Actress Taylor Frankie Paul responded to her co-star Whitney Leavitt after Leavitt unfollowed her on Instagram [1].

The exchange highlights growing tensions among the cast of "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," where social media interactions often serve as a proxy for real-world conflict and professional fallout.

Paul addressed the situation on July 14, 2024 [1]. When asked about the unfollow, Paul wrote, "Good" [2]. She followed the brief response with a longer statement regarding her history with Leavitt, noting that she had provided support for her colleague during their time on the show [1].

Paul said that she had defended Leavitt against other cast members on multiple occasions and referenced a specific hospital video [2]. She said that Leavitt is very successful and that she had always supported that success [2].

Paul also commented on Leavitt's relationship with the production, stating, "Since she is ‘leaving’ for the 100th time I’ll give my last words about her" [2]. The use of the phrase "100th time" suggests a pattern of instability regarding Leavitt's status with the series [1].

Reports on the exact catalyst for the public exchange vary. Some sources said the response followed the unfollow [1], while others suggest the friction began after Paul referred to herself as the "Creator of MomTok" [3]. Paul did not elaborate further on the specific timing of the rift beyond her Instagram comments [1].

Despite the public nature of the disagreement, Paul said that she had given Leavitt grace throughout their professional association [2].

“"Good."”

The public nature of this dispute reflects the intersection of reality television and social media branding, where a simple 'unfollow' can trigger a public relations cycle. By addressing the rift openly, Paul is attempting to frame herself as a supportive colleague while simultaneously criticizing Leavitt's consistency regarding the show's production.