1414.jpg 1180w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788,height=944,fit=crop,quality=90,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MEGA1437928_001-788x944.jpg 788w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=428,height=513,fit=crop,quality=90,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MEGA1437928_001-428x513.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ZUMAPRESS.com \/ MEGA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Paul\u2019s spokesperson <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/popculturechat\/comments\/1rye4iv\/taylor_frankie_paul_speaks_out_after_the\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">shared<\/a> an announcement after her season of \u201cThe Bachelorette\u201d was pulled from the schedule, saying the truth star was \u201cgrateful\u201d for the support. <\/p>\n<p>Elsewhere within the statement, they alleged that Paul had been \u201csilently suffering extensive mental and physical abuse in addition to threats of retaliation\u201d for years before saying she\u2019s finally \u201cgaining the strength to face her accuser\u201d head-on. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere are too many ladies who&#8217;re suffering in silence as they survive aggressive, jealous ex-partners who refuse to allow them to move on with their lives. Taylor has remained silent out of fear of further abuse, retaliation and public shaming. She is currently exploring all of her options, looking for support, and preparing to own and share her story,\u201d Paul\u2019s rep added. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hulu-takes-action-against-mortensen\">Hulu Takes Motion Against Mortensen<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large caption_belowImage credit_onImage mobile-image-full-width\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"1051\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788,height=1051,fit=crop,quality=90,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MEGA1307886_032-788x1051.jpg\" alt=\"Dakota Mortensen\" class=\"wp-image-793172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1180,height=1573,fit=crop,quality=90,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MEGA1307886_032-1180x1573.jpg 1180w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1152,height=1536,fit=crop,quality=90,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MEGA1307886_032-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788,height=1051,fit=crop,quality=90,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MEGA1307886_032-788x1051.jpg 788w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=428,height=571,fit=crop,quality=90,gravity=auto,sharpen=1,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MEGA1307886_032-428x571.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ZUMAPRESS.com \/ MEGA <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Mortensen can also be facing consequences, based on The Blast. As a result of the character of the allegations surrounding him and Paul, Hulu edited the 33-year-old out of the upcoming season of \u201cVanderpump Villa,\u201d which he filmed with fellow DadTok stars Jordan Ngatikaura, Zac Affleck, Jacob Neeley, Jace Terry, and Chase McWhorter.  <\/p>\n<p>Mortensen addressed the headlines about him and his ex prior to Hulu\u2019s decision, sharing a sentiment much like hers. \u201cI&#8217;m specializing in our son and his safety, and hope that Taylor will do the identical,\u201d he told <a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/dakota-mortensen-statement-after-taylor-frankie-paul-abuse-claims-attack-video-bachelorette-11930337\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">PEOPLE<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Taylor Frankie Paul\u2018s recent legal victory might be exactly what her show, \u201cThe Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,\u201d needed to resume filming. A brand new report says Hulu might be getting closer to allowing cameras to start rolling again after the show\u2019s most important star was involved in one other alleged domestic dispute together with [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":319884,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[337],"tags":[1519,16846,1000,4546,44935,909,2862],"class_list":["post-319883","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment","tag-bring","tag-frankie","tag-life","tag-paul","tag-slomw","tag-taylor","tag-victory"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/319883","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=319883"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/319883\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":319886,"href":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/319883\/revisions\/319886"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/319884"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=319883"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=319883"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=319883"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}