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‘Sister Wives’: Could Season 19 Redeem Robyn Brown?

Lucille Barilla — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 17:36:38 +0000

Historically, TLC releases news about Sister Wives‘ latest season sometime in mid- to late summer. However thus far, the network hasn’t revealed any new details about Season 19. Could it be because production is hurriedly retooling filmed scenes to redeem Robyn Brown?

Can Robyn Brown truly be redeemed?

Along with Kody Brown, Robyn Brown has been painted as a villain of the Sister Wives family. Over 18 seasons, Robyn has been featured as having ulterior motives beyond being part of the polygamist Brown family.

From Season 1, Robyn wasn’t shy about voicing her opinions about why her family’s needs needed to be met. She vocalized her concerns for her children, whom she believed needed to be accepted in a family already bursting at the seams with 13 offspring.

Subsequently, as Kody continued to lean into his relationship with Robyn, he turned his back on his other wives. As the show evolved, viewers watched Robyn defend her position in the family, appear victimized by the other wives, and separate Kody from his children.

Therefore, after years of Kody and Robyn clinging to one another to the detriment of Meri, Janelle, and Christine’s relationships, is there even a slim chance for Robyn’s redemption? Will the TLC series retool their filmed scenes to make Robyn and Kody seem less self-serving in light of Garrison Brown’s death?

Robyn and Kody have become the bread-and-butter villains of Sister Wives. However, it remains unclear whether this family tragedy will make the couple tone down their defiance toward other Brown family members.

The chance for Robyn’s changing her ways seems slim, as she and Kody don’t believe they have done anything wrong. In agreement with this viewpoint are viewers who believe a redemption arc for Robyn is near to impossible.

‘Sister Wives’ fans talk about Robyn Brown’s redemption arc, can it happen?

Kody Brown and Robyn Brown of TLC’s ‘Sister Wives’ | TLC

In a Reddit post, Sister Wives fans discussed the possibility of a redemption arc for Robyn Brown during Season 19 of the TLC series. While some believe it is possible to paint her in a different light moving forward, others feel that the damage done between Kody and Robyn is too late for the show’s viewers.

“That’s what my grandma would call ‘putting lipstick on a pig.’ I don’t think there is much you can do to make her more likable,” wrote one viewer.

A second fan wrote, “She would have to take accountability for what she did to those women and those kids. All of the kids, not just the OG 13, her kids, too.”

“She would have so many apologies to make, and they would have to be sincere. I’m not sure she could ever redeem herself,” noted a third viewer.

A fourth Sister Wives fan deduced, “I think it’s too late to redeem her. The biggest problem with Robyn is that she convinces herself she is not doing anything wrong. That it is not her fault Kody wasn’t happy in his other relationships.”

‘Sister Wives’ is no longer about polygamy, so what does the show focus on?

Sister Wives was introduced to viewers as a show focusing on a polygamist family. One man, four wives, many shared children, and a mission to normalize polygamy.

However, in the 18 seasons since the series first debuted, Sister Wives has shifted toward the demise of the family and a tragedy no parent should endure. Kody and Janelle’s son, Garrison, took his own life in early 2024, further fracturing the already splintered clan.

Therefore, with four wives living in separate states, a former polygamist husband who is now a monogamist, and a looming tragedy that has yet to be addressed on the show, where does Sister Wives go from here? Could TLC delay or even alter the already filmed scenes to deal with Garrison’s death sensitively?

Or rather, will the show continue to run the gamut of storylines leading up to Garrison’s passing? And perhaps not even discuss the incident until next season? Until the series releases its newest teaser trailer, all fans can do is speculate what’s next.

Sister Wives is currently on hiatus. The series airs on TLC.

Meri Brown Offers Clue That Coyote Pass Storyline May Dominate Season 19 of ‘Sister Wives’

Andrea Francese — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 14:12:00 +0000

Sister Wives fans have spent years waiting for the Brown family to do something with Coyote Pass. The Flagstaff property has become something of a character in the show. We don’t know what has become of Coyote Pass, but this might change soon. Meri Brown’s recent podcast appearance suggests the controversial parcel of land will be a major storyline in the show’s upcoming 19th season.

