Overview
- ABC pulled the pre-filmed Season 22 just days before its planned March 22 premiere after TMZ posted footage from a 2023 incident involving Paul and Dakota Mortensen, with a rerun of American Idol filling the slot.
- Disney has also paused production on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives as executives weigh next steps for their reality portfolio, according to trade reporting.
- The Draper City Police Department says its investigation remains open, noting allegations from both parties and officer contact with those involved on February 24 and 25.
- Court filings show Mortensen holds a temporary protective order and temporary custody of the couple’s young son, with a hearing scheduled for April 7 and restrictions on Paul’s parent time in place until then.
- Industry outlets estimate losses in the tens of millions from the shelved season, while several contestants are reportedly exploring legal options, and Paul has stayed publicly active on social media responding to critics.