Taylor Frankie Paul is opening up about one of the roughest chapters of her life, and it played out right on camera. On the latest episode of“Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,”Paul told her co-stars that a fight with her ex, Dakota Mortensen, got so explosive that production shut down. She claims Mortensen had a friend call CPS with allegations she abused their two-year-old son, Ever, claims she denies and says she can disprove with camera footage showing Ever wasn’t in the car.
The episode also dropped another bombshell: ABC canceled Paul’s planned“Bachelorette”season amid a domestic abuse investigation and a leaked 2023 video. On top of that, Paul is facing a third domestic violence investigation and is still locked in a custody battle with Mortensen over Ever. She didn’t hold back about her frustration either, saying Mortensen told“lies”and asking why she’s the one caring for their son if he truly believes the accusations.
Through all of it, Paul isn’t stepping away from the spotlight. She’s set to return for“Secret Lives of Mormon Wives”Season 6, with ABC and Disney’s support. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just catching the headlines, this is one story that keeps raising questions about how networks handle controversy and how much of a star’s real life belongs on screen.
What do you think? Should ABC have brought her back for another season?
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