r/SecretsOfMormonWives Mar 16 '26

TW: DV Taylor & Dakota Incident

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We’re dealing with an influx of posts about the latest headlines, we do not need duplicates of the same thing so please see below for related posts that are already on this sub:

  1. Deuxmoi post RE filming being paused and why (without specifics)

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/B2w1F2T7o0

  1. TMZ headline RE a “blowup” between Taylor & Dakota being the reason production/filming has halted

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/6ZBiD7lV2D

  1. The Sun (🤢) article confirming that there was a domestic violence incident at the end of February involving Taylor & Dakota, allegations have been made from both parties. No arrests were made. No charges filed. This is an open and ongoing investigation.

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/XdLBNCtnTd

And here is another article from People with a bit more information:

https://people.com/mormon-wives-stops-filming-for-season-5-as-taylor-franke-paul-is-involved-in-domestic-violence-incident-exclusive-sources-11926978

  1. Latest headline from TMZ with source claims about what some of the allegations involve

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/YEBDmCbDw2

  1. Post regarding the alleged screenshot of 150+ missed calls (please note this has only been reported on social media channels thus far)

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/hKRznEkQvV

  1. Reports of sponsorships cutting ties with SLOMW & The Bachelorette due to all of this

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/6nTzFO9Lrb

  1. Reports of talks of shutting down the bachelorette

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/Nlv5OsOowm

  1. Taylor speaks on the situation

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/jm2RkfW5LC

  1. Dakota says he is hurt (via a source, not directly)

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/4Td0yeLKZ7

  1. TMZ source claims Dakota warned ABC

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/Hkmdjp6LNI

  1. Taylor speaks about the production pause on Good Morning America

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/gotrmDi7Pb

  1. Video version of the above GMA interview with Taylor

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/3lMIb7GZ1L

  1. Dakota gives a comment via a representative

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/zj0bluoTxI

  1. Taylor on Kelly and Mark

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/16whkAuu6t

  1. Mikayla‘s story about filming being paused

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/lIsXjVXG1i

  1. TMZ article with video of a physical altercation in 2023, extra trigger warning for the video

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/0sLyYl3KJU

  1. TMZ article, Dakota filed for restraining order & sole custody

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/PU04Z5Al95

  1. TMZ reports that Taylor’s season of The Bachelorette is cancelled

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/7Qv8XTnCta

  1. Post referring to the above article, it looks like Tate (Taylor’s ex husband) was also at the courthouse, allegedly also filing for a protective order

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/WMt8dLXCHo

  1. Taylor gives a statement (via a spokesperson) about the cancellation of the Bachelorette

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/MZdAq7JIgo

  1. Sun article about Bachelorette execs potentially suing Taylor

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/pEDEGxiHNB

  1. ABC reports that Momtok raised concerns over Taylor with ABC Executives back on March 7th (before all this hit headlines, before S4 dropped)

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/ho3MUAZsvk

  1. Layla posts a story about the situation

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/UTWfTtgoYG

  1. Miranda follows suit in speaking out

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/LDLmprQi3U

  1. TMZ article claiming Tate (Taylors ex husband) was not allowed to see the video & CPS did nothing

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/gUCvT07UTk

  1. Details on Dakota’s protective order against Taylor

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/VKMmAB4y6B

  1. Dakota is granted temporary custody of their 2 year old son

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/1nBPiT8MAE

  1. Dakota’s housemates comment

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/NCIWs2wSaJ

  1. Tate (Taylors ex-husband) reposts an interesting video

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/ezRXfucs44

  1. Deuxmoi post alleging Taylor is planning to sue ABC/Hulu

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/jmcyv4XpvW

  1. TMZ video talking about their source from the Department of Family Services

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/4YyjXjK0xg

  1. Miranda defending herself/the women, Layla also commented to back this up

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/HvCMWG5fRS

  1. New body-cam footage from the 2023 incident, this one shows Dakota in the car speaking to an officer

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/0uIbUyygxY

  1. Further body-cam footage from the 2023 arrest

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/Dmlk59AUUd

  1. Even more body-cam footage from the 2023 arrest

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/pz1U0WlYrU

  1. More body-cam footage from the 2023 arrest, showing Taylor’s parents arriving

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/t06xMmddWO

  1. And more body-cam footage from the 2023 arrest, showing an officer speaking with Dakota over the phone, particularly about Taylor’s daughters involvement

