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Who Won American Idol Season 24? Meet Hannah Harper
The latest American Idol winner has been revealed.
During the Monday, May 11, season 24 finale, host Ryan Seacrest announced that Hannah Harper received the most votes from viewers. Jordan McCullough was revealed to be the runner-up, with Keyla Richardson coming in third place.
“After a nationwide vote and an incredible season, the winner of American Idol 2026 is Hannah Harper,” Seacrest announced in the finale’s climactic moment.
The Idol finale started off with the final three each singing a track in honor of guest mentor Alicia Keys. Harper performed Keys’ 2007 hit “No One,” while Richardson covered 2009’s “Un-Thinkable (I’m Ready)” and McCullough took on the 2003 song “If I Ain’t Got You.”
“Your voice sound beautiful and tender and like a lullaby,” judge Luke Bryan told Harper. “Your voice is like walking in the outdoors. It’s like walking through a beautiful garden. You’re true artist.”
The second round was a salute to each finalist’s hometown, with Harper opting for the original track “Married Into This Town.”
“Congratulations on songwriting, congratulations about being that authentic person,” judge Lionel Richie told her.
The hometown round continued with Richardson’s rendition of “I Love The Lord” and McCullough’s version of “Dear God.” At the conclusion of the second round, Seacrest revealed that Keyla finished in third place overall.
The stage was set for a dramatic showdown between the final two, as each got a chance to perform their potential winner’s single — Harper’s “String Cheese” and McCullough’s “Goodness of God.” When the votes were totaled, Harper was revealed as the 2026 Idol winner.
Harper, 25, is a stay-at-home mom of three from Willow Springs, Missouri. The singer has captivated American Idol fans since she auditioned with an original song titled “String Cheese,” which explores postpartum depression.
McCullough, 27, is a worship director at Zeal Church in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, which is less than an hour away from Nashville. He previously auditioned for The Voice in 2019 but did not receive any chair turns.
Richardson, 29, is a gospel singer born and raised in Pensacola, Florida. Her single “So Good” became her first No. 1 on Billboard‘s Gospel Airplay chart in 2021.
After making the Top 5 during the April 27 episode, Harper and Richardson exclusively told Us Weekly that they were grateful to be able to share their faith with America throughout the season.
“We both have grown up in church and had the opportunity to share our testimony, and it was nice to be able to have it on this platform,” Harper said. “It was an honor.”
Richardson added, “I grew up in the church. I know so many songs, so it was kind of hard to pick, but I wanted to pick something everyone could relate to. I wanted everyone to worship with me. That’s my heart right there. That’s where I find myself in worship a lot of times. When they said ‘songs of faith,’ that was right up my alley.”
The musician continued, “I’m glad that we can be open about our faith. I’m glad that everybody is OK with it, and we’re OK with it. … I love God, and that’s who I love.”
Harper, McCullough and Richardson were voted into the Top 3 during last week’s semi-finals.
Monday night’s three-hour season finale saw Keys serve as a guest judge alongside Carrie Underwood, Richie and Bryan. The evening was also filled with musical performances from Brad Paisley, Blues Traveler, Cameron Whitcomb, Clay Aiken, En Vogue, Gin Blossoms, Jason Mraz, Lee Ann Womack, Nelly, Shinedown, Tori Kelly and more.
Braden Rumfelt and Chris Tungseth, who were eliminated in the Top 5, also returned to perform.
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Victoria Beckham’s Favorite Workout Leggings Are Actually Affordable
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I crowned myself a wannabe Posh Spice as a kid, so it’s no surprise that Victoria Beckham’s style has always been an enduring inspiration for me. And while her figure and mine couldn’t be more different, there’s one thing we both seem to look great in: Oner Active’s ultra‑flattering workout leggings.
The 52‑year‑old beauty and fashion mogul recently shared a photo in the brand’s UnifiedMove Wrap Leggings — and they’re proof that figure‑flattering leggings can look incredible on women of every age and size. The celeb-loved brand is known for its flattering and functional pieces that contour, support and move with you at every stage and age — whether you’re lifting weights, walking the neighborhood or keeping it cozy-comfy for the day.
