Taylor Frankie Paul is set to return to The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives for its upcoming sixth season, even as questions remain about what will happen to her previously filmed season of The Bachelorette.
The Hollywood Reporter has learned that Paul will film for Season 6 of the Hulu reality series, which is already in production. The exact nature of her role has not been confirmed, meaning it remains unclear whether she will return as a full-time cast member or appear in a more limited capacity.
The news marks an important development for Paul, whose future on the Hulu series had been uncertain following allegations surrounding an incident involving her former partner, Dakota Mortensen, and the subsequent decision by ABC to pull her season of The Bachelorette.
Taylor Frankie Paul is returning as Mormon Wives Season 6 films
Production on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 6 is underway, with most of the cast members having been seen filming in Utah. The cast has also reportedly travelled internationally for production, including a trip to Milan.
Paul was not among the cast members seen during those early filming activities. However, according to The Hollywood Reporter, she is now expected to participate in Season 6.
There is still no official word on how much screen time Paul will receive or whether she will be part of the main cast throughout the season.
Paul is also an executive producer on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, alongside the show’s full cast.
What happened to Taylor Frankie Paul’s Season 5 involvement?
Paul’s return comes after a complicated period for the Hulu series.
Production on Season 5 was halted following an alleged domestic incident involving Paul and Mortensen. The season was ultimately reduced to five episodes, with those episodes having been filmed after Paul completed production on The Bachelorette and before an investigation into the allegations was launched by the show’s production team.
Filming later resumed so members of the cast could record confessional interviews.
Paul, however, did not return for those interviews. Her involvement in Season 5 was limited to participating in the opening title sequence.
At the time, The Hollywood Reporter reported that the decision regarding a future return was ultimately up to Paul, while the team behind the series remained interested in having her back if she was comfortable returning.
That uncertainty has now been resolved, at least in part, with Paul expected to film for Season 6.
ABC has not announced what will happen to The Bachelorette season
Paul’s return to Mormon Wives comes against the backdrop of another unresolved television question: the fate of her season of The Bachelorette.
ABC pulled Paul’s season from its schedule in March, only days before it was due to premiere.
The decision followed the release of a video showing Paul throwing barstools at Mortensen during an alleged 2023 domestic incident. The incident had previously resulted in Paul’s arrest.
NBC News subsequently reported that Paul was also under investigation in connection with another alleged domestic incident involving Mortensen, reportedly dating to 2024.
The allegations involving Paul and Mortensen have been disputed in the broader context of their relationship, and the reported incidents should not be treated as findings of guilt.
ABC has not announced whether Paul’s completed season of The Bachelorette will eventually be broadcast, re-edited or otherwise released.
Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen have both made allegations
The situation has involved allegations from both sides.
On April 7, Paul filed for a temporary restraining order against Mortensen, which was granted. In the filing obtained by The Hollywood Reporter, Paul described several incidents in which she alleged that Mortensen had been abusive.
Among the claims in the filing, Paul alleged that during a February 23 incident, Mortensen became physically violent and slammed her head against the dashboard of his truck.
These claims come from Paul’s court filing and should be understood as allegations rather than independently established facts.
The legal developments added another layer to the uncertainty surrounding Paul’s reality television career, particularly after ABC removed her Bachelorette season from its planned schedule.
Mormon Wives Season 5 reveals a major Bachelorette spoiler
Despite the uncertainty surrounding her Bachelorette season, Paul has already revealed one significant detail from the experience.
A first-look clip for the upcoming fifth season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives shows Paul revealing that she became engaged while filming The Bachelorette.
However, she also indicates that the relationship changed after she returned home.
The revelation is particularly notable because the Bachelor franchise traditionally protects major relationship and season-ending spoilers very closely. Paul’s disclosure has therefore prompted speculation among fans about whether ABC has any intention of releasing the completed season.
At present, however, the network has not publicly confirmed what will happen to the footage.
Will Taylor Frankie Paul be a full-time cast member in Season 6?
That remains one of the biggest unanswered questions.
Although Paul is expected to film for Season 6, neither her exact role nor the amount of her participation has been publicly established.
Her return could give Hulu’s reality franchise another opportunity to explore the fallout from the events surrounding the previous season, while also allowing Paul to address what happened after her experience on The Bachelorette.
The show’s producers have not indicated how Paul’s storyline will be incorporated into the new season.
For now, the confirmed development is that Paul will be involved in Season 6, while viewers will have to wait for further details about her status within the cast.
When is The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 5 coming to Hulu?
Before Season 6 arrives, viewers will first get the chance to watch the fifth season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.
Season 5 is scheduled to premiere on Hulu on September 10.
The season is expected to provide additional context about Paul’s time on The Bachelorette, including her engagement revelation and what happened after she returned home.
Her eventual Season 6 return now adds another layer to the show’s ongoing story, particularly given the uncertainty surrounding her ABC project.
