Dakota Mortensen finds himself embroiled in another cheating controversy in the latest season of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.” His tumultuous relationship with Taylor Frankie Paul has taken center stage throughout the show’s three seasons, and the latest revelations have further complicated their already strained dynamic.
In season 3, their attempts at rekindling their romance following a trip to California for the Stagecoach festival hit a major snag after Taylor discovers that Dakota was sexting a “family friend” of many years. While the friend’s identity remains obscured for privacy reasons, this revelation has set the stage for heightened drama in their relationship.
During a conversation on the way home from Stagecoach, Jessi Ngatikaura’s husband, Jordan, breaks the unsettling news to his wife, explaining how the messaging escalated during a period when Dakota and Taylor were broken up. This insight raises questions about whether the incident classifies as cheating, considering it occurred during a breakup. However, Taylor characterizes the friend as someone akin to family, deepening the sense of betrayal.
Taylor reflects on the implications of the affair, recalling times when Dakota was photographed with her during family gatherings, including moments when she was pregnant with their now one-year-old son, Ever. This painful connection solidifies Taylor’s decision to sever ties, as she asserts, “This is not mendable.” After a brief moment of hope for their future together, Taylor expresses her finality: “I will never, ever, ever consider you ever again.”
Compounding the situation is Dakota’s history of infidelity. In season 2, he admitted to cheating on Taylor with a woman named Jenna early in their relationship, further tarnishing his credibility and trustworthiness. As Taylor recounted, Dakota had previously misrepresented his interactions, claiming he was not the one instigating the affairs.
As season 3 unfolds, Taylor becomes increasingly frustrated, pointing out that Dakota’s questionable behavior has now led to allegations involving multiple women. “This sucks so bad, because it’s like, a fourth girl? A fourth one?” she remarks, encapsulating her despair over the relentless cycle of heartbreak.
Following her split from Dakota, Taylor has signed on to be the next Bachelorette, with a new season set to debut in January 2026. This new chapter might offer her a chance at reconnecting with herself and exploring new romantic possibilities, serving as a hopeful pivot in her journey amid the chaos of her past relationship. As the drama continues on “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” viewers are left questioning the future of Dakota and Taylor’s relationship, as well as the broader implications of trust and fidelity in their lives.