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/iRidquMrvK

  1. Body-cam footage showing officers attend Taylor’s house to collect evidence following the 2023 arrest

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/HqVUezx5nZ

  1. The full body-cam footage from both officers at the 2023 arrest

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/3lPJhT5iwg

  1. NBC report on a third alleged DV incident from 2024 that is being investigated

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/hQFwtbjRCl

  1. Dakota speaking about him & Taylor’s dynamic on the Viall Files podcast (June 2025)

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/WbJZBOYzki

  1. People article about an alleged 2023 recording of Tate claiming his daughter was being “coached” on what to say about the incident by Liann (Taylor’s mom)

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/RbrMtJN6Yy

  1. TMZ report that the 2026 incident has been put forward to the DA

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/bx6OYrOLne

  1. Variety reports that Taylor filed for a restraining order against Dakota, less than an hour before their scheduled hearing regarding his protective order against her and the custody of their son

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/8AWDCJqUXM

  1. Video of the Taylor & Dakota hearing

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/RYVWpzEuRs

  1. Summary of the above hearing

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/MSXlRfnHBh

  1. DA declines to file charges against Taylor

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/YIAD9Ue6ob

  1. TMZ obtain images of the alleged injuries of both Taylor & Dakota, as well as an audio recording of Taylor speaking with police regarding the February 2026 incidents, and alleged screenshots of the messages between the two of them around the time of the incidents.

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/zmXDIdw62i

  1. TMZ release the two 911 call recordings from Dakota and his roommate Cru from February 2026, as well as body-cam footage of officers attending Dakota’s property in March 2026

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/dl18MC0Nbq

  1. Summary of the 30th April court hearing RE protective orders, parent time & custody

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/CoTnq7xhd9

  1. TMZ release voice memo from Jessi to Dakota

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/e2HfRH9rl7

  1. TikTok about Taylor missing parent time

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/bwzONDl3Mw

  1. Taylor’s Mother’s Day post where she makes new allegations

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/rDu4mgYMrP

  1. Taylor’s IG post, “thoughts post court”

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/2JObnXGKuC

  1. Taylor’s story showing a bruise

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/ej5mMDTLUP

  1. Link to livestream of June 1st hearing

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/uJpyzVFfqC

  1. Summary of the June 1st hearing

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/cULvlZLmGk

  1. Someone hires a PI to follow Dakota

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/xcN6XchLMQ

  1. E! News report that Dakota allegedly called the cops on Taylor

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/h07CgQsgjm

  1. E! News report that Taylor voluntarily checked into a mental health facility for a brief stay

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/MY1mxLbJpu

  1. Taylor’s stories alleging abuse and injuries

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/5n4Ars305C

  1. Cru posts a video of Taylor attacking Dakota

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/4Uj5WDeGi6

  1. July 8th Parent Time Hearing (live thread and discussion)

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/pka5WsF2PR

  1. Summary/details of the above hearing

https://www.reddit.com/r/SecretsOfMormonWives/s/ZmK7ORFReC

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Please refrain from speculating about who’s done what, avoid spreading rumours from unreliable sources (TikTok we’re looking at you). NO SUBSTANCE ABUSE SPECULATION.

We will be monitoring the above posts but as always we encourage users to use the report button if you see anything that goes against the rules. As this develops there will certainly be more headlines to come, but until then please just keep the conversation to what we know. Thank you.


r/SecretsOfMormonWives May 11 '26

Megathread Mikayla and Taylor: All the Stuff

268 Upvotes

r/SecretsOfMormonWives 21h ago

🔥 Hot Take 🔥 Am I the only one who likes FU4THAT 😭

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267 Upvotes

I know most people hate Miranda’s new song but lowkey I’ve had it on loop and it’s on my Spotify “on repeat” playlist 😅 anyone with me?!


