Reality TV drama followed Taylor and Frankie Paul right up to the moment she left to film The Bachelorette. A surprising claim from her former partner, Dakota Mortensen, has sparked a new conversation among fans as Season 4 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives shows the emotional lead-up to Taylor’s big opportunity.
According to the episode, Taylor Frankie Paul, a well-known MomTok creator, was preparing to leave for filming the popular dating show The Bachelorette. But just one night before she was scheduled to depart, her on-again, off-again partner, Dakota Mortensen, says the two spent the night together.
The couple’s relationship has been rocky for years. Taylor and Dakota have reportedly been in an on-and-off relationship since late 2022, and their story has been closely followed by viewers of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.
In the episode, Dakota explains in a confessional that visiting Taylor before she left felt emotional. He said it might be the last time they would see each other for a while, since she would be away filming the show for nearly two months.
The situation quickly created tension among Taylor’s family and friends. Members of MomTok, including Mayci, Mikayla, and Layla, worried that reconnecting with Dakota could affect Taylor’s chance to start a new chapter on The Bachelorette.
While Taylor was supposed to meet her friends and family at the airport for a farewell send-off, she did not show up at first. Her relatives had already arrived with her children when they heard rumors that Dakota had stayed at Taylor’s house the night before.
The news spread quickly among the group, leaving many of them concerned that Taylor might change her mind about joining the reality dating series. Some friends said they were disappointed because they believed the show could help Taylor move forward in her love life.
Later in the episode, Taylor explained she was feeling exhausted and unwell, which is why she stayed home that morning. Eventually, she still left for The Bachelorette filming, though the emotional situation remained complicated.
The drama did not stop there. During a later gathering shown in the season, Dakota also told friends that Taylor had mentioned she might be pregnant, though no confirmation was provided.
Fans can watch the full story unfold in Season 4 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, which is now streaming on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+. More details about the episode were originally shared in an interview report by PEOPLE, which discussed the emotional moments leading up to Taylor’s departure for filming.
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