David Bridges
‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’
Mary Cosby’s Church Examined
New Doc Probes Cult Claims
Published November 12, 2025 11:00 AM PST
TLC
“The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” star Mary Cosby and the church she runs with her husband, Robert Cosby Sr., are back in the spotlight … this time accused of being a full-blown cult, according to a bombshell new TLC doc.
TMZ’s got your first look at the wild new trailer — the three-parter dives deep into Mary’s eyebrow-raising marriage to her step-grandfather, Robert Cosby Sr., and the misconduct claims that dragged Faith Temple Pentecostal Church into one seriously controversial new chapter.
The docuseries gives the mic to former church members breaking their silence for the first time — including longtime insiders of Faith Temple — plus a top cult expert who lays out how tactics of control and loyalty enforcement can keep followers in line.
Packed with never-before-heard recordings of Mary and Robert Cosby Sr.’s fiery sermons … and rare archival footage from Faith Temple’s early days — the doc peels back viral chatter to tackle the real question at the heart of it all … How have Mary and Robert managed to dodge accountability for this long?
“The Cult of The Real Housewife” premieres Thursday, January 1, from 8–11 PM ET/PT on TLC — all three episodes drop the next day on Max and Discovery+.
Key Highlights
- Overview: The new docuseries investigates allegations against Mary Cosby and her church.
- Accusations: The church is accused of cult-like behavior, stirring controversy.
- Insights: Former members share their experiences and allegations in the series.
- Release: “The Cult of The Real Housewife” premieres January 1 on TLC.
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