Taylor Frankie Paul's exit leaves 'Secret Lives' future uncertain
September 28, 2026 at 1:02 AM MT · via Us Weekly · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

Taylor Frankie Paul's decision to step away from 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' leaves the show's future in question, Us Weekly reports. Paul, whose 2022 revelation about 'soft swinging' among Utah Mormon influencers launched the series, told the outlet she is prioritizing her mental health and her pending domestic violence case over a potential second season.
Hulu has not announced whether the show will return. Paul's legal case remains unresolved; she pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from a February 2023 incident with her then-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen. The show became Hulu's most-watched unscripted premiere when it debuted in September 2024.
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