Meri Brown raises interest in Coyote Pass after she refuses to delve into it on a podcast

In July 2024, Meri Brown appeared on The Sarah Fraser Show with her friend and business partner, Jenn Sullivan. During the three-part appearance, Meri Brown discussed the end of her marriage and touched on the grief surrounding Garrison Brown’s death. Meri even briefly talked about her failed relationship with Amos Andrews.

Meri Brown | TLC/YouTube

While Meri was very open during her appearance on the show, there was one topic she did not want to talk about. Meri Brown would not reveal what became of the Brown family’s Flagstaff, Arizona property. Meri indicated that there are just some things she can’t talk about, and Coyote Pass is one of them, but why?

Will ‘Sister Wives’ Season 19 feature Coyote Pass?

Meri Brown’s reluctance to discuss Coyote Pass and any changes made to the acreage’s ownership might have a simple explanation. The property and its future will serve as a storyline for the upcoming season. Season 18 of the series touched on the property multiple times. But the family didn’t come to a decision by the end of the season.

Season 19 could bring about a resolution that, frankly, the family needs. When the screen went dark on season 18, Janelle Brown, Kody Brown, and Robyn Brown planned to take ownership of four acres of land each while Meri Brown was being offered just two acres of land.

While we don’t know exactly what has become of Coyote Pass, it’s safe to assume Janelle Brown has sold off her parcel at the very least. She laid out a fair bit of money for a new piece of property in North Carolina months ago. It seems unlikely she had the capital needed for her new home without selling off her stake in Coyote Pass.

Kody Brown and Robyn Brown are investing in a different property

As a married couple, Kody Brown and Robyn Brown likely own the majority of Coyote Pass right now. That doesn’t mean they plan to utilize the expansive property, though. In fact, they seem to be busy investing in the house they currently live in, which is within walking distance of their undeveloped plot.

Robyn and Kody Brown during a ‘Sister Wives’ confessional filmed for the TLC series | TLC

Several months ago, In Touch Weekly revealed that Kody and Robyn Brown had applied for a permit to upgrade their existing Arizona home. While it’s unclear exactly what the couple planned to remodel, the permit covered some pretty extensive changes. If they’ve renovated their current property, it seems unlikely that they have plans to move onto Coyote Pass anytime soon, regardless of whether they own the space.

Mykelti Padron Claims She’s Moving to North Carolina to Get Away From the ‘Drama’

Andrea Francese — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 00:18:00 +0000

Mykelti Padron and Tony Padron are headed east. Last month, the Sister Wives stars announced they would be leaving their home in Salt Lake City, Utah, and setting down roots in North Carolina. Now, the couple is packed and will be headed out of town in the coming days. A job offer is the primary reason for the move, but the secondary reason has shocked some fans. Mykelti Padron said the move will help distance her from the “drama.”

Why are Tony and Mykelti Padron leaving Utah?

A job offer facilitated Mykelti and Tony Padron’s move to North Carolina. In a YouTube upload, Tony and Mykelti revealed they are moving to Charlotte, North Carolina. The move is thanks to Tony being offered a job at a chess instruction center. The job offer is a massive leap forward for Tony’s career, but the move has another big benefit, says Mykelti.

Mykelti Padron and Tony Padron, ‘Sister Wives’ Season 17 | TLC

While Mykelti and Tony are moving for a job opportunity, the multi-state hop will serve another purpose. In her video, Mykelti said that the decision to leave Utah for North Carolina will help them distance themselves from the “drama” of family life. Mykelti, who inserted herself happily into the family drama just a few years ago, did not elaborate on what “drama” she and Tony are running from. Still, Sister Wives fans suspect it might have something to do with Kody and Robyn Brown.

Robyn Brown, Mykelti Padron, Christine Brown, ‘Sister Wives’ | TLC

Mykelti is one of just a few Brown siblings who maintains a relationship with her father and his fourth wife. She is the only one of Christine Brown’s children who has actively stated they have a relationship with Robyn Brown, although it is unclear where they stand at the moment.