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Unlike other stretchy leggings that can emphasize areas that many of Us would rather keep subtle or hidden (looking at you, muffin top), these pants offer an easy, comfortable fit that looks good without insane effort. They’re comfortable, confidence-boosting leggings that work on real bodies, real-life demands and real women of every age.
Thoughtful design details like a wrap‑front waistband not only look sleek, but they’re also incredibly supportive and flattering. A hidden mesh layer in the waistband helps keep the lower belly in check, while still feeling good when you’re on the move. The fabric is incredibly breathable and silky, and stays cool even during the sweatiest outside workouts or hectic mom-duty days.
When it comes to the backside, the sculpting workout leggings have glute‑defining lines that create a defined, lifted look without veering into obnoxious territory — i.e., nothing overly youthful, flashy or revealing. Instead, the effect is subtle and functional — the kind of body-boosting detail that feels appropriate whether you’re in your 20s, 40s, 50s or beyond.
These Oner Active leggings come in regular and long lengths, plus sizes XS through XXL. And while Victoria’s go‑to cocoa shade is running low, there are twelve total colors to choose from, including classics like black and blue, as well as bolder hues, like green and purple.
While Oner Active doesn’t post reviews for these leggings, if social channels like Instagram are any indication, women of all ages and sizes are obsessed. From gym‑goers in their twenties to busy moms in midlife, everyone says they’re flattering, comfortable and ready for anything on the agenda.
A little Posh, a little sporty and perfect for every age — consider this your sign to embrace the Spice Girl in you, like Victoria Beckham, and snag a pair of these Oner Active wrap workout leggings while they’re still in stock.
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Hayden Panettiere Recalls Being ‘Told to Perform’ Sex Acts
Hayden Panettiere is pulling the curtain back on her past.
While promoting her new memoir, This Is Me: A Reckoning, she reflected on a deeply unsettling time in her life when she says she was “told to perform” sexual acts with an older man she met via a trusted friend.
“The fact that I was 18, even though I’d lived such a huge life and I thought I was oh so mature at 18 … scientifically, your frontal lobes don’t develop until we’re what, 25, 26?” Panettiere, 36, said during the Monday, May 11, episode of the “On Purpose with Jay Shetty” podcast after writing about the experience in her book. “So even though I felt like I could make healthy decisions, safe decisions, I wasn’t capable of being fully aware of what was going on around me.”
Panettiere spoke about the “shocking” incident that took place in a “very small room” on a boat with author and life coach Jay Shetty, noting it was even more troubling due to being quite “literally out to sea.” The actress was 18 at the time and starred on the hit show Heroes as Claire Bennet, an indestructible cheerleader with super healing powers.
The former child star — who now shares a daughter Kaya, 11, with ex-fiancé Wladimir Klitschko — said she never anticipated being shoved into the room by a person she deemed “as a protector and somebody who had my back.”
“She physically put me in the bed next to this undressed man who was very famous,” Panettiere said, revealing he acted “like this was just an average day for him.” Panettiere said she was instantly on alert and hyperaware of her surroundings, adding, “That lion in me, that fire in me … my hair stood on end and I became ferocious. I was like, ‘This is not happening.’”
She had nowhere to hide at the time, but “bolted” to another room.

“There was no jumping off and swimming away,” Panettiere added. “And there was nobody who was going to be empathetic to my situation. I realized that this was nothing new to them.”
Panettiere said it was a “disappointing” memory to look back on, “when somebody lets you down like that.” She pointed out that she had been disappointed by others before.
In hindsight, Panettiere said it made her appreciate those in her life who she can always count on in hard times — including her father, Skip Panettiere, who was consistently her “safe space” and who kept her “grounded.”
“When you really find somebody that you trust, you hold on to them for dear life and you feel so lucky,” the Nashville star shared. “So to be betrayed like that is just an awful feeling.”
Panettiere recently spoke about her childhood fame, surviving addiction, abuse and more in Us Weekly’s cover story, telling Us there is so much more to the actress than meets the eye.
“I think people will be surprised by what they learn,” she said.
