Taylor Frankie Paul is returning for Mormon Wives season 5
Taylor Frankie Paul is returning for The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 5, but only to film the opening credits—not the full season. Page Six confirms she will shoot the intro over two days and will not appear throughout the rest of the season, shortly after checking into rehab amid custody battles with exes Dakota Mortensen and Tate Paul.
Key Takeaways
- Taylor Frankie Paul is returning in a limited capacity for Season 5 opening credits only.
- She checked into rehab earlier this month amid ongoing custody disputes with two ex-partners.
- She is not expected to film with the rest of the cast beyond the title sequence.
- Cast and production crews have been supportive of her focusing on family before a potential full return.
- Recent court hearings expanded her visitation with son Ever while Mortensen faced a judge's warning.
Why Is Taylor Frankie Paul Only Filming the Opening Credits?
The twist in Taylor Frankie Paul returning to Mormon Wives is how little screen time she will actually get. Page Six reports the influencer is set to film the Season 5 intro over the next two days, but she will not appear throughout the rest of the season.
She is not expected to film with the rest of the cast. While it was reported in April that Paul would likely get in front of the cameras at some point, according to a source, this update confirms her participation stays narrowly scoped to the title sequence.
What Happened With Rehab and Her Custody Battles?
Paul's Season 5 involvement was uncertain after she checked herself into a rehab facility earlier this month. The move came amid heated custody battles with ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen and former husband Tate Paul.
Taylor shares daughter Indy, 8, and son Ocean, 6, with Tate, and son Ever, 2, with Mortensen. Tate filed documents last month seeking a temporary restraining order against Taylor and sole custody of their two children. A source close to the Bachelorette star called the filing a direct result of Mortensen telling Tate lies about her, per Page Six. Shortly after, Tate's request was denied.
The reality star has also been locked in a tense custody fight with Mortensen since video leaked of a 2023 domestic dispute between the estranged pair, who began their on-again, off-again relationship in 2022.
Could She Return to the Show Full-Time Later?
Paul is expected to spend her time away focusing on her family. An insider previously told TMZ that the entire cast and production crews are supportive of her eventual return, Page Six noted in April reporting.
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In March, Mortensen was given temporary sole custody of Ever, with Taylor receiving supervised visitation with the toddler over concerns about her volatile behavior. Taylor was the focus of three separate domestic violence investigations, all of which resulted in prosecutors declining to press charges. Both stars filed for protective orders against each other, which were mutually granted in April.
At their most recent custody hearing, Mortensen was scolded by a judge after he was seen riding with 2-year-old Ever on his motorcycle. Commissioner Russell Minas told him they are not going to do motorcycles anymore. Taylor also had her visitation privileges expanded during that hearing, according to Page Six.
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.