Mikayla Matthews Accuses Taylor Frankie Paul of Manipulative Tactics

The tension flared on Instagram following Paul’s recent social media posts, in which she implied that her co-stars owe their career opportunities—including appearances on Dancing with the Stars and Broadway—entirely to her. Matthews, 26, dismissed these claims as a calculated strategy to maintain power. She noted that the series was a group effort pitched by herself, Mayci Neely, Whitney Leavitt, and Paul, emphasizing that the MomTok phenomenon was a collective creation involving Miranda, Camille, and Paul.

Matthews characterized Paul’s behavior as an attempt to weaponize her following to intimidate those around her. This public dispute follows a period of instability for the production, as Hulu previously halted filming for season 5 due to Paul’s ongoing domestic violence cases involving ex-partner Dakota Mortensen. Sources indicate that while Paul will appear in the upcoming season, her presence will be limited; she will not film confessionals and will likely record segments separately from the rest of the cast. This latest clash marks another chapter in a long-standing feud that has persisted despite previous attempts by the women to reconcile their professional relationship.