After overcoming some of her life’s greatest challenges, Panettiere admitted to Shetty, 38, that she is taking a closer look at how she vets the individuals who enter her orbit. “I’ve not seen clearly immediately … They really were able to pull the wool over my eyes,” she said.
“I have, throughout the years, been fortunate enough to meet incredible people,” she also highlighted. “Incredibly loyal, and genuinely genuinely good.”
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Cuffed Jeans Are Spring’s ‘It-Girl’ Denim Trend — Shop Now
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If your denim rotation is starting to feel a little predictable, consider this your sign to switch things up. This spring, It-girls everywhere (including Katie Holmes) are reaching for cuffed jeans, a small detail that instantly makes any outfit look cooler. From influencers to respectable fashion publications, the most stylish women among us are calling vintage-inspired, cuffed denim one of the biggest trends of 2026.
From relaxed wide-leg silhouettes to more polished, tailored styles, cuffed hems do all the work for you. Think bestselling pairs like the stretchy Kunmi wide-leg style or elevated pinstripe jeans that blur the line between denim and trousers. Below, we rounded up 13 chic options — including a few standout pairs as low as $19.
13 Pairs of Cuffed Jeans to Shop Now
1. Our Favorite: Over 700 five-star ratings back up Kunmi’s wide-leg pair, with shoppers calling them stretchy, soft and stylish. The high waist hits at the right spot and the cuff adds a polished finish.
2. Frayed and Fabulous: The light blue wash and frayed raw hem give these wide-leg cuffed jeans a lived-in, just-vintage-enough feel. The high waist keeps the silhouette flattering under cropped tops.
3. Tummy-Control: Waistbands that dig or roll can sour any outfit, but the tummy-control panel on this high-rise pick holds everything in place. You get the wide-leg look without constantly tugging at the waist.
4. Deal Alert: Trying a trend feels less risky at $19. The dark wash and front pintuck on this high-rise, wide-leg option make it dressy enough for the office and easy to pair with whatever’s already in your closet.
5. Spring-to-Summer: Transitional weather is tricky for denim, but the cropped length on this light-wash boyfriend pair lets your ankles breathe once temperatures climb. You’ll wear them from now through October.
6. Night Out-Ready: Pair these trendy black jeans with a strappy heel and a silk blouse for cocktails, or a band tee and boots for a concert. The washed black wash translates either direction.
7. Retro-Chic: A three-button closure and vintage wash give baggy cuffed jeans genuine ’70s energy. The high waist and wide leg keep proportions modern enough to feel current.
8. Weekend Winner: Slip into Sidefeel’s front-seam wide-leg jeans for Sunday errands, brunch with friends or a low-key flight. The loose fit and breathable fabric hold up through it all.
9. Levi’s Classic: Levi’s brings its denim expertise to this cropped boyfriend pair, with a mid-rise waist and a fitted-but-relaxed cut. The cuff finishes it off without looking forced.
10. Splurge-Worthy: More than 2,300 shoppers gave KUT from the Kloth’s boyfriend jeans five stars. The 99% cotton fabric and relaxed, cropped fit justify the $89 price.
11. All-Day Comfort: Rigid denim by hour eight gets miserable, but the stretchy fabric on this cropped cuffed pair stays comfortable through travel days and back-to-back meetings.
12. Major Sale: Premium denim usually means premium prices, but Joe’s Jeans’ cuffed pair at 68% off brings the quality within reach. The vintage wash works with almost everything.
13. Pinstripe Perfection: A subtle pinstripe takes these baggy boyfriend jeans somewhere unexpected, blurring the line between denim and dress trousers. The high waist and wide leg keep the silhouette flattering.
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American Idol Season 24 Winner Hannah Harper Reacts to Victory
American Idol season 24 winner Hannah Harper is expressing her gratitude after singing her way to victory.
“What a wild, beautiful journey this has been. And somehow we’re just getting started,” Harper, 25, wrote via Instagram on Monday, May 11, alongside a photo of her posing with the envelope announcing the season 24 winner on the Idol set.
Harper continued, “Thank you to every single person who believed in me, prayed over me, voted, and helped carry this dream farther than I ever could’ve imagined. Y’all changed my life.”
