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Season five of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives just premiered on September 10 on Hulu.
While it’s unsurprisingly generating a lot of buzz, tonight the SLOMW fanbase was shocked by an announcement they didn’t see coming.
Specifically, star Mikayla Matthews announced she’s leaving the show.
“I made my decision over a week ago, after hearing some news, that I will not be continuing the show at this moment ❤️,” Mikayla, 26, wrote on Instagram.
“I’ve said from the beginning of this that I’m not comfortable being a part of something that continues to platform behavior I don’t agree [with], especially given my own experience growing up in a home with multiple forms of abuse,” she continued. “There’s no amount of money worth going against my morals or changing the stance I’ve had since I first saw and heard the things that made me feel this strongly.”
Mikayla added, “And for me personally, continuing to directly profit from this behavior feels wrong and unethical. It feels like a disservice to the children, everyone’s healing and the millions of people watching.”
While she didn’t specifically name costar Taylor Frankie Paul, it definitely seemed like she was alluding to her still remaining on the show as being the reason she left.
As fans know, video footage of Taylor physically attacking Dakota in a 2023 altercation surfaced this year.
“This show has been a huge part of my life and has helped me provide for my family,” Mikayla concluded. “I’m so grateful for the experience, and will continue sharing my story, my health and advocating for myself and others ❤️ this shouldn’t be “relatable” or entertainment in anyway. Supporting an ADULT doesn’t mean constantly making excuses for toxic behavior while giving unconditional sympathy and grace with zero accountability or change. I was in that enabling cycle for years, and I’m not going to be a part of that again!🫶🏼 love you all.”
Taylor, 32, has yet to comment on Mikayla’s departure announcement.
