Doug Mason Speaks Out on Broken Engagement With Taylor Frankie Paul

Doug Mason said in an Instagram Story on Sept. 28, 2026 that he has “officially moved on” from his engagement to Taylor Frankie Paul. “I have officially moved on, and this is me saying that I’m going that way. So I hope that everybody can understand that it was in my past and now I’m focusing on my future,” Mason said. He said he was “extremely grateful” for going on the show and met “some brothers.” On Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 5, Paul confirmed she accepted his Bachelorette proposal and admitted cheating with ex Dakota Mortensen, father of her 2-year-old son Ever. She said Mortensen texted after December 2025 filming ended, came over late, and they slept together; she ended the engagement about a month later. ABC canceled the season in March 2026 after a 2023 domestic incident video leaked. Mason had posted “prayers to Taylor because that was her moment and her moment was blocked.” Page Six reported an April 2026 rekindling try. Cosmopolitan cited Mikayla Matthews questioning Mason’s authenticity and a Jessica Mae TikTok on her ex being “dragged on TV.” Outlets align on the core timeline.