Production has picked back up on season 5 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives — but is every cast member returning?
Viewers were originally introduced to The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives cast after the show premiered on Hulu in 2024. Among the stars front and center were Jen Affleck and husband Zac Affleck, Demi Engemann and husband Bret Engemann, Whitney Leavitt and husband Conner Leavitt, Mikayla Matthews and husband Jace Terry, Mayci Neeley and husband Jacob Neeley, Jessi Draper and Jordan Ngatikaura, Taylor Frankie Paul and then-partner Dakota Mortensen and Layla Taylor.
Miranda McWhorter, meanwhile, joined the show in season 2 after her split from Chase McWhorter.
After airing four seasons — and hosting several crossovers with Vanderpump Villa — production was halted on the show in March 2026 after an alleged domestic violence incident between Taylor and Dakota one month prior. Dakota and Taylor subsequently filed temporary restraining orders against each other, with Dakota earning temporary custody of their son, Ever. Taylor was granted supervised visits until their next court hearing.
The Bachelorette also canceled Taylor’s season of the ABC reality dating series days before its premiere. Authorities have since confirmed that Taylor would not be charged with any crime for the February 2026 incident with Dakota.
Us Weekly confirmed that filming would resume but it is unclear if everyone — specifically Taylor — would reunite with her costars on screen. Keep scrolling to see who is — and isn’t — returning:
Jen Affleck
Jen and husband Zac Affleck will appear in season 5 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. The reality star has also teased an appearance on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County spinoff.
Demi Engemann
After having a limited role in season 4, Demi is likely not returning to the show. It hasn’t been confirmed, however, whether Demi and husband Bret Engemann officially exited The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.
Whitney Leavitt
Whitney has hinted that she isn’t sure about a return to The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Whitney and her husband, Conner Leavitt, have been living in New York City amid her stint on Broadway’s Chicago as Roxie Hart.
Mikayla Matthews
Mikayla teased that season 5 will address her separation from husband Jace Terry.
Mayci Neeley
Mayci filmed for season 5 while her sister McCall DaPron headlined The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County cast.
Jessi Draper
News broke while season 5 was in production that Jordan Ngatikaura filed for divorce from Jessi. Their divorce will likely play out on screen — with a possible return from Marciano Brunette who has been spending time with Jessi since her marriage came to an end.
Taylor Frankie Paul
“The producers and cast have welcomed Taylor to return to this year’s filming,” a source told Us Weekly about Taylor’s future on the show after production picked back up. “It is still unclear whether she will come back this year, but she is expected to be back in the future.”
The insider noted to Us that Taylor is “focused on her mental health,” adding, “She does want to return at some point.”
Dakota, meanwhile, “will not be involved” in the show moving forward.
Layla Taylor
Layla broke up with her boyfriend, Mason McWhorter, between seasons 4 and 5, which will be mentioned when the hit Hulu series returns.
Miranda McWhorter
Season 5 is expected to address Miranda weathering the revelation that her ex Chase kissed her friend Jessi.
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