Alex Cooper's New YouTube Reality Show Features 'Mormon Wives' Stars

The show, set to premiere on April 6th, will feature 16 contestants competing in mental and physical challenges at a luxury chalet in Park City, Utah. Participants will be split into two teams, with a final winning team and individual cash prizes during the challenges. The series promises fierce competition and unfiltered drama. The Unwell Network's YouTube channel currently has nearly 11,000 subscribers.

The series will consist of four episodes, with releases on consecutive days after the premiere. Alex Cooper and her husband, Matt Kaplan, are executive producers of the show. The production promises to show unexpected alliances and the kind of drama that has defined Unwell in its programming.

Dakota Mortensen, known for her participation in 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives', will be on the show. Mortensen has recently made headlines for multiple domestic violence investigations involving her ex, Taylor Frankie Paul. Paul was the lead of season 22 of 'The Bachelorette', but ABC pulled the season after a leaked 2023 video showed Paul attacking Mortensen. Also participating are Huda Mustafa from 'Love Island USA', Russian-born convicted con artist Anna Delvey, and Gleb Savchenko from 'Dancing With the Stars'.

The complete cast includes Alissa Violet, Andrew Vetter, Cameron Jerrard, Demi Engemann, Dylan Kevitch, Ekin Su Cülcüloğlu, Eyal Booker, Hallie Batchelder, Hannah Stocking, Joe Amabile, Juliette Porter, Louis Russell, Niko Emanuilidis, Saraya Bevis, and Serena Pitt.

The choice of the cast, with controversial figures and personalities from various fields, suggests the intention to generate high impact and attract audiences. The combination of physical and mental challenges promises to keep the viewer's attention. The presence of personalities with previous media stories, such as Mortensen and Delvey, adds an element of controversy that could be key to the success of the program.

The YouTube release strategy, with consecutive episodes, seeks to maintain the public's interest and encourage conversation on social media. The Unwell Network production seeks to consolidate its presence in the digital entertainment market, offering content that pushes the boundaries.