Taylor Frankie Paul continues to speak out after her fight with her ex Dakota Mortensen.
“To be honest it has been a difficult time to see the headlines, especially at this time The Bachelorette release,” Taylor, 31, said on the Wednesday, March 18, episode Good Morning America. “It should be a really exciting time. I’m someone who will always speak my truth, that’s what I’m known for, so when the time is right, I will be. But right now I’m just trying to be in the moment and focus on this. My kids come first … it was pushing me to be honest.”
In accordance with GMADakota was reached for comment but did not respond.
When asked about season 5 of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives halting filming following the alleged altercation, Taylor said, “I don’t call the shots production … as far as I know they were. [paused]but I don’t know how long it will be.”
As for her future on the Hulu show, Taylor admitted that it’s “hard to see” beyond what’s going on in her life right now.
“When your life is covered by these headlines, it’s like the end of the world. That’s what it feels like, I’m not going to lie,” he continued. “But I will say, I’ve been here before and finished it and told my story … so I hope I can do that again.”
News broke on Monday, March 16, that Taylor and Dakota – who share son Ever, 23 months – were involved in an incident in February that led to the production halt. Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season 5. A spokesperson for the Draper City Police Department later confirmed Us Weekly that there was an open “domestic assault investigation” about the two, and allegations against “both” of them individually. (Taylor also shares daughter Ocean, 8, and son Indy, 5, with ex-husband Father Paul.)
Taylor broke her silence on the alleged dispute during a private conversation with her Us during a New York City press event on Tuesday, March 17, saying “there is more context” to the situation being revealed.
“It was tough. And it’s not fun to be in this position,” Taylor said, noting that “he’s standing. [her] “I believe that I am a good mother and I have always treated my children well. Therefore, the headlines that are coming out right now are very difficult to see because it is not the truth of that. I have always treated my children with respect and I have never touched them. So it was really difficult.”
Taylor noted the “awkward” timing of the incident, as he prepares to lead the 22nd season The Bachelorettewhich premieres next week. “It’s another first game I’ve been taken,” he added. “I’ve never enjoyed playing for the first time in any of my shows. So it was really painful.”
While Variety reported earlier this week that The Bachelorette’s the broadcast will not be affected by the ongoing investigation, SLOMW it continues to hold. Source only told Us that Taylor’s actors are currently “afraid” to do a movie with her because they see her as “a huge liability”.
Taylor Frankie Paul’s Secret Lives of Mormon Wives buyers are hesitant to continue filming amid his feud with Dakota Mortensen. “Mormon wives throw [is] with the true fear of doing a movie with Taylor right now,” a source tells us exclusively to the Weekly, noting that production is “shut down” for now and “the women have done it. […]
“Now, many of them feel that they have passed the point of dealing with this kind of behavior and they don’t want to be put in that situation again,” explained the insider.
About his love life The BacheloretteTaylor shared her cover story for March no Us that he had made the “decision” to enter the ABC dating show to continue his relationship with Dakota.
“We just weren’t improving,” he said Us. “We love each other sometimes, and then we fight. It’s really hard to explain to people, and unless you’ve been in that situation, it’s hard to understand. If I could just get out of it, trust me, I would. It’s harder said than done.
He continued, “So I decided to go for two months and try.” [the contestants] that’s why I’m here.”
Taylor and Dakota’s strong relationship goes way back beyond the recent incident. The TikTok star was arrested in February 2024 after a dispute broke out between the two. He was later charged with aggravated assault, two counts of domestic violence involving a child, aggravated battery to a child and criminal mischief after the incident. He pleaded guilty to aggravated assault. All other charges were dismissed.
