TLC’s “The Cult of the Real Housewife” Examines Allegations Surrounding Mary Cosby’s Faith Temple Church

Recent headlines in the entertainment and media accountability space have ranged from a U.S. class action lawsuit naming Drake over alleged illegal online gambling promotion and music stream manipulation to a new true-crime-style television release focusing on reality TV figures. While both stories underscore growing scrutiny of celebrity influence, a new TLC docuseries is drawing attention for its detailed examination of claims involving The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Mary Cosby.

TLC Docuseries Explores Claims of Spiritual Manipulation Tied to Mary Cosby’s Church

TLC’s three-part series, The Cult of the Real Housewifecenters on Faith Temple Pentecostal Church, which Mary Cosby leads alongside her husband, Robert Cosby Sr. According to the docuseries, former members describe experiences involving alleged spiritual manipulation, financial pressure, and emotional control within the congregation. The series traces the church’s origins to its founder, Rosemary “Mama” Cosby, Mary’s grandmother, who was widely respected by members. After her death, leadership passed to Robert Cosby Sr., Mary’s step-grandfather, whose later marriage to Mary became a turning point that critics say coincided with a major cultural shift inside the church.

The program presents accounts from individuals who say the internal dynamics of Faith Temple changed significantly during this period. These perspectives are framed as personal testimonies rather than established findings, with the series emphasizing that the claims remain allegations. TLC positions the docuseries as an exploration of how power structures within religious organizations can affect followers, particularly when leadership transitions occur.

Former Church Members Share Personal Accounts in “The Cult of the Real Housewife”

Among those featured is Mary Cosby’s cousin, Dan Cosby, who spoke with Fox News Digital. He explained that his experiences inside Faith Temple deeply affected his trust in church leadership. Dan described witnessing what he characterized as authoritarian leadership tactics by Robert Cosby Sr., including behavior that he felt created division among members and fostered an atmosphere of unpredictability. He further stated that several individuals chose to leave the church after becoming increasingly uncomfortable with these dynamics.

Dan also told Fox News Digital that the conduct he observed escalated over time, including moments of public embarrassment during church services that he found distressing. Fox News Digital reported that it reached out to Mary Cosby for comment regarding the docuseries and the allegations presented. As of publication, no response had been shared.