The first season of Hulu’s “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” concludes with a dramatic cliffhanger involving a rumor that Taylor Frankie Paul’s boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen, cheated on her early in their relationship. Mayci Neeley is determined to get to the bottom of this rumor by calling Jenna, the woman allegedly involved with Mortensen. Neeley acknowledges that her phone call could have serious consequences and potentially ruin lives.
In exclusive interviews with The Post, the cast of the show, including Paul, reacted to Neeley’s phone call to Jenna. Paul, who gives birth to her and Mortensen’s first child in the finale, admits to being aware of the phone call but maintains that she is not worried about it. She expresses curiosity about the truth behind the rumors and hints at potential drama in their lives if Jenna were to be brought into a potential Season 2. The timing of Neeley’s phone call is described as challenging by Paul.
Neeley remains secretive about the details of her conversation with Jenna, hinting that viewers will have to wait for Season 2 to find out more. Jessi Ngatikaura believes that Neeley’s intentions in calling Jenna were well-meaning and aimed at helping her friend Taylor navigate her relationship with Dakota. Ngatikaura agrees with Paul that the timing of the phone call was difficult.
Demi Engemann, who personally knows Jenna from high school, expresses her love for all parties involved and hopes for a positive resolution to the situation. She defends Neeley’s decision to call Jenna, citing her protective nature towards Taylor and her good intentions in trying to uncover the truth. Layla Taylor echoes similar sentiments, hoping that the drama from the finale does not negatively impact Paul and Mortensen’s relationship. Taylor believes that Neeley had Paul’s best interests in mind when making the call.
As the first season ends in suspense, the cast members express a mix of curiosity, concern, and hope for the future of the relationships involved. They emphasize the importance of good intentions and communication in navigating challenging situations. The viewers are left anticipating the resolution of the cliffhanger in a potential Season 2 of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” which is available for streaming on Hulu.