“I’m beyond thankful for the doors the Lord has opened and for the opportunity to walk this path,” the singer added. “I’ll see y’all on the road soon… tour dates coming your way. 🤍”
Harper concluded her post with a Bible quote, which reads, “‘For I know the plans I have for you’ — this is the Lord’s declaration — ‘plans for your well-being, not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.’”
Host Ryan Seacrest announced Harper as the winner of the latest season of American Idol during Monday’s live finale on ABC. Jordan McCullough was named runner-up, while Keyla Richardson came in third place.
During Monday’s finale, Harper performed Alicia Keys’ “No One” in tribute to the Grammy winner, who served as a mentor for the finalists heading into the live show.
“Your voice sounds beautiful and tender and like a lullaby,” judge Luke Bryan said about her performance. “Your voice is like walking in the outdoors. It’s like walking through a beautiful garden. You’re a true artist.”
For her second performance of the night, Harper sang an original song, “Married Into This Town,” as a tribute to her hometown. The singer is a stay-at-home mom of three from Willow Springs, Missouri.
“Congratulations on songwriting, congratulations about being that authentic person,” judge Lionel Richie gushed about her original song.
Harper first wowed the judges — Bryan, Richie and Carrie Underwood — in her initial audition when she performed an original song called “String Cheese,” which she said was about her experiences with postpartum depression.
“I was sitting on my couch wallowing, and you have boys, you know. Everybody wants to touch you, and I didn’t want to be touched,” she explained the song’s inspiration, per People. “And my youngest son, I was just having a pity party, praying that the Lord would calm my spirit, and my son kept coming up to me. He said, ‘Mom, open this. Open my cheese.’ I’m like, ‘Leave me alone with the doggone cheese.’”

Hannah Harper, Keyla Richardson and Jordan McCullough Eric McCandless/Disney
Harper continued, “And I finally opened his cheese, and when I did, I realized God had put me in that place, and that where I was in my house was the biggest ministry that I could ever have in being a mom. So, I gathered myself, and I got up off the couch, and I quit throwing a pity party, and I realized that was exactly what I wanted.”
“And I kind of kicked the postpartum depression in the butt, and I said, ‘I ain’t doing it,’” Harper shared.
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Taylor Swift Spotted With Her Parents, Brother Austin in NYC
Taylor Swift brought her whole family together for a New York City dinner date.
The “Fate of Ophelia” singer, 36, was photographed with her parents, Scott, 74, and Andrea, 68, as well as her brother, Austin, 34, in the Big Apple on Monday, May 11, per photos published by TMZ.
According to the outlet, Taylor and her family were seen entering upscale steakhouse The Eighty Six in the West Village on Monday night, perhaps for a little post-Mother’s Day get-together.
Andrea was all smiles as she held hands with her famous daughter, who wore a chic black dress with spaghetti straps and sparkly silver sequins adorning the neckline. Taylor had her hair tied back and accentuated her look with her signature red lipstick.
The sighting comes just two weeks after the star was spotted heading out to dinner in New York City with her father and friend Ashley Avignone.
The Swift family rallied around Scott last summer after he underwent quintuple bypass surgery for a heart issue.
“He’s doing so great,” Taylor said during an October 2025 appearance on SiriusXM’s “Morning Mash Up.”
She continued, “By his own accord, he’s actually at 150 percent now. So he’s definitely got too much energy. He’s doing amazing. I’m so happy. To contextualize this, my dad had a quintuple bypass surgery over the summer.”
“The biggest part of our summer was, as a family, just taking care of him and getting him back to his old self,” Taylor said. “He had amazing medical care and help. The doctors and nurses that I’m going to be forever grateful for. It recontextualizes to you what matters, honestly. It really does. Thank you for mentioning that because it reminds me how lucky I am that he pulled through.”
Following her father’s health scare, Taylor donated $1 million to the American Heart Association over the 2025 holiday season.
