Dakota Mortensen Speaks Out Following Alleged Domestic Dispute With Taylor Frankie Paul

Dakota Mortensen has broken his silence following his alleged dispute with Taylor Frankie Paul, star of "SLOMW." The Dakota Mortensen Speaks Out Following Alleged Domestic Dispute With Taylor Frankie Paul first appeared on The Blast

Dakota Mortensen is speaking out following reports of an alleged domestic dispute with the mother of his children, Taylor Frankie Paul. Mortensen and Paul have been in the headlines all week after sources claimed Paul’s “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” co-stars have refused to film with her.

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Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, a representative for Mortensen said that the TV personality and the father of one has been trying to keep a low profile since the news of Paul’s alleged domestic outburst made headlines.

“His number one priority here is protecting [their 2-year-old son], Ever,” the rep said. “He knew there was a possibility it could come out, but he was not going to be the one to proactively do that because he has always wanted a decent relationship with Taylor. It’s been really hard to achieve that, but he wants to co-parent well.”

Mortensen’s rep went on to say that the 33-year-old hoped the situation would go away, adding that he’s never actually told his side. “He kind of just lets it all happen to him, and I think he realizes with the severity of everything now that he just can’t do that,” they shared.

Taylor Frankie Paul Allegedly Choked Mortensen After Learning Of A Previous Relationship

According to a previous report from The Blast, a source claimed that Paul allegedly choked Mortensen after getting into a heated argument over Mortensen’s alleged sexual encounters with a “SLOMW” cast member.

The source went on to claim that Paul ripped Mortensen’s necklace from his body, grabbed his neck, and displayed even more violent behavior in front of their son, Ever, prompting Mortensen to reportedly call Utah police officers for help.

The pair have been involved in a domestic dispute before, according to a CBS News report. In 2024, Paul was charged with two felony counts after authorities claimed she hit, choked, and threw metal chairs at Mortensen during an altercation.

Taylor Frankie Paul Implied She Was Done WIth Mortensen Before The ‘Bachelorette’ Premiere

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In another interview with Entertainment Weekly, Paul opened up about her relationship with Mortensen and implied she was officially cutting ties with him.

“I actually took action about a few weeks ago. I’m just doing third-party everything, pick-up, drop-offs, communication, so no contact right now for me,” she said. “I think that’s the best case, honestly, because clearly it’s just not to a point of us getting along, so I wanted to take the best action I could. I didn’t want to bring anything to the public eye, making it a bigger deal for the sake of my son, and just everything about to come out. But that wasn’t the plan for [Mortensen].”

Paul Speaks Out Following Reports, Hints She’s Saddened By The Reports

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Paul also addressed the current controversy in a statement, according to The Blast, saying her “heart” was broken due to the “timing” of the news.

For those unaware, Paul will star in the next season of “The Bachelorette,” which will air on Sunday on ABC.

Paul went on to say that “every premiere” she’s experienced has been ruined by scandal. “I’ve never enjoyed fully, so this is another one… It’s extremely hard, and it took everything to get me here today,” she said.

‘Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives’ Co-Stars Aren’t Filming With Paul Right Now

Season 4 of “Secret Lives” recently aired on Hulu, and per reports, the network has halted production on season 5 due to the alleged dispute.

“They are not filming,” a source close to the show shared. “Taylor [Frankie Paul] has some pretty serious stuff happening regarding her past, and they will see what happens. Until that resolves, they are off.”

A source recently told TMZ, however, that the women of “SLOMW” are hoping to move forward, but they believe Paul needs to seek help before returning to film with the others.

In addition to the cast, sponsors affiliated with “Secret Lives” and “The Bachelor” have also pulled out after learning of the reported altercation between Paul and Mortensen.

“Recent developments and allegations surrounding the lead cast member led us to reassess this collaboration as it no longer aligns with our brand values,” they stated.

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