Maddie Brown Brush, daughter of Sister Wives’ Janelle and Kody Brown, made a shocking revelation that’s left viewers buzzing. It turns out Kody was kept entirely in the dark about Maddie’s fourth pregnancy. And his reaction? Pure outrage.
During the November 3 episode, Kody voiced his frustration. “Why didn’t she call me to tell me she was having a baby?” he demanded. But Janelle, never one to hold back, laid out the cold, hard truth. “The kids are all feeling very estranged from you,” she responded.
Janelle’s confession painted a clear picture: Maddie didn’t feel her father deserved to know about her pregnancy. Her reasoning was simple. Kody hasn’t cared about her kids.
So, Maddie found it pointless to share her baby news with someone so absent from her life. “Maddie has observed to me that Kody has not been out to see her kids since Evie was born, and Evie’s 3,” Janelle revealed.
It's over for Janelle and Kody. Witness the fallout on #SisterWives, Sunday at 10/9c! pic.twitter.com/BYAtTDsXWB
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Sister Wives: Janelle Brown’s Fierce Defense of Maddie’s Choice
Janelle Brown has made it abundantly clear where her loyalties lie. While Kody feels alienated and claims he’s being punished, Janelle supports Maddie Brown’s boundaries. In a heartfelt moment, Janelle explained Maddie’s stance, defending her daughter’s decision not to involve Kody in her children’s lives.
“She didn’t want her kids growing up confused about who he is,” Janelle said, emphasizing how detached Kody has been. It’s been over three years since Kody saw Maddie’s second child, Evie, which has hurt Maddie deeply.
The Sister Wives star even pointed out how damaging it could be for Kody to suddenly swoop in. “Maddie wasn’t going to have him show up out of the blue and say, ‘Oh, I’m your grandpa!’” she said, adding that the children would likely think, “What? Who is this guy?”
"I don't think we even exist in the same universe anymore" 😳 Janelle lets Kody know it’s OVER on #SisterWives, Sunday at 10/9c! pic.twitter.com/OLOFvA0q8q
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Sister Wives: Kody Blames Gossip and Jealousy for Family Fallout
But Kody Brown doesn’t seem to agree with Janelle’s and Maddie Brown’s perspective. Instead, he’s doubling down on blaming his daughter. “They’re purposefully leaving me out of their lives to punish me for a crime I didn’t commit,” he fumed in a confessional. His claims go even further, insisting that he’s been unfairly portrayed as the villain.
To make matters worse, Kody’s interactions with Robyn Brown have added to the tension. He claimed Maddie has twisted his words to drive a wedge between them. “Madison actually called Janelle, saying ‘Dad said he didn’t love you,’” he lamented.
Yet, Robyn attempted to offer a possible solution, suggesting Kody could still reach out. His response? More accusations of Maddie spreading gossip. “Every time I talk to her, she spreads gossip about me to the rest of the family,” Kody alleged.
Why wouldn't Maddie tell me that she is pregnant? Then proceeds to talk about jealousy and rumors. Oh gee Kody, I don't know why. 🙄#SisterWives
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Sister Wives: Janelle Moves On While Kody Dwells on the Past
As Kody Brwon’s resentment grows, Janelle Brown builds a joyful life with her kids and grandkids. She has even moved closer to Maddie in North Carolina to be a hands-on grandma, relishing in family moments Kody has missed.
Janelle’s love for her grandchildren, Axel, Evie, and Josephine, is palpable. Fans of the TLC series have noticed how happy she appears in photos, beaming as she bonds with Maddie’s little ones. In contrast, Kody is fixated on the “unrealistic expectation” to have a role in their lives, despite his long absence. “It’s not fair,” he argued, but Janelle and Maddie don’t seem to be buying it.