Mykelti Padron says she always intended to move away from her extended family

Mykelti insists that the decision to move away from family isn’t completely unexpected. She didn’t initially anticipate living near family once she was married. In her upload, the mother of three claims she always intended to live away from most of her family. She said she wanted to do her own thing, but circumstances led them to serve as a “support system” for Christine Brown after she left Arizona and moved to Utah. Now that Christine is settled into married life, they are free to move on.

Tony and Mykelti Padron | TLC/YouTube

Before meeting her husband, Mykelti expressed an interest in living in Seattle. While the move will be taking them further from the West Coast, both seem happy with the decision. Atleast they are looking forward to the “greenery” of North Carolina. Mykelti will also be getting her wish of being far removed from the rest of the Brown family. While Maddie Brush and Janelle Brown are now living in North Carolina, they are about 4 hours from where Tony and Mykelti plan to settle. The long car ride will ensure the duo can do their own thing most of the time, but Sister Wives fans remain unconvinced that Mykelti will enjoy having no daily support with three young children.

‘Sister Wives’: Meri Brown Thinks Kody Brown Hasn’t Handled the ‘Pressure’ of Being in the Public Eye Well

Andrea Francese — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 20:21:24 +0000

Kody Brown and Robyn Brown have consistently ranked among the most hated reality TV stars ever. The Sister Wives cast members have certainly done some things that have garnered serious negative feedback. Meri Brown might know Kody and Robyn best, but she doesn’t want to publicly state that they are selfish or bad people. The inn owner thinks Kody Brown has buckled under immense pressure. She didn’t share many thoughts on Robyn.

Kody Brown of TLC’s ‘Sister Wives’ | TLC

Meri Brown doesn’t think Kody Brown has handled the pressure of stardom well

Meri Brown has recently hit the podcast circuit. She happily answered questions about herself during her appearance on The Sarah Fraser Show. Still, she faltered a bit when the topic of media attention on her ex-husband came up. Fraser asked Meri if she felt the disdain for Kody was justified. The small business owner noted that she doesn’t think anyone deserves the hate they get in the media. Still, she did agree that Kody and Robyn may not have made themselves look all that likable at some points in their reality TV career.

Meri was quick to note that there might be a reason for that. She theorized that the media scrutiny and the changing dynamics in their plural marriage was too much pressure for Kody Brown and that he didn’t handle it with much grace. Instead, he theorized that he “exploded.” She didn’t offer up a theory about Robyn Brown.

Does Meri Brown actually like Kody and Robyn?

Meri Brown might not have shared the thoughts that are really rolling around in her head. In her podcast interview, Meri’s words were extremely measured. She even said she would “get in trouble” no matter what she said. She did not elaborate on what kind of “trouble” that could possibly be, as she’s long since removed from her marriage to Kody. Still, it’s easy to read between the lines and see that Meri still resents Kody and his fourth wife. We likely will never know the full extent of her feelings, though.

Christine, Robyn, Kody, Meri, and Janelle Brown photographed during the ‘Sister Wives’ season 17 tell-all | TLC

Frankly, it would be understandable for Meri Brown to have negative feelings about Kody Brown and his now-legal wife, Robyn Brown. While it’s hard to say for certain, all evidence suggests Robyn’s entrance into the family served as a catalyst for the end of the Brown family’s plural union. At the very least, her presence in the family unseated Meri as Kody’s legal wife and significantly altered their longstanding dynamic.

‘Sister Wives’: Janelle Brown Has Made a Massive Move East

Andrea Francese — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 19:40:41 +0000

The Brown family is moving on from Arizona, or at least all of Kody Brown’s former wives are. Sister Wives fans watched Christine Brown and Meri Brown leave Arizona for different parts of Utah following the end of their spiritual marriages to Kody Brown.

While Janelle Brown also divorced her troubled husband, she appeared to be staying put in the state. That has since changed. Janelle Brown undertook the biggest move out of Kody’s former wives so far, and it was all done in secret.

Meri, Robyn, Kody, Christine, and Janelle Brown of TLC’s ‘Sister Wives’ | TLC

Janelle Brown has purchased a large parcel of land in North Carolina

Earlier this month, In Touch Weekly reported that Janelle Brown had paid nearly $300,000 for over 100 acres of land in Chocowinity, North Carolina. Chocowinity is a town of just 800 residents and is situated about 30 minutes from where Maddie Brush lives. Brush and her husband, Caleb Brush, moved to North Carolina several years ago for a career opportunity.

