Mormon Wives: Dakota Mortensen’s Sexting Scandal & Betrayal

Season 3 of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” reignites the complex drama surrounding Dakota Mortensen and Taylor Frankie Paul, with fresh allegations of infidelity. While technically occurring during one of their numerous breakups, the incident constituted a profound breach of trust, particularly due to the identity of the woman involved. Dakota, despite assuring Taylor of no more secrets, never fully owned up to the extent of his actions.

The betrayal came to light when Jordan Ngatikaura confided in his wife, Jessi, about a past confession from Dakota. Dakota had revealed growing close to another woman during a split from Taylor, engaging in extensive sexting and exchanging pictures. Jordan explained that Taylor's mother Liann's friend reached out to Dakota, and their interactions escalated sexually, though Dakota reportedly “shut it down” before any physical meeting. This alleged incident, revealed in Season 3, is believed to have taken place years earlier, specifically during Taylor's pregnancy with their son, Ever, adding another layer of emotional complexity to the betrayal.

The “mystery woman” was identified as a longtime family friend, deeply integrated into their lives, attending family Christmases and other significant events. Taylor recalled a poignant moment, stating, “There’s a picture of him holding my belly, and she’s right there next to us,” underscoring the depth of the deception. By the season’s end, Taylor, accompanied by her mother Liann, confronted the friend, who initially denied any involvement, claiming the intimate photos were merely “from a swimming suit… in Florida.” Dakota, however, refused to participate in any further filming that addressed the scandal.

This revelation, following a brief reconciliation at the Stagecoach Festival, proved to be the final straw for Taylor. Expressing profound disgust, she declared the situation “not mendable,” unequivocally ending their relationship. Taylor’s strong stance, stating she would “never, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever consider you ever again,” solidified her decision. Now, with Taylor announced as the next Bachelorette for Season 22, she is clearly moving on, seeking new relationships beyond the turbulent history with Dakota.

(Source: https://www.lifeandstylemag.com/posts/the-secret-lives-of-mormon-wives-season-3-who-did-dakota-sext/)