Taylor Frankie Paul Reevaluates Her Online Presence

Taylor Frankie Paul is stepping further away from the spotlight after announcing her exit from “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.”

The reality star has now wiped her Instagram feed and handed her social media accounts to her assistant. The move comes days after Taylor announced that she no longer wanted to continue with the Hulu series.

Taylor Frankie Paul has been part of “SLOMW” since its first season in 2024. Her time on the series has increasingly been surrounded by cast conflict and controversy, including tensions following her reported legal issues involving ex Dakota Mortensen.

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Followers noticed the change on Wednesday, September 23, when Taylor’s Instagram feed suddenly had no posts. Her bio also revealed that someone else would temporarily be handling the account. It read, “Assistant here @madshellander running her account for a bit.”

Taylor’s assistant, Maddy, later explained the change through an Instagram Story. “Hi guys, I’m Maddy—Taylor’s assistant. I will be helping her with socials for a bit,” she wrote. She added that followers could continue sending inquiries through Taylor’s direct messages.

Maddy also defended her role after criticism over a glimpse into her workday. She explained, “I’m here to help Taylor however it may be that day.”

She added that there was “much more that goes on outside of social media” before asking people not to judge their daily activities. The social media move follows Taylor’s announcement that she was leaving the reality show. 

The 32-Year-Old’s Exit From ‘SLOMW’ Came With Fan Support

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Taylor announced her departure from “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” on September 21. She thanked the networks that supported her but said, “I don’t desire to move forward like this.” She also explained that she had previously been willing to leave so the other women could continue with less stress.

Her announcement arrived during a difficult period for the cast. Mikayla Matthews had already said she would not return if Taylor remained involved with the show. Mayci Neeley and Layla Taylor had also expressed uncertainty about returning for another season.

Fans responded to Taylor’s announcement with messages of support. One commenter wrote, “Fully support you, Taylor. I agree with everything here.” Another praised her for “finally addressing the bullying,” while others criticized how some cast members had treated her.

Taylor also accused some of her co-stars of collectively piling on after knowing what she had experienced, as per The Blast. She claimed there had been “ongoing abuse through the system the last 8 months.” She later described the situation as “bullying for months now” and said she was “relieved to be out.”

Taylor Frankie Paul’s ‘SLOMW’ Exit Not Enough To Lure Mikayla Matthews Back

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Mikayla has made it clear that Taylor’s departure has not changed her decision. She directly addressed questions about whether she might reconsider after Taylor announced her own exit. “To answer your question, no, I will not be coming back,” Mikayla wrote.

Mikayla said she was the only cast member who chose to leave for “MANY reasons.” She also said she had repeatedly taken her concerns to the “right people” and believed there were “so many things wrong with this situation.”

Her comments made clear that her decision was based on more than one issue. Mikayla also called for broader changes surrounding the situation.

“I think we can collectively agree that a lot of changes need to be made,” she said in an Instagram Story. She acknowledged that she could not predict what might happen in the future. Mikayla had previously tied her decision directly to Taylor’s return.

The Blast noted that she said she agreed to film because Taylor was not involved, but changed her mind after production allowed Taylor back. Mikayla said she told production, “Great, then I will not be participating, god bless and goodbye.”

The Reality Star Gets Pulled Into Another MomTok Clash

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Taylor’s show exit has also unfolded alongside another public disagreement involving Miranda Hope. The Blast reported that the latest exchange began after Emma Ellis posted a video featuring Chase McWhorter, Hope’s ex-husband. Taylor responded with an “I’m kind of jealous” sticker after McWhorter appeared to lean toward kissing Ellis.

Hope responded with a sticker calling Taylor a “B-tch” and accusing her of being on “some weird sh-t.” Other commenters also criticized Taylor’s response, with one calling it “Another day, another double standard from TFP.” Another person questioned whether Taylor was “on drugs again, sweetie.” The exchange drew mixed reactions from viewers. 

One commenter suggested Taylor meant she was jealous that McWhorter could kiss Ellis. Others were less sympathetic and questioned why she would comment publicly. The tension also revived questions about Taylor and Hope’s complicated history. Their friendship has previously been described as existing in a “gray area.” 

Taylor Frankie Paul’s ‘SLOMW’ Cast Tensions Run Deeper

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The latest clash is not the only disagreement Taylor has faced with members of her “SLOMW” circle. Earlier tensions with Mikayla included accusations that Taylor reminded the group she was responsible for certain opportunities.

Mikayla later described that behavior as “weaponizing and manipulating your following” to maintain a “power position.” The disagreements became more serious when production on Season 5 was halted amid Taylor’s legal troubles involving ex Dakota. 

A majority of the cast reportedly refused to film with Taylor during the height of the situation, creating a major roadblock for production. Mikayla had also previously said she wanted to keep her distance from Taylor and Dakota while the legal drama was unfolding.

Taylor was expected to appear in the first half of Season 5, but some of her scenes were reportedly filmed separately from the other cast members.

She reportedly entered a rehab facility while dealing with the fallout surrounding her split, court restrictions, and television career. Taylor has since spoken about trying to move beyond the distrust and resentment surrounding her recent experiences. She said she feels “at war” and is “afraid of who I can trust.” 

What will Taylor Frankie Paul do next?