It is currently unclear if the property that Janelle Brown purchased has a home on it or if she’ll need to build a residence. Regardless of the structures on the property, it is obvious that Janelle plans to build out the dream she once had for Coyote Pass in North Carolina. Janelle previously envisioned using Coyote Pass for gardening and farming purposes. She even discussed building greenhouses on the property.

Janelle Brown and Kody Brown in a confessional for the TLC series ‘Sister Wives’ | TLC

Mykelti Padron confirmed that Janelle is living in North Carolina

While Janelle purchased her acreage in March 2024, it was unclear if she lived in the East Coast state or was still residing in Arizona. Mykelti and Tony Padron set the record straight during a recent video upload to their Patreon account.

Tony Padron revealed that Janelle had already moved to North Carolina and that it would be nice to be closer to her “household” once they, too, move states. Mykelti tried to quiet her husband, stating that he wasn’t supposed to mention Janelle’s move. She didn’t explain why the move was a secret.

Still, it’s assumed Janelle’s decision to leave Arizona will likely be a storyline in an upcoming season of Sister Wives. If it is featured on the show, it is unlikely to appear in season 19. The upcoming season is rumored to be premiering in August, making the move too recent to have made the filming schedule.

Mykelti and Tony Padron, ‘Sister Wives’ Season 17 | TLC

Last month, Mykelti Padron and Tony Padron announced they’d be leaving Utah for North Carolina. After their 2016 wedding, the duo resided in St. George, Utah. They moved to the Salt Lake City area after the birth of their first child. The duo welcomed twins in Salt Lake City before deciding to move East for several reasons. They also explained their reasoning for the move in their recent video.

Mykelti and Tony are setting up their lives near Charlotte, North Carolina. Charlotte is more than four hours from Chocowinity, where Janelle presumably resides.

‘Sister Wives’: Kody Brown’s Bad Decisions Were His Family’s Downfall

Lucille Barilla — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 15:56:10 +0000

Historically, Sister Wives star Kody Brown made one wrong decision after another while heading up his polygamist clan. From adding a fourth wife to relocating twice to purchasing a property that would cost millions to build upon, Kody appeared to act first and ask questions later. This led to the downfall of his family.

Kody Brown added a fourth wife to his polygamist clan

Adding Robyn Brown to his family was the biggest mistake Kody Brown could have ever made. Robyn brought an enormous debt to the struggling Brown family, amounting to $32K. The family was still treading water financially when TLC signed them. Adding more mouths to feed, added with Robyn’s debt, strained their finances to their breaking point.

Kody spent more time with Robyn, who catered to his needs. He neglected Meri, Janelle, and Christine Brown and their shared children.

Robyn professed to want sister wives, but acted like a kid who wouldn’t share their toys. Robyn was also the reason the family moved to Flagstaff, Arizona. She couldn’t let her oldest son, Dayton, move away from home to attend college.

Robyn’s helicopter parenting forced Kody to come up with a story about the money they’d make by selling their Las Vegas homes. Soon enough, the entire family relocated to The Copper State.

Meri, Janelle, and Christine’s kids were uprooted from their schools and the life they built in Vegas to a place where they knew no one and had no support system. This massive shift was all for Robyn, who couldn’t bear to be away from her son.

Kody Brown bought property he never intended to build on

In a second lousy decision, Kody Brown took the assets the family generated from selling their Las Vegas homes and purchased Coyote Pass. The Coyote Pass lot alone cost $820K. Kody intended to split the property into five parcels for him, his four wives, and their children.

Instead of purchasing four homes with the money, which would have been a solid investment, the Brown family was now stuck with a massive piece of land. Before they could even try adding homes to the property, the Browns likely needed to have a site plan, clear it out, install drainage, grade the site, and install utilities. That was all before homes could even be built on the property.

Kody continued to rent and buy homes with the equity from their Las Vegas properties and neglected the land. However, the one sticking point for many fans was the fact that the family was getting paid by TLC.

