今年初めにブロードウェイの『シカゴ』でデビューを果たしたホイットニー・リービットが、4シーズンにわたり出演してきたHuluのリアリティ番組『The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives』を正式に降板した。彼女は2026年5月3日の最後の公演中にこの決定を発表した。シーズン5の撮影は再開される予定である。
シーズン2終了後に一時降板したものの、#MomTokを舞台にしたリアリティシリーズの全4シーズンで中心的存在として活躍してきたリービットは、本シリーズでも以前報じた通り、『シカゴ』リバイバル公演でロキシー・ハート役を務め上げた終盤に降板を認めた。
今回の発表は、彼女の舞台女優としてのキャリア向上と時期を同じくしている。彼女は『ダンシング・ウィズ・ザ・スターズ』で好演を見せたほか、ホリデーシーズンのラブコメ映画『All for Love』への出演も控えている。シーズン5の制作は、キャストのテイラー・フランキー・ポールと元交際相手ダコタを巡るDV疑惑への対応により一時中断していたが、現在はリービットなしでの再開が予定されている。
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In the wake of production pausing on season 5 of Hulu's 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' amid Taylor Frankie Paul's abuse allegations—as first reported last week—cast member Jennifer Affleck voiced concerns on Instagram that the drama is eclipsing the show's uplifting messages about motherhood and empowerment. Affleck posted Sunday, while Paul remains active online despite her 'Bachelorette' season's recent cancellation.
Whitney Leavitt has weighed in on the drama surrounding Taylor Frankie Paul's recent domestic dispute, which prompted the cast of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives to halt filming on the next season. In a new interview, she emphasized safety first amid the fresh headlines and video footage. She's also sharing updates on her acting pursuits.
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The cast of Hulu's 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' expects filming to restart in weeks after a production pause for a domestic violence investigation. Multiple sources indicate the cast's concerns have been addressed, though network executives have yet to decide. The pause stemmed from allegations involving cast member Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex, Dakota Mortensen.
Cinnabon has severed ties with ABC's 'The Bachelorette' and Hulu's 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' following abuse allegations against cast member Taylor Frankie Paul. This comes after production paused on the Hulu series due to conflicts with her ex, Dakota Mortensen—including a viral report of nearly 150 calls from Paul in one night—while 'Bachelorette' contestants rally in her support.
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ABC has canceled Taylor Frankie Paul's upcoming season of The Bachelorette hours after TMZ published video from a 2023 domestic incident where she assaulted ex Dakota Mortensen and a child was struck. The decision follows ongoing abuse allegations and a child services investigation in Utah. Production on her Hulu series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives has also paused.
Iantha Richardson, known for her role as Faith Mitchell in Will Trent, took on directing duties for season 4, episode 9, an emotionally intense installment focusing on Detective Michael Ormewood's efforts to prevent an execution. The episode also features a lighter storyline involving Will Trent and Ava chasing a stolen jewel linked to rock legend Meat Loaf's ashes. In an interview, Richardson discussed the challenges of directing, her rapport with the cast, and Faith's evolving personal life.
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Emmy-winning actress Katherine LaNasa has been cast in a recurring role in the upcoming Hulu series Count My Lies, starring Shailene Woodley. LaNasa will play Tracy, the mother of Woodley's character Sloane. Deadline first reported the casting news.