Mary Cosby Faces New Scrutiny Amid Cult Allegations in Upcoming TLC Docuseries

Reality TV star Mary Cosby — best known for her role on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City — is under renewed public scrutiny as her life and ministry become the focus of a new TLC docuseries, The Cult of the Real Housewife. The three-part investigative series delves into disturbing allegations surrounding Faith Temple Pentecostal Church, which Mary leads alongside her husband, Robert Cosby Sr.

The program reportedly explores claims from former church members who describe a culture of spiritual manipulation, financial pressure, and emotional control within the congregation. It also traces the church’s origins back to its founder, Rosemary “Mama” Cosby, Mary’s grandmother, who was once deeply admired by her followers. The series seeks to uncover how the once-respected ministry evolved into an organization that some ex-members now describe as cult-like.

Cosby, who has already faced controversy for past remarks deemed racially insensitive on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, has long maintained that her church is a legitimate place of worship and that her leadership has been mischaracterized. On the Bravo series, she previously came under fire after making anti-Asian comments directed at co-star Jennie Nguyen, later issuing public apologies for what she called “poor judgment” and “unintentional” remarks.

While the Bravo cameras captured interpersonal drama among Housewives cast members, The Cult of the Real Housewife promises a deeper look at Mary Cosby’s off-screen life — exploring how her spiritual authority and reality TV fame may have intertwined. TLC has not confirmed whether Cosby participated in the series, but teasers suggest testimony from former congregants who describe experiences of manipulation and exploitation under her leadership.

With public opinion already divided, the docuseries could significantly influence how viewers and former fans perceive both Cosby and her ministry. The show also continues TLC’s recent trend of exposing alleged abuses within high-profile religious communities, promising to add another layer to the complex public image of one of reality television’s most controversial figures.