Therefore, they likely did have the funds to build. So why didn’t they get moving and get on the still-empty property? Was not building all storyline related?

Some viewers believe that Kody just acts and reacts when a situation doesn’t go his way. This has historically been the bedrock of all of his bad decisions.

‘Sister Wives’ fans weigh in on Kody’s bad decisions

Kody Brown of TLC’s ‘Sister Wives’ | TLC

As those most invested in the series, Sister Wives fans had a lot to say regarding Kody Brown’s historically bad choices. They shared their thoughts on Reddit about the Coyote Pass debacle.

“It bugs that they didn’t do any sort of viability test. Check zoning and the ability to get permits, then get a real cost estimate on utilities and the build [at Coyote Pass]. Making these huge financial decisions with a bare-bones plan is idiotic,” wrote one viewer.

“His plan was to entrap them. And by that, I mean financially hold them prisoner. One of them has to buy the other one out to get away,” said a second fan, responding to the fact that Kody’s name was on every piece of property once it was zoned to build.

A third fan shared, “We’ve learned since the show premiered that the things they said about their marriage, relationships, and finances were untrue. And that many of the details were added to make them more wholesome and appealing for TV.”

Finally, a fourth fan exclaimed, “There’s no justifiable reason for the entire family to relocate in the chaotic manner they did. One wife’s child isn’t more important than the others, except they are in Kody’s world.”

Sister Wives is currently on hiatus. Season 19 will air on TLC.

‘Sister Wives’: Kody Brown’s COVID Rules Tore Apart Almost His Marriages, Except for 1

Lucille Barilla — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 15:05:46 +0000

There has been much debate among Sister Wives viewers about how much Kody Brown’s COVID rules broke the core of his family. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic kept members of the Brown family at a distance from one another. Thereafter, the family unit and Kody’s marriages were different. Was it Kody’s rules keeping them apart, or was something more sinister at play?

How much of an impact did Kody Brown’s rules have on a family that was already fractured?

The COVID-19 pandemic shocked families to the core worldwide. Clans were split as fears about the virus grew.

However, Kody Brown appeared to take that one step further. He devised a set of rules under which Meri, Janelle, Christine, and Robyn Brown stayed in their own homes with their children, and he would be the only one traveling between homes to spend time with each family.

But Kody’s plan had flaws. He never quarantined between homes. Then, he criticized Janelle’s sons for continuing to work and attend school as the pandemic raged.

Kody blamed Gabriel and Garrison for not adhering to his rules. Therefore, he stated he would only visit once they fell in line or they would have to move out.

Meri, for the most part, quarantined solo as her child, Leon, lived with their partner Audrey. Christine had three kids at home, who were finishing up school.

As for Robyn, she received the bulk of Kody’s attention as he made her home his primary residence. He focused entirely on her and her family, giving her the lion’s share of his time while leaving other wives behind, further breaking their family bond.

However, Kody’s rules went way beyond what the CDC recommended. He enforced a series of mandates that seemed impossible for the Brown family to follow.

But the rules seemed to benefit one person in particular, Robyn Brown, who was so intent on following them that she found favor with Kody and he, in turn, remained full-time at her home with their shared children. Thereafter, Robyn and Kody’s bond was impenetrable, leaving the other wives, and their children, to fend for themselves.

What were Kody Brown’s rules?

Kody Brown appeared to abide by his own rules regarding COVID-19. He said he faithfully followed all his mandated rules at home, but did he?

In a scene from a 2021 Sister Wives episode, Kody, and his wives Janelle, Meri, Christine, and Robyn Brown discussed his rules regarding the pandemic. The clan was at odds over how to handle the health crisis.

“Where were these rules when I asked for months and months and months, ‘How do we get together?’ Nobody offered these up,” Janelle said in a confessional.

“Yeah, some of these are great, but clean mail with alcohol wipes?” says Janelle. “I’m looking at these rules, and I’m astounded.”

“No movie theaters, bars, fitness centers, or restaurants,” she continued. “Kids can see friends if they maintaining 10-foot social distance and only for limited times. Clean mail with alcohol wipes.”