“Taylor Swift’s remarkable generosity will create lasting change far beyond its financial value,” said Nancy Brown, chief executive officer of the American Heart Association, said in a December 2025 statement. “Her family’s experience with cardiovascular disease is all too common, affecting nearly half of American adults. Her commitment to supporting her father will make so many others aware of the need to take their own heart health seriously, strengthen prevention efforts, and improve controllable risk factors—ultimately helping more people live longer, healthier lives.”
“Taylor has long been associated with the symbol of heart hands. At the American Heart Association, we proudly use that same gesture to honor all who have been affected — our mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, spouses and so many others,” added Brown. “My hope is that together we can raise our collective heart hands and drive meaningful change against this disease, shaping a healthier future for generations to come.”
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Henry Cavill’s Highly-Anticipated ‘Voltron’ Movie Gets Devastating Release Update
2026 is shaping up to be a big year for Henry Cavill, who officially returns to the big screen this week with his latest action movie, In The Grey. The film co-stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Eiza González, and Rosamund Pike, and is directed by tenured action director Guy Ritchie. Ritchie and Cavill first worked together 11 years ago on The Man From U.N.C.L.E., and they reunited a few years ago for the WWII action thriller, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. Cavill is also working hard right now filming his long-awaited Highlander remake, which entered production earlier this year at the helm of director Chad Stahelski (director of all four John Wick movies). Cavill has also been recruited to star in another remake that just got the update fans have been fearing for a while now.
Cavill has been tapped to lead a live-action Voltron movie that’s been in the works at Amazon for a while now, along with Paradise and This Is Us star Sterling K. Brown. Voltron wrapped filming last summer, but it didn’t take long after the exciting announcement for apprehension to set in when rumors surfaced that the film was going to forego a theatrical release and premiere straight-to-streaming on Prime Video. These rumors were confirmed yesterday evening, when Prime Video officially announced that Voltron will be a straight-to-streaming release, and it will not play in any theaters. This is especially disappointing to fans who were hoping to see another big-budget space sci-fi epic in theaters, similar in visual scope to Project Hail Mary. The live-action Voltron movie was written and directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber.
What Else is Streaming on Prime Video Right Now?
Paving the way for Voltron to fly to the top of Prime Video streaming charts right now is Crime 101, the modern spin on Heat starring Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo. The film had something of an underwhelming run in theaters, but it has since found redemption on the second-biggest streaming service in the world. Globally, Prime Video has also found streaming hits in Ballerina and Greenland 2: Migration. The former is a John Wick spin-off film starring Ana de Armas, and the latter is a sci-fi bomb headlined by modern action star Gerard Butler.
Stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of the live-action Voltron movie, which is coming to Prime Video later this year.
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Why Cardi B Is Giving Stefon Diggs ‘Another Shot’ (Excl)
Cardi B and Stefon Diggs have rekindled their romance following their brief split.
“Cardi and Stefon are giving things another shot,” a source exclusively tells Us Weekly. “She is giving him a second chance but is not fully committing to him.”
The insider adds that Cardi, 33, is “slowly letting” Diggs, 32, “back in.”
“They’ve been in closer contact lately. Things are no longer contentious,” the source says. “She still has love for Stefon, which makes it difficult to walk away.”
Us has reached out to Cardi and Diggs’ respective spokespersons for comment.
The couple’s reconciliation comes shortly after they were spotted looking cozy at the “A Moment for Moms” celebration on Saturday, May 9, hosted by the football player’s Diggs Deep Foundation. Sports reporter Kelsey Nicole Nelson shared a photo of Diggs and Cardi greeting attendees at the event. In an additional snap, Diggs wrapped his arms around the rapper’s waist as they smiled for the camera.
Cardi and Diggs were first linked last year. They welcomed their first baby together, a son, in November 2025. (Cardi shares three children with ex-husband Offset while Diggs shares two kids from previous relationships.)
“My life has always been a combination of different chapters and different seasons. My last chapter was the beginning of a new season,” Cardi wrote via Instagram after her baby’s arrival. “Starting over is never easy but it’s been so worth it! I brought new music and a new album to the world, a new baby into my world, and one more reason to be the best version of me, one more reason to love me more than anything else or anyone else so I can continue giving my babies the love and life they deserve.”