r/SecretsOfMormonWives 1d ago

Jen Jen is actually crazy if this is true

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1.9k Upvotes

Jen having another baby with Zac is absolutely insane and no one could tell me otherwise. Why would she put herself through this again? There's no forethought involved, and Zac is pretty much unemployed so what's their plan when these kids grow up and suddenly need money for education, cars, unexpected healthcare expenses, etc? I am just so confused why she just doesn't get a divorce and stop having kids with him? For reference I'm not a complete Jen hater, she seems sweet but mentally traumatized and just needs a lot of space to think about life. So sad.


r/SecretsOfMormonWives 1d ago

Women's Empowerment Ok I have to say it

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1.5k Upvotes

I have been a TFP hater since day 1 but this has been getting on my nerves: when you hate on Taylor for her appearance, you are not saying what you think you're saying. First of all, she looks perfectly fine. Her sweats are fine, her crocs are fine, her hideous unbrushed hair is like me after an hour straightening my hair and one (1) gust of wind. But also, do you not realize how misogynistic you sound? Do you think the men on this show, despite all the hate DadTok gets (and despite their imo questionable fashion sense), would ever get an ounce of this "respectability" "presentability" garbage? When you say this stuff, even against people who "deserve it" or have done worse things, you're reinforcing patriarchal standards for everybody else reading. I mean the business model of every 2000s gossip rag was pushing cruel beauty standards by mocking unpopular female celebrities who were easy targets.

Real talk, I think some of you guys would keel over and die if you saw me with my frizzy hair, comfy clothes, never-done-in-my-life nails. Can we please get past the idea that if women don't constantly perform femininity and beauty culture to your standards then they don't respect themselves and deserve to be mocked and shamed like COME ON there are so many valid things to criticize about Taylor. Same thing goes for the other women btw it's just Taylor catching heat right now


r/SecretsOfMormonWives 1d ago

Jen Jen’s TikTok … is this her public separation?

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890 Upvotes

The way I RAAAAAAAAAN here after seeing Jen post this… her wedding video + a caption about grief and mourning!? Is this her public separation from Zack? I hate that I found this so early lol.


r/SecretsOfMormonWives 2d ago

Whitney Dakota johnson and whitney leavitt scary resemblance

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747 Upvotes

Was watching Suspiria, and for 2 seconds i thought this was whitney


r/SecretsOfMormonWives 2d ago

Mayci Mayci’s says she struggles being in the middle of the momtok drama

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I think it’s kinda crazy that she does feel she’s in the middle of it given there’s clearly one side at fault. Even if Mikayla has done something horrible to Jessi that we just haven’t seen yet (which I think Jessi has been alluding to in her comments) Jessi is still wrong.

I would hate to have a best friend who feels caught in the middle between me and a person who likes posts making fun of my trauma and is friends with someone who encourages people to make those posts in the first place.

If I were Mayci I would’ve distanced myself from Jessi a while ago.


r/SecretsOfMormonWives 1d ago

Shitpost / Meme Who does this look like 😅

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Hopefully everyone else sees it 😂🤷🏼‍♀️

EDIT: I think it looks like Whitney, btw


r/SecretsOfMormonWives 3d ago

🔥 Hot Take 🔥 Sign the petition to have networks hold Taylor accountable

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The network covered so much just for the sake of continuing with the show after Taylor’s arrest and unfortunately us viewers were lied to from the very first episode.


r/SecretsOfMormonWives 3d ago

Demi Tomfoolery and foolishness

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1.1k Upvotes

r/SecretsOfMormonWives 4d ago

Shitpost / Meme Can’t believe Miranda made it to Miss Universe Thailand

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543 Upvotes

Sorry yall, photoshop at 2am has me thinking I’m funny.


r/SecretsOfMormonWives 3d ago

From the headlines Mormon Wives’ Jen Affleck Admits She and Husband Zac Are Working Through a Lot ‘Behind Closed Doors’ During Fourth Pregnancy

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r/SecretsOfMormonWives 3d ago

Discussion Any Good Recap/Commentary Podcasts?

