Disney Restarts Mormon Wives, Adds Ciara Miller to DWTS
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- Hulu announced that production on "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" will resume after a pause, and the series was about halfway through season 5 before the halt.
- Taylor Frankie Paul is not currently slated to appear in the resumed production, and Disney says it is prioritizing her personal wellbeing before any filming decisions.
- The Bachelorette has no new updates; Disney says the situation is being handled "one day at a time" with no further details.
- Ciara Miller will join the September cast of "Dancing With the Stars", according to Disney, after a Zoom call and despite the recent "Summer House" scandal.
- Ring by Spring Break is a new Disney format inspired by a TikTok trend where engagement rings replace diplomas, described as “Bachelor in Paradise on steroids”.
- The Mob is an upcoming Disney show from the creators of "The Traitors", with Emmy‑winning producer Stephen Lambert attached.
- Parker Posey will serve as host and executive producer of "The Mob", after being approached by Alan Cumming.
Why it matters: By restarting ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ and rolling out fresh casting and new formats, Disney aims to keep its reality‑TV pipeline active while navigating recent scandals, preserving viewer loyalty and opening additional revenue streams for its unscripted division.
