Taylor Frankie Paul Speaks to Domestic Assault Allegations Coming to Light Amid 'Bachelorette' Release, Addresses 'Secret Lives' Pause

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives‘ Taylor Frankie Paul is speaking out again amid news that she’s being investigated for domestic assault after an alleged altercation with ex Dakota Mortensen.

If you are not aware, the exes dated on and off from 2022 until 2024 and have a 1-year-old son together named Ever.

The Draper City Police Department in Utah is in the midst of an open “domestic assault investigation.” They also said that allegations were made from both parties.

Now, Taylor is actually gearing up for The Bachelorette premiere. She’s the franchise’s new star, and the series debuts on Sunday (March 22).

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She said on GMA on Wednesday (March 18): “Honestly, it’s been a heavy time to see the headlines, especially during this time of The Bachelorette being released, and it’s supposed to be a really exciting time. I’m a person that will always speak my truth and that’s what I’m known for and so when the time is right, I will be. But right now just trying to be in the present moment and focus on this.”

“So for me, dating as a mom of three is extremely difficult, so I get to go out, get away from my toxic cycle here in Utah, go date and then also have my kids come out and visit me. That to me seemed like why not, right?” she continued.

About season five of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives being on pause, she responded, “I don’t call the shots with production … as far as I know it was [paused], but I don’t know for how long.”

“When your life is broadcasted out there in these headlines, it’s like the end of the world. That’s what it feels like, I’m not going to lie. But I will say, I’ve been here before and I got through it and shared my story … so I’m hoping that I can do that again,” she added.