“I don’t think these rules are realistic, at all, for real-world,” Christine criticizes. Robyn added insight into how she managed to keep Kody close by. In a confessional, she admitted the rules seem “hard to follow,” but she would do it “if it means having Kody in my home.”

Subsequently, the wives and fans later found out that Kody and Robyn had a nanny who continued to visit their home to help their younger kids with school. He also officiated a friend’s wedding, where he was seen dancing, unmasked, and not social distancing, among guests.

Who was really behind Kody’s COVID rules?

Christine, Robyn, Kody, Meri, and Janelle Brown from TLC’s ‘Sister Wives’ | TLC

Sister Wives fans have historically been split over who devised Kody Brown’s extensive list of COVID rules. Some viewers believe Kody created the list, while others think Robyn Brown.

This topic was addressed in an episode of Sister Wives. Kody defended that he had a head wife who made the rules, and Robyn denied having anything to do with them.

Christine asked, “So if we follow these rules in my house, we’ll be able to get together for Christmas Day?” as she looked at Robyn, who, in turn, pointed at Kody.

“Are you the head of the family?” he asked Robyn. “It’s pissing me off. They’re looking to Robyn for some kind of approval.”

He continued, “I don’t have a head wife in this family. Now, I’ve had women try to be.”

Robyn subsequently stated it’s “ridiculous” for anyone to think she came up with Kody’s rules to ensure he stayed in her home. “I know Kody’s like this,” she said. He’s not gonna have a wife come in and try to tell him what to do. He’s just not.”

Sister Wives is currently on hiatus. Season 19 is scheduled to air on TLC.

‘Sister Wives’ Kody Brown: The Prize Robyn Brown Didn’t Want

Lucille Barilla — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 17:11:02 +0000

Sister Wives star Kody Brown has become the prize Robyn Brown didn’t want. What does that mean? Robyn Brown worked to become head wife, and now that Kody’s other polygamist relationships have fallen to the wayside, she’s his only spouse. Was the end result her true intentions?

Robyn Brown got chief status among Kody Brown’s wives; now, she’s the only one

When Robyn Brown first entered the Sister Wives sphere, she was the newest wife in the Brown family. Kody was previously married to Meri, Janelle, and Christine Brown when Robyn joined the clan in 2010.

However, within four years, Robyn became Kody Brown’s legal wife. She replaced Meri, whom Kody had been married to for over two decades.

The series painted their union as one of convenience to protect Robyn’s children from a previous marriage in case something ever happened to her. However, the move appeared more sinister as the seasons evolved, and the couple became more exclusive to the detriment of Kody’s other wives.

As Kody’s chief wife, Robyn was granted status in their religious community. She also became the one woman Kody listened to the most.

However, as each wife began to leave Kody, starting with Christine, followed by Janelle and Meri, Robyn was suddenly left alone with a sad and sullen husband. Playing the obedient and dutiful wife suddenly didn’t pack the same punch as it did previously when there was competition among the wives for Kody’s attention.

Robyn Brown played the role of obedient wife because it gave her a leg up on the other women

Kody Brown adored how Robyn Brown put him on a pedestal. She played the role of obedient wife to a T.

Her behavior led Kody to use her as an example to his other wives. In different ways, Kody asked them to be more like Robyn so he could find favor with them. He applauded Robyn for allowing him to be the head of their household, as the other wives became more independent of him.

Therefore, Robyn acting like she needed Kody to put her in the front of the pack more than the other wives. He loved being catered to and the attention she showered on him, and most of all, she didn’t seem to stress him out.

All of these actions gave her a leg up on the other women. However, she is now the only wife and has all of Kody’s attention all the time. Was that what she truly wanted? Or did she like the plural lifestyle to play the marriage game to win, and now that the game’s up, she’s stuck in the marriage with no way out and a television show riding on her union to sustain Kody’s image.

‘Sister Wives’ fans shared their thoughts on this theory

The cast of TLC’s ‘Sister Wives’ | TLC

On Reddit, some Sister Wives fans weighed in on a theory that Robyn Brown played the polygamy game to win. But did she win the prize she thought she wanted?

“Robyn looks so miserable all of the time,” one fan wrote. “She taught, plotted, and even lied to get her man all to herself. I don’t believe it was a grand plan she consciously executed over the years. She’s just too dull for that kind of long-term planning.”

