A pair ofSecret Lives of Mormon Wivespersonalities are about to beUnwell.
Dakota Mortensenand Demi Engemann are both set to be contestants on the inauguralUnwell Winter Games. Airing on YouTube, the four-part reality competition series is executive produced byCall Her Daddy's Alex Cooper for her Unwell Network.
Here's the official logline for theUnwell Winter Games: "The series brings together sixteen of the most polarizing figures in pop culture to compete in a series of mental and physical challenges over four days, filmed against the backdrop of a luxury chalet in Park City, Utah. The show promises fierce competition, unexpected alliances, and the kind of unfiltered drama that has defined Unwell across its programming slate."
The casting of Mortensen and Engemann is particularly "polarizing" given the drama surrounding Engemann'sMormon Wivescostar Taylor Frankie Paul, who was set to be the lead of the newBacheloretteseason, until video and details emerged aboutincidents involving her and her ex, Mortensen. Production has also since been paused on Engemann and Paul'sHulureality series.
Paul was previously arrested on suspicion of domestic violence in 2023 following an argument with Mortensen, eventually being charged with aggravated assault and domestic violence in the presence of a child and child abuse. Paul pled guilty to the aggravated assault and the other charges were dropped. But then TMZ recently posted video of the altercation in which Paul can be seen throwing a chair, promptingABC to pull the plug on herBacheloretteseason, only days before its premiere.
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An incident in February of this year between Mortensen and Paul resulted in an investigation that halted filming onMormon Wives, and Mortensen then also reportedanother alleged altercationfrom 2024. Mortensen wasgranted a temporary restraining orderagainst Paul, as well as temporary custody of their 2-year-old son, Ever.
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At the time of the video becoming public and theBacheloretteseason being shuttered, Paul's team said of the situation: "After years of silently suffering extensive mental and physical abuse as well as threats of retaliation, Taylor is finally gaining the strength to face her accuser and taking steps to ensure that she and her children are protected from any further harm. There are too many women who are suffering in silence as they survive aggressive, jealous ex-partners who refuse to let them move on with their lives. Taylor has remained silent out of fear of further abuse, retaliation and public shaming. She is currently exploring all of her options, seeking support, and preparing to own and share her story."
Mortensen subsequently said in a statement to EW: "As anyone who has seen the video will understand, this is a deeply upsetting situation. I am, unfortunately, used to these baseless claims about me and our relationship, which I categorically deny. I am focusing on our son and his safety, and hope that Taylor will do the same."
OtherUnwell Winter Games competitorsinclude Anna Delvey and marriedBachelor in Paradisealums Joe Amabile and Serena Pitt. The series premieres April 6, with episodes dropping the next three subsequent days.
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