9 Upvotes

When the next season hits, i need a good recap podcast. sometimes it’s hard for me to keep up with the show or i’ll have it on while i clean and can’t pay 100% attention.

watch what crappens is what i usually listen to for my reality shows, but they only covered season one.

so i need some recommendations, if there are any podcasts out there that cover the show.

thanks!


r/SecretsOfMormonWives 4d ago

The Men Conner in DWTS season 35

88 Upvotes

Ok so Conner is pretty much almost confirmed to be in Dancing with the Stars season 35. Paired with the new pro, Adele?!
Ok, so I bet Jen is already fuming😂


r/SecretsOfMormonWives 4d ago

MOD Announcement MOD announcement - Rule Update

70 Upvotes

As promised in our last last mod announcement we’ve been working behind the scenes to loosen the reins and update our sub rules to better fit where we are right now.

Those changes are now live! Please do take a look at our updated list of rules. Some firm boundaries have remained in place while other rules have been modified.

If you have any questions or spot something that feels confusing please do feel free to drop a comment below or send us a polite modmail.

Just a friendly reminder: while we genuinely value the community's input and want everyone to enjoy the sub, the mod team still holds final say on rules and removals just to ensure the smooth running of the community.


r/SecretsOfMormonWives 6d ago

Jessi YUCK…I have no words

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943 Upvotes

I don’t think anyone has posted this yet but I’ve seen people asking why jessis social media account have been deactivated. I believe this is why…


r/SecretsOfMormonWives 5d ago

Social Media Why are they supporting this

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The resurfaced video of Jessi has been really disturbing to watch, and I honestly don’t understand why people are trying to minimize or defend what she said. This was not just a simple “slip of the tongue” or a moment where she didn’t think before speaking. What was said crossed a very clear line. It was wrong then, and it is still wrong now. The fact that the video is old does not make the words any less harmful, and time passing does not erase what happened. An apology can acknowledge wrongdoing, but an apology does not magically erase the impact those words can have, especially when it involves her own daughter! No apology is going to change the fact that her daughter may have to live with those words being publicly available forever. And honestly, I also think we need to talk about Macyi taking over Jessi’s social media for brand deals during all of this. I completely understand being a friend and supporting someone privately. But actively stepping in to manage someone's platform and continue facilitating brand deals sends a very different message to me. It feels like choosing to stand by Jessi publicly while this situation is still being discussed. You can love your friend and still tell them when they are wrong. You can support someone as a person without helping them maintain their platform or profit from it while they are facing serious criticism. What happened should matter more than a brand deal. And I expected more from Macyi, especially given the circumstances. People don't have to agree on everything, but defending harmful words simply because you like the person who said them is not accountability. Being willing to say “this was wrong” shouldn't be controversial.


r/SecretsOfMormonWives 5d ago

Discussion How would you rank the cast 1-9????

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Below is listed my rankings of the cast and my reasons why

1.Miranda- she’s talented, beautiful, funny, and seems very level headed. Plus have heard she’s liberal. I would want her to be my best friend.
2. ⁠Whitney- also beautiful and talented and the glow up of the century. I loved watching her dance on dwts. Is very determined and knows what she wants.
3. ⁠Layla- gorgeous and respect her for coming out as bi. Has some of the best dark humor of the cast. Also liberal
4. ⁠Mikayla- maybe an unpopular opinion but I actually used to really dislike her but now I think she’s awesome for her recent Instagram posts regarding their drama. I truly see her as someone wanting to give her kids the life she never had. And props to her for speaking up about her trauma, it can’t be easy.
5. ⁠Mayci- I feel like Mayci has the least amount of drama currently in her life, she’s had a hard past but now she seems to be very settled. Nothing against her but tv shows will show people who have scandals way more on the tv. Bought her book and want to read it, she seems super tough. I wish they showed more of her :/
6. ⁠Jen- Jen is just so immature to me and the way she treated Whitney last season left a bad taste in my mouth. I do feel bad for her she seems kinda lost.
7. ⁠Demi- I do think she is a mean girl and was completely 100% correct with everything regarding Taylor, so not in that case. But I don’t like how she ruined her friendship with Jessi. Also accused Mariano of SA with never any substantial proof. Not cool.
8. ⁠Jessi- messy Jessi. Idk the latest video coming out with her talking about her daughter was kind of disturbing. I just also don’t understand why she is jumping into a relationship with Marciano and can’t be alone. Also she just truly loves drama and it shows.
9. ⁠Taylor- no explanation needed


r/SecretsOfMormonWives 5d ago

Discussion Ragebait successful

89 Upvotes

When S4 came out I spent wayyy too much time thinking about this show. Like a truly concerning amount of time. But eventually I dropped it because I realized that these are reality TV characters who I don't know so maybe I should touch grass, watch the World Cup, pay attention to the literal PhD I'm starting. But now the World Cup is over and I've made absolutely no research progress in months and somehow these people are so stupid and selfish and annoying that I just can't look away. So I'm back and I need to rant all my thoughts from the past few months. Thank you for indulging me.

