Sister Wives: Kody Brown Finally Admits to “Foolish” Mistakes – But Is It Too Late?

In a twist, Sister Wives star Kody Brown confessed to a couple of missteps. They helped unravel his once-massive family. The TLC reality star is known for deflecting blame.

He has long avoided taking responsibility for his broken relationships with his ex-wives and older children. But in the latest episode, Kody, 55, finally shared his regrets. Fans now wonder why he chose to come clean.

For the first time, Kody acknowledged his role in two key situations that drove a wedge between him and some family members. They were: trying to kick Janelle Brown’s sons, Gabriel and Garrison, out of their home and refusing to attend his daughter Ysabel’s back surgery.

“That just became sort of a foolish power game,” Kody admitted. He meant his attempts to force Gabriel and Garrison out during the COVID-19 pandemic.

When the boys refused to follow Kody’s strict quarantine rules, their mother, Janelle, stood by them. This sparked tension that Kody now admits was unnecessary.

Kody also owned up to one of his most criticized choices. He chose not to accompany his daughter Ysabel to her major back surgery. “That put some bad blood between a bunch of us,” he said. His absence created a rift with Christine Brown’s kids.

Kody’s admissions are a rare moment of self-reflection. But, many Sister Wives fans doubt his sincerity. They note his habit of deflecting blame is still alive and well.

Kody opens up about his three failed marriages on #SisterWives — Sunday at 10/9c. pic.twitter.com/SyD7N79iAO

— TLC Network (@TLC) October 5, 2024

Sister Wives: Christine Brown’s Exit Fueled by Kody’s Absence

Kody Brown’s decision to skip Ysabel’s back surgery has been a major talking point among Sister Wives fans for several seasons. The event not only damaged his relationship with Ysabel, but it also accelerated Christine’s decision to leave the marriage.

Christine, who flew to New Jersey with Ysabel for the surgery, has since expressed how Kody’s absence solidified her resolve to move on with her life.

Since leaving Kody, Christine has thrived, even finding love again. Her fans couldn’t be happier. Many celebrate her choice to prioritize herself and her children after years of neglect by Kody.

“Kody abandoned them when they needed him most,” one fan commented. “Christine made the right choice leaving him.”

Christine’s got those first-date butterflies! 🦋 Catch all the details about her time with David on #SisterWives, TONIGHT at 10/9c! pic.twitter.com/HL89g7q6uL

— TLC Network (@TLC) October 6, 2024

Sister Wives: Robyn Brown Accused of Hypocrisy Amid Kody Drama

Kody Brown’s confession may have surprised fans. But, the latest episode put his wife, Robyn Brown, in the spotlight for unflattering reasons. As she pleaded with Kody to reconcile with his estranged kids, fans were quick to call out what they saw as blatant hypocrisy.

Robyn has often portrayed herself as the peacemaker of the family, urging Kody to reach out to the children he has distanced himself from. “I think Kody should be camping out on their doorsteps, saying, ‘Hey, you’re going to talk to me,’” she argued during the episode.

However, fans weren’t buying Robyn’s sincerity. Many took to social media to point out the double standard.

They accused her of keeping her children-Dayton, Aurora, and Breanna—from their biological father, David Jessop. They criticized Kody’s fractured relationships with his other kids.

“Robyn is such a hypocrite. She’s pushing Kody to mend fences with his kids, but what about her own kids’ relationship with their dad?” one viewer commented. Another added, “It’s hard to watch Robyn act like the voice of reason when she’s just as guilty of cutting people out.”

Meri is not interested in spending the holidays with Kody and Robyn… Tune in to #SisterWives, tonight at 10/9c. pic.twitter.com/9lvzARObBc

— TLC Network (@TLC) October 6, 2024

Sister Wives: Fans Slam Kody’s Excuses – Is He Really Taking Responsibility?

Despite his moment of self-awareness, Kody Brown’s comments have left many fans more frustrated than impressed.

In the episode, he justified his distance from his children by saying, “I’m sorry. I had four wives. I was at your house because the other wife was complaining that I was at your house.” This only fueled viewers’ criticism. Many accused Kody of using his polygamous lifestyle to neglect his children.

“Kody always has an excuse. It’s never his fault, always the circumstances or someone else’s,” one viewer wrote on Reddit. “If he’s not willing to admit he’s been absent and selfish, then nothing will ever change.”

Even Robyn Brown seemed to recognize Kody’s ongoing refusal to fully own his mistakes. In her confessional, she acknowledged, “I think Kody should be doing more to fix things. He needs to stop making excuses.”