A second viewer penned, “She wanted to be ‘the fun wife’—the easygoing, stress-free, young, pretty wife. And she was for a time. Then the OG3 were finally over it, and she’s no longer ‘the vacation’ Kody can have from the family. She’s the only wife now, so she has to deal with him in all his glory.”

“She loved being the favorite wife,” a third fan noted. “She fed off the competition w/the OG3. Now, she’s not the favorite. She’s just “the wife.” No more competition, no more comparisons, no more making Kody feel he’s so special in her house vs the other wives. Nope, just the same old – all day, every day.”

Sister Wives is currently on hiatus. The show will air Season 19 on TLC.

‘Sister Wives’: Kody Brown’s Nothing But an Attention Seeker, His Ick Factor Revealed

Lucille Barilla — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 15:42:05 +0000

Kody Brown has always been at the center of TLC’s Sister Wives. Although he maintained his wives and their children were the focus of their family, historically, Kody was its center. The women adhered to his wants and needs and catered to Kody, the ultimate attention seeker. Without question, his ick factor derives from this personality trait.

Was Kody Brown always an attention seeker?

In the book Becoming Sister Wives, the Brown family celebrated the story of their family and faith. Each adult chronicled their polygamy journey, how they met married, and their future goals.

Meri, Janelle, and Christine Brown, Kody’s three original wives, all agreed he was charismatic, funny and paid them a lot of attention. Kody’s charisma was one of the key attractions for all three women during their relationship. But it would turn into his most significant ick factor.

However, as the series progressed through 18 seasons, Kody’s attempts at being an attention seeker became more apparent. He wanted to be the center of each woman’s world, and he expected loyalty and obedience from all his children.

If a woman didn’t give Kody the attention he craved, she was discarded in favor of a different wife. This personality trait was visible repeatedly as he leaned more into his marriage to Robyn Brown.

She earned favor with Kody by making him the center of her world. This caused the ick factor that fans now know.

Kody Brown showed how inequitable he was

The cast of TLC’s ‘Sister Wives’ | TLC

As Sister Wives progressed, the series turned more and more into the Kody Brown show. Each incident and family moment was centered around Kody’s moods, wants, and needs.

However, after Robyn Brown began demanding more of Kody’s time, Meri, Janelle, and Christine Brown realized he could be more of a husband than he previously demonstrated. While the OG3 had to raise their children with little to no involvement from Kody, he always seemed to be there for Robyn’s three children from a previous marriage and their two children together, Solomon and Ariella.

But Kody wanted to continue treating his first wives the same dismissive way he always did. He treated Robyn like a queen.

Then, Kody acted agitated when each woman created a life without him while he still stuck to the same old script. Kody was no longer the center of their worlds, and he subsequently lashed out at them.

Viewers react to Kody Brown’s ick factor

Kody Brown’s attention-seeking antics are synonymous with his ick factor. The Brown family patriarch has subsequently become one of the most disliked reality television personalities.

Viewers reacted to how Kody’s behavior has clouded their vision of him and been detrimental to his family. His relationships deteriorated as Kody demanded more attention and received less of it.

“Listen to Christine and Meri, who have never been exposed to monogamy, talk about how much better polygamy is than monogamy based on all their free time. Free time?! No help from the baby daddy, raising kids alone, living in poverty, running who knows how many scams just to get him to spend extra time with their children,” one Reddit user deduced.

Another wrote, “Kody tried to swoon us by looking like a fun and crazy kind of guy, but we are all way too smart. Yeah, be a court jester, but do your kids have enough to eat insurance, attention, and clothes? Are all those needs equal for all the children? He expected the audience to be all about slapstick and was hurt when we all called him out on his lack of responsible parenting. He was and still is a fool.”

A third fan deduced, “Over the years, it became increasingly uncomfortable watching the women stomp on each other and use the same misogynistic standards as the men of their culture on each other to win Kody’s attention. They expected the other wives to care, feed, educate, and financially provide for their kids instead of demanding Kody do it. I still don’t see that much growth from them.”

Sister Wives airs on TLC. The series is currently on hiatus.

