The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives executive producer Jeff Jenkins dropped hints about Taylor Frankie Paul’s future on the Hulu reality show as season 5 nears the resumption of filming.
“I certainly hope [she will film with the other women],” Jenkins, 58, revealed at Deadline’s “Reality TV Summit” on Friday, May 1. “Again, first and foremost, is she healthy of body and mind, then we’ll talk about it.”
Jenkins pointed to a court hearing in Utah on Friday, May 1, where it was decreed that “Taylor and Dakota [Mortensen, her ex] are now legally required to stay 100 [feet] away from each other.” At Salt Lake City’s Third District Courthouse, Utah Commissioner Russell Minas issued orders of protection for both Taylor, 31, and Dakota, 33, to stay away from one another for three years to break the cycle of “a very toxic relationship.”
“It’s a legal matter so I can tell you definitely that they will not be shooting together,” Jenkins declared.
“I talked to Taylor for 90 minutes this week and she’s doing great,” Jenkins said. “She’s very grounded and composed. I’m happy for her.”
As for when cameras will start rolling again, Jenkins confirmed, “We don’t have a date yet. I’m very excited that we have the thumbs up from Hulu and Disney. I’m hoping it will be very soon.”
Production on season 5 was abruptly halted in March after Taylor and her ex Dakota were involved in domestic violence investigations. Following the release of shocking video footage, ABC cancelled plans to air Taylor’s season of The Bachelorette. Utah authorities ruled on April 14 that Taylor would not be charged for a domestic violence incident, paving the way for filming to resume.
“Cried when I got the call 🙏 THANK YOU to those that have stood with me,” Taylor wrote via Instagram. Dakota reacted with his own statement, saying, “My focus now is where it should have been all along-on my son and creating a stable, healthy environment for him.”
Amid confirmation that filming will resume, Us Weekly learned that Taylor has an open invitation to return, though the exact timeline is being worked out. Dakota “will not be involved” with Mormon Wives moving forward.