Influencers
Mikayla Matthews exits 'Mormon Wives' franchise, won't join Orange County spinoff
Mikayla Matthews, a cast member from 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,' has confirmed her exit from the franchise and declined to join the new Orange County spinoff. Matthews stated she has 'zero regrets' about her departure, marking another shift in the show's rotating cast. The news reflects ongoing changes in the Mormon influencer ecosystem and reality-TV landscape.
October 24, 2026 at 2:01 PM MT · via Us Weekly · 3 sources
Taylor Frankie Paul steps back from 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' after failed drug test
Taylor Frankie Paul, star of Hulu's 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,' announced she is stepping away from the show after allegedly failing a court-ordered drug test. Paul cited bullying from castmates as a factor in her decision. The reality TV star, whose storyline centered on her faith and marriage, has faced legal and personal challenges including prior allegations.
October 21, 2026 at 1:01 PM MT · via IMDb · 2 sources
Utah artist completes 183 portraits of fallen LDS missionaries
Over 11 years, Utah artist JR Johansen has painted 183 portraits of missionaries who died while serving. His work honors those lost in service and has drawn support from members of the community. The artist's backyard studio has become a space for remembrance and recognition of missionary sacrifice.
October 21, 2026 at 11:01 AM MT · via KSL
'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Orange County spinoff explores faith and conflict
A new Orange County-based cast joins the *Secret Lives of Mormon Wives* franchise, introducing fresh faces and what the network describes as "moral divides" among the ensemble. The first trailer signals conflict around faith boundaries and lifestyle choices. The expansion brings the reality format beyond its original Salt Lake City base, following the show's strong viewership and cultural footprint.
October 20, 2026 at 11:01 PM MT · via People.com · 7 sources
'Sister Wives' star Meri Brown reflects on faith and change in Utah home
Meri Brown of TLC's *Sister Wives* discussed her life in a 150-year-old family home in Parowan, Utah, in an interview with KSL, emphasizing the role of change in her personal and spiritual journey. The reality-television personality, whose polygamist family's dynamics have drawn national attention, reflected on evolving beliefs and her relationship to her Utah roots. Brown's comments come as the show continues to document the complexities of plural marriage and family relationships.
October 18, 2026 at 11:01 PM MT · via KSL
Kris Jenner 'obsessed' with beating Mormon Wives in reality TV ratings
Kris Jenner is reportedly fixated on The Kardashians outperforming The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives in streaming viewership, according to Yahoo Entertainment. Sources say the Kardashian matriarch sees the Hulu reality series as competition.
October 16, 2026 at 8:02 AM MT · via Yahoo · 4 sources
Doug Mason says Taylor Frankie Paul playing his voicemail on 'Mormon Wives' felt 'violating'
Doug Mason, ex-husband of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Taylor Frankie Paul, told Us Weekly that hearing his voicemail played on the Hulu show without his consent felt violating. The voicemail aired in an episode showing the couple's contentious post-divorce relationship.
October 15, 2026 at 9:02 AM MT · via Us Weekly · 2 sources
'Mormon Wives' star addresses domestic violence allegation on ABC
Taylor Frankie Paul, star of Hulu's *The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives*, appeared on ABC to discuss a domestic violence allegation involving her boyfriend, according to ABC7 Los Angeles. Paul was arrested in February 2023 on domestic violence charges after an incident at her home; she pleaded guilty to a reduced charge and completed probation.
October 10, 2026 at 6:02 PM MT · via ABC7 Los Angeles · 6 sources
Secret Lives star Layla Taylor makes red carpet debut with girlfriend
Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Layla Taylor made her red carpet debut with girlfriend Kelsie Chesser at a Hollywood event this week. The couple posed together publicly for the first time since Taylor came out earlier this year.
October 6, 2026 at 10:02 PM MT · via Us Weekly · 4 sources
Hulu sets November launch for 'Secret Lives' Orange County spinoff
Hulu announced a November premiere date for 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County,' expanding the reality franchise to a second location. IMDb reports the spinoff will follow a new cast of Mormon and ex-Mormon influencers in Southern California. The original 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' became one of Hulu's most-watched unscripted series.
October 6, 2026 at 1:03 PM MT · via IMDb · 4 sources
Secret Lives cast members exit ahead of season six premiere
Multiple cast members have departed The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives ahead of the show's sixth season, People reports. The exits come as the Hulu reality series continues to draw large audiences and national entertainment coverage.
October 6, 2026 at 5:02 AM MT · via People.com · 7 sources
MomTok star Jessi Ngatikaura addresses drama in weekly influencer recap video
Jessi Ngatikaura, a cast member of Hulu's "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," is featured in a weekly influencer news video by Spill Sesh that has drawn 126,840 views in 32 hours. The video covers ongoing drama within the MomTok cast, alongside coverage of other influencers including Tana Mongeau, Pete Davidson, and Charli D'Amelio.
October 5, 2026 at 8:02 PM MT · via YouTube / Spill Sesh