‘Sister Wives’: Did Robyn Brown Become Kody Brown’s Wife Way Before Their Spiritual Wedding?

Lucille Barilla — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 12:47:03 +0000

Sister Wives star Robyn Brown reportedly came into the Brown family wanting a huge family first, then the man. However, she received the complete opposite. Robyn won the man and not the family. Could that be because Robyn became Kody’s wife before their spiritual wedding?

Since Kody was the priest of his home, could he have married Robyn before their spiritual union?

There has always been a great debate among Sister Wives viewers about Kody Brown’s visits to Robyn Brown before their wedding. He would travel five hours each way to her home to “court” her.

Therefore, he would leave Meri, Janelle, and Christine Brown in Lehi, Utah, to spend weekends with Robyn and her three children. This upended his regular schedule with each wife, including time with Christine, who was heavily pregnant with their daughter, Truely.

Since Robyn lived in a small apartment, it was assumed that Kody would spend alone time with Robyn after her kids went to bed. That type of intimate relationship went against the Brown family’s religious rules.

However, since Kody was the priest of his household, as the AUB dictates, could he have married Robyn ahead of their spiritual family union? While the Brown family hasn’t confirmed this, it gives food for thought about why he could spend weekends at her home before marriage.

The religious group reportedly believes that women are the property of their husbands. A man with three wives or more holds high priesthood status and is in charge of the women’s salvation.

Therefore, as a man with four wives, Kody achieved that religious distinction. This role also gave him a sense of power, which he may have used to his advantage by “marrying” Robyn beforehand.

Christine, Meri, and Janelle discussed Robyn being added to the rotation ahead of marriage

In a confessional shared during season 1 of TLC’s Sister Wives, Robyn Brown defended her position within the Brown family as Kody’s fiancée. She said she needed equal time with him for her children to get to know him.

“There’s been a bit of tension about Kody’s time and if I should get equal amounts,” Robyn began. “Or if I shouldn’t because I’m not married to him yet.

Janelle Brown responded, “I don’t see any difference between a wife and a fiancée. You’re committed when you are in our culture and get to the fiancée point.”

Christine Brown refuted, “I don’t think a fiancée has the same privileges as a wife. I don’t think one out of every four nights he [Kody] spends time with Robyn.”

She added, “That’s not fair to me. When they’re married, she gets equal time.”

Robyn clapped back, “I disagree with that. Because of the fact that the courtship had to go on for so long.”

“It’s hard for me to have Christine say that. But as far as time that was needed, that was absolutely needed for the kids for me to build this relationship with him.”

Meri concluded, “I understand but at the same time, I agree with Christine too. There are just certain things. Once the wedding happens, go do what you want; spend every fourth night with her.”

Robyn maintained that she moved her “whole life” to be near their family. Meri fought back, saying, “That you moved, that’s a big thing. But everybody’s life is being put in an upheaval with this.”

‘Sister Wives’ viewers weighed in on Robyn and Kody’s premarital relationship

‘Sister Wives’ stars Robyn and Kody Brown in side-by-side images | TLC

In a Reddit post discussing Robyn and Kody’s courtship, fans shared their opinions regarding splitting time between the women. The majority are not Team Robyn.

“I love how Robyn’s excuse seems to be I moved my family to be here, so I get to have s** with your husband before marriage. Wow. Robyn was more rude to them back in the day than I remember. What an awful thing to say to them,” one viewer shared.

A second fan said, “Reiterates how revolting it would be to see your long-time husband bring in a new, young woman into your family and take time away from you and from your children. So hard.”

“Yes! She did not care about the impact on the other wives or kids and expects more. She continues to demand more time and resources as the show progresses. Christine called it from the beginning-sometimes a woman only wants to marry the man, and it hurts the family,” a third fan surmised.

Finally, a fourth fan wrote, “It takes a lot of gall to “sit there” and tell three women that you deserve an equal amount of time with THEIR husband when you aren’t married to him yet. That means they all go from seeing him twice a week to once a week most of the time—them and their kids. It is just an insane concept to think you are equal to women who have been there for 20 years when you aren’t even married to him yet.”

Sister Wives is currently on hiatus. The series airs on TLC.