“Zoom Call with ABC Raises Concerns Over ‘Mormon Wives’ Cast Taylor Frankie Paul”

Members of the cast of the reality series “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” had a recent Zoom meeting with ABC executives to voice their concerns about their co-star, Taylor Frankie Paul. This digital exclusive shared with NBC News revealed their worries about continuing to work with her amidst an ongoing investigation involving Paul and her ex, Dakota Mortensen, in Utah.

The Draper Police Department stated earlier that Paul and Mortensen were part of an open “domestic assault investigation” from February. During the meeting, one cast member expressed discomfort filming during the investigation into Paul, highlighting the challenging and uncertain situation they found themselves in due to their friendship with her.

Disney, ABC’s parent company, decided to cancel Paul’s upcoming season of “The Bachelorette” after TMZ released a video showing an altercation between Paul and Mortensen in Utah back in 2023. This video, which led to Paul’s arrest, displayed a disturbing incident where she engaged in physical altercations with Mortensen, including an attack with a chair in the presence of their child.

Despite pleading guilty to an aggravated assault charge in 2025, the other charges Paul faced were dismissed. This recent development led the cast of “Mormon Wives” to agree to halt filming until Paul’s legal situation is resolved. The company assured the cast members during the meeting that they should prioritize their safety, with ABC exec Rob Mills emphasizing their concerns were being taken seriously.

Disney’s decision to cancel “The Bachelorette” season raised various responses, with Paul expressing her gratitude for the support towards her family’s safety. Mortensen, on the other hand, denied the claims against him, focusing on the safety of their son in the midst of the challenging situation. Both parties are dealing with the aftermath of the video’s release and are seeking to address and resolve the issues raised by this incident in the best way possible for their families.