Who Did Dakota Cheat On Taylor With? SLOMW Season 3 Bombshell

The drama in The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives just escalated to explosive levels in Season 3, leaving fans reeling over Dakota Mortensen’s latest betrayal. While Taylor Frankie Paul tried to move forward, a shocking revelation surfaced—allegations that Dakota had been unfaithful with someone devastatingly close to home. Let’s unpack the messy details of this cheating scandal, who was involved, and how it sealed the fate of their relationship.

The Bombshell Revelation: A Family Friend’s Betrayal

The cheating scandal first emerged during a car ride conversation between cast members Jessi and Jordan Ngatikaura. Jordan revealed that Dakota had confided in him about a past fling that occurred during one of his many breakups with Taylor. The twist? The other woman was no stranger—she was a longtime family friend and close confidante of Taylor’s mother, Liann.

According to Jordan, the woman reached out to Dakota during a separation under the guise of "checking in." However, the interaction quickly turned sexual. "She started hitting on him, and it turned kind of sexual," Jordan explained. Intimate photos were exchanged, though Dakota reportedly "shut it down" when plans to meet in person materialized.

What makes this betrayal even more painful? Taylor described the woman as "basically a family member" who attended all their gatherings, including Christmas celebrations. "She’s at our Christmases. She’s at everything," Taylor recalled, noting that the woman was present in family photos while Taylor was pregnant with their son, Ever. This incident allegedly took place years prior to Season 3, around 2023.

Taylor’s Confrontation and Dakota’s Silence

When the truth surfaced after a brief reconciliation at Stagecoach Festival, Taylor was devastated. She confronted the friend with her mother, Liann, in a Season 3 finale showdown. The woman initially denied any romantic involvement, claiming, "I’ve never had a thing for Dakota." When pressed about the intimate photos, she dismissed them as "from a swimming suit… in Florida."

"This is not mendable. You crossed lines with my family."

Taylor Frankie Paul on the betrayal

Taylor, however, wasn’t buying the excuses. "This sucks so bad, because it’s like, a fourth girl? A fourth one?" she tearfully admitted to Jessi, referencing Dakota’s history of infidelity. Dakota refused to film any further scenes discussing the incident, effectively putting a stop to the conversation on camera.

The Fallout: Permanent Split and Taylor’s New Chapter

The revelation was the final nail in the coffin for Dakota and Taylor. "I’ll never, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever consider you ever again," Taylor declared, calling the betrayal "grossed out" and "unmendable." The split came just weeks after a hopeful reunion at Stagecoach Festival, leaving fans stunned by the couple’s unraveling.

Today, Taylor is firmly moving forward. In September 2025, she was announced as the star of The Bachelorette Season 22, signaling a fresh start. Dakota has since posted cryptic messages about "God and family" and wished Taylor happiness on Instagram, but reconciliation seems impossible. As Taylor told Alex Cooper’s Call Her Daddy podcast, "It just did not work out. There were certain things that were forever closing for me."

What This Means for Secret Lives of Mormon Wives

Dakota’s alleged cheating with a family friend adds another layer to the show’s ongoing drama. With Taylor now in the spotlight as The Bachelorette, Season 3’s betrayal will likely resurface as fans compare her journey on the new show to her tumultuous past. Dakota’s refusal to address the drama on camera leaves questions unanswered, but Taylor’s clear stance suggests this chapter is closed—for good.

As for the mystery woman? Her identity remains blurred on the show, but Taylor’s raw reaction underscores the depth of the betrayal. When trust is shattered by someone within your inner circle, rebuilding it feels impossible—a lesson Dakota and Taylor now embody.