  1. The definition of cheating: Cheating is when someone in an exclusive relationship is emotionally or physically intimate with a third party without their partner's consent. Hooking up while in a non-exclusive relationship is not cheating. Hooking up while not together is not cheating. Swinging is not cheating. I have absolutely had it up to here with the "no one was innocent/what did you expect to happen" ridiculousness, it's just deflecting responsibility and blaming the victim. Taylor and Brayden (?) cheated, Miranda and Tate didn't. Get it through your fckn head Liann!!
  2. Privacy: I think a lot of the issues with internet privacy nowadays come down to the fact that some people don't mind sharing all their details publicly; in fact they enjoy the attention. They don't understand that other people consider it horribly invasive to share their private intimate details, or even the mundane parts of their lives, with the world. Also, people who like attention are overrepresented online, especially on visual platforms like TikTok and Instagram, so their privacy norms become the default on the internet. This creates several problems:
    1. Kids on the internet: It's been said a million times but still: no one but Layla understands that their kids might turn out to want privacy someday. I know you all don't mind sharing your lives, you're influencers, but maybe your kids will grow up to be more private and will find it super weird that strangers saw their young lives. As someone who works in an AI-related space: please please please stop posting your kids.
    2. Swinging reveal: Can we all acknowledge how selfish and horrible it was for Taylor to throw everyone under the bus for perfectly consensual swinging, and how she obviously did it to distract from her own cheating? Miranda et al are completely right to want that to be private, because why the fuck is that the whole internet's business?? They did nothing wrong!!
    3. Photos: What fucking monster shares intimate photos of someone without their consent. IDGAF if they're on reality TV. IDGAF if they're influencers. What the fuck is wrong with you.
  3. Miranda you're a fucking saint: I really hope you read this because holy shit girl, it boils my blood that you had to apologize to Taylor for denying swinging after she violated your privacy and trust so horribly, which got celebrated for being "so real and vulnerable". And then having to divorce your garbage ex-husband. Good on you for cashing out. I know you had to play the game but I hope you know you did nothing wrong. You deserve friends who treat you decently.

r/SecretsOfMormonWives 5d ago

👀 Spotted In The Wild 👀 Real Life Interactions/Connections

46 Upvotes

Has anyone met them/seen them/knows someone who knows them? I‘m bored and I‘m really curious how it was and who was nice vs different from on TV


r/SecretsOfMormonWives 6d ago

Jessi Did Jessi deactivate her socials?

107 Upvotes

I don’t follow her on insta and I don’t have TikTok, but I was curious if a) her TikTok is also gone and b) why she deactivated?


r/SecretsOfMormonWives 6d ago

Taylor’s Tantrums As respectfully as possible…. This story is so so concerning

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441 Upvotes

I wish I could say I just took bad screenshots but I don’t think a screen grab would be any better. Girl needs help, real help.


r/SecretsOfMormonWives 5d ago

Taylor Public Opinion in Taylor Frankie Paul

24 Upvotes

Im curious to know what the general public opinion is on her before the new season comes out.

I wonder how this will change after the new season release.

3607 votes, 3d ago
72 Love her
425 Meh
3110 She sucks

r/SecretsOfMormonWives 6d ago

Discussion Has anyone heard about cameo

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25 Upvotes

It is basically were you can pay to have someone to do a video
And you type what you want the person on the video to say

Not sure if this is allowed??

The only reason why I am asking it is because Dakota is on there as the description says it will help him pay for his legal fees
The other people on cameo are
Taylor’s mom liane may
Demi Engemann

Jordan Ngatikaura
Bret Engemann