Mortensen, 33, filed suit against producers Jeff Jenkins Productions and Ludwig Productions, according to TMZ. He claims the show used staged events and selectively deleted footage, including scenes in which Paul allegedly struck him with a pizza box. Mortensen says the portrayal damaged his reputation and cost him business deals and income.
Mortensen and Paul began dating in 2022 and had a son, Ever True Mortensen, on March 19, 2024. Paul was arrested in February 2023 after allegedly throwing metal chairs at Mortensen and striking him. She faced one count of felony aggravated assault, two counts of felony domestic violence, one count of misdemeanor child abuse and one count of criminal mischief. Paul pleaded guilty. In September 2024, she said she regretted what happened and described throwing things after drinking.
Production on season 5 was halted in February 2026 after another alleged domestic violence incident involving the pair. In April 2026, the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office said it would not file charges against Paul following investigations by separate Utah police departments.
The allegations also raised concerns among cast members about the show’s future, NBC News reported. Mikayla Matthews later left filming during season 6, according to The Blast, and in September 2026 Layla Taylor and Mayci Neeley said they were hesitant about returning. Season 6 has no announced premiere date. The Blast previously reported that cast member Jessi Draper said Mortensen was no longer filming the series.
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