Taylor Frankie Paul steps back from 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' citing drug test and bullying
October 20, 2026 at 3:13 AM MT · via IMDb · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting
Taylor Frankie Paul announced she is stepping away from the second season of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" after allegedly failing a court-ordered drug test. Paul cited bullying from castmates as a factor in her decision and criticized what she called "disgusting" behavior within the cast. The move marks a significant shift in the reality show's dynamics as production continues on the Hulu series.
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