Cardi and Diggs called it quits before ahead of Super Bowl LX, when the New England Patriots faced off against the Seattle Seahawks, who ended up winning the big game. (Diggs previously played for Patriots and was released in March.)
“They are always so up and down,” a source told Us of the pair’s split at the time. “This isn’t the first time they have broken up.”
Cardi still supported Stefon at the Super Bowl. She also danced in Bad Bunny’s halftime show alongside Karol G, Young Miko and Jessica Alba.
Rumors swirled that Cardi and Diggs were back together earlier this year when the athlete was spotted at Cardi’s concert in Washington D.C. last month. Diggs could be seen dancing to Cardi’s song “Thotiana Remix,” according to a video shared by his personal trainer Clyde Simmon.
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Rod Stewart Calls Trump ‘Rat Bag’ in Chat With King Charles
Legendary rocker Rod Stewart seemingly referred to President Donald Trump as a “little rat bag” during a candid conversation with King Charles III.
A viral clip shared by Rebecca English, the Daily Mail’s royal editor, captured an awkward moment as the king, 77, greeted a group of celebrities — including Stewart, 81, and his Faces bandmate Ronnie Wood — backstage at the the 50th anniversary celebration of The King’s Trust charity at London’s historic Royal Albert Hall on Monday, May 11.
Stewart seemingly surprised Charles with a joke about the monarch’s recent state visit to the U.S., telling him, “May I say well done in the Americas. You were superb. Absolutely superb. You put that little rat bag in his place!”
The king appeared to chuckle at Stewart’s remark and gesture towards him before moving on to speak with Wood, 78.
Us Weekly has reached out to representatives for the White House, Buckingham Palace and Stewart for comment.
Monday’s gala was held to celebrate alumni, ambassadors, patrons and volunteers from the King’s Trust, which the monarch founded in 1976 to champion vulnerable young people across the U.K.
The event was presented by iconic British TV hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly and featured stars such as George and Amal Clooney, Rita Ora and Lily Collins on the guest list, among others.
Prior to the 2016 election, Stewart described Trump, 79, as a personal friend and his Florida neighbor but later criticized both his first and second administrations. In June 2025, he told the Radio Times that Trump no longer resembled the man he once knew.

Rod Stewart; Donald Trump; King Charles III Getty Images (3); Ethan Miller; Chris Jackson / POOL / AFP; Roberto Schmidt
“I’m not a great fan of Trump. I knew him very, very well. I used to go to his house,” Stewart said at the time. “I live literally half a mile away… We’re both on the beach. I used to go to his Christmas parties. He’s always been a bit of a man’s man. I liked him for that. But he didn’t, as far as I’m concerned, treat women very well. But since he became President, he became another guy. Somebody I didn’t know.”
He went on, “I can’t [consider him a friend] any more. As long as he’s selling arms to the Israelis — and he still is. How’s that war ever gonna stop? And we [the British] should stop selling them as well.”
Meanwhile, Charles and Queen Camilla held an official visit in the U.S. from April 27 to April 30 and attended a state dinner at the White House. The king became only the second member of the British royal family to address Congress on April 28 when he spoke about climate change and the recent White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting.
The king avoided any direct mention of the crimes of late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein despite his brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s connection to the disgraced financier. Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on February 19 on suspicion of misconduct in public office for allegedly passing confidential information to Epstein during his time as a U.K. trade envoy. He has not entered a plea. (Epstein died by suicide at age 66 in August 2019 after being arrested on federal sex crimes charges.)
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Taylor Frankie Paul Slams ‘Keyboard Warriors’ Amid New Drama
Taylor Frankie Paul has fired back at “keyboard warriors” amid her latest falling out with The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives costar Mikayla Matthews.
“Today, I talked to a trauma specialist and my coach and it’s validating to hear from professionals rather than keyboard warriors trying to tell me what to do,” Taylor, 31, wrote via her Instagram Story on Monday, May 11. “Also to see videos of other specialists speak on my situation just from what they can see from afar.”
The Mormon Wives star shared a series of videos from content creators supporting her following her recent court battles with ex Dakota Mortensen. (Taylor temporarily lost custody of her and Dakota’s son Ever, 2, after an alleged domestic violence incident between the pair in February. Utah police ultimately declined to press charges.)
Taylor took time to thank those who have stood by her throughout upheavals in her personal and professional lives over the last few months. (In March, ABC cancelled plans to air Taylor’s season of The Bachelorette following news of her domestic violence case while production on Mormon Wives season 5 was temporarily paused.)
“Just another big thank you all for the astounding support,” she wrote via her Instagram Story later on Monday. “Especially authors, therapists, doctors, specialists, attorneys from all over the nation, alongside neighbors, production, family and friends.”
Taylor’s latest comments follow more drama between her and Mormon Wives costar Mikayla, 26. On May 6, Mikayla replied to a comment complaining that she wasn’t publicly supporting Taylor and Jessi Draper following their recent personal issues.
Mikayla initially replied that the comment was “interesting,” then insisted she was “fed up” when a fan asked why she was suddenly addressing the issue. Another person suggested she should focus on her marital issues with husband Jace Terry and her chronic illness.
“Gotta love a biased double standard 🙃 I’d genuinely love to see how you’d handle being in the same position we’re in,” Mikayla responded. “If you feel entitled to comment on our life, don’t be surprised when we respond. I’m not someone who switches up my opinions just to save face online.”
She expanded on her views in an Instagram Story by explaining that she’d “tried to stay as removed” as possible from Taylor’s recent legal issues with Dakota, 33.

Taylor Frankie Paul; Mikayla Matthews Disney/Fred Hayes/Natalie Cass
“I have felt absolutely sick to my stomach and horrible for what everyone involved must be feeling and going through,” Mikayla wrote. “However, it is not my job to enable poor or dangerous behavior from either party, especially when children are involved.”
Mikayla insisted that she’d tried to support Taylor during past crises, but now felt that “you cannot save someone who is unwilling to participate in their own rescue.”
Taylor took issue with Mikayla’s characterization of their falling out, describing her costar as “the epitome of someone that was waiting for my downfall and not only watched it, but clearly kicking me too.”
“I rarely, if ever, cried to her for help,” Taylor wrote. “I’m fed up, but I knew she was going through her own [health] stuff, and I didn’t want to make it worse. Clearly she can’t do the same. PS: she can find her way to the door if she doesn’t want to film with me. Next.”
Mikayla later denied that she was “praying for [Taylor’s] downfall.” Taylor seemingly took aim at Mikayla once again without directly naming her in a pointed Mother’s Day post on Sunday, May 10.
“It’s Mother’s Day so I’ll say whatever I want,” Taylor wrote via Instagram. “As if it’s not already the worst time. I have [sic] STILL have ‘friends’ kicking me while I’m already down and calling it ‘setting a boundary’ and then BLAMES ME for being upset and responding. That’s called shaming and attack while I had a moment to breathe and she knew that.”
Taylor once again referenced reports that Mikayla allegedly had concerns filming with her once Hulu resumes shooting Mormon Wives season 5.
“What other questions did you have in the concerns while filming with me… ’Does she get paid more than us?’ Save the ‘concern for children act,’” Taylor asked. “They all know I’m good to my children. I’ve missed more events, girls nights and opportunities to stay home with my kids more than some could ever say.”
She went on, “Happy mother to all the moms out there Of course I’m spiraling… people calling me out yet I can’t respond? Exactly what I will NOT be tolerating ever again. Thank you GOD for the people you sent to help me through this with my enemies so close.”
Taylor’s Mother’s Day posts did little to settle the feud, as Mikayla doubled down on her stance via Instagram that same day.
“Could probably write a book on everything I’ve had to say on this. Nothing I said denied that she’s experienced pain, trauma, or difficult things, there’s literally no question about that,” Matthews wrote. “Two things can be true. Someone can be hurting and still hurt people around them in the process.”
She added, “[My silence] was about no longer wanting to publicly participate in or normalize a cycle that was affecting everyone around it, especially where children and repeated violence were involved.”
If you or someone you know are experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support.
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