Kody Brown is suddenly preaching humility, reflection, and accountability. The Sister Wives patriarch shared a heartfelt moment on the Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test reunion podcast. He called his kids “victims of the divorce” and admitted that the harsh reality series made him confront the harm it caused.
But while he tries to reset the narrative, viewers have already made up their minds. The transformation Kody is selling isn’t landing with everyone.
Kody Says Special Forces Forced Him to Face the Truth
In the reunion episode of The Viall Files, Kody shared how the military-style show affected him more than he thought it would. He said the experience stripped him down, humbled him, and pushed him to reach out to his kids more than he had in years.
He told Nick Viall:
“I figured if there was some healing there, then the children feel like they didn’t have to be loyal to their mothers that they could actually have a relationship with me. So, I just think they were victims of the divorce in that sense.”
Kody said he used to feel close to them. But the plural marriage collapse changed everything.
“I’m reaching out to my children more often. Special Forces was so humiliating that when I came home, I felt humble, very very humble.”
The shift was surprising. This was from a man who often blamed “disloyal wives,” “family politics,” and “disrespect.” He rarely blamed himself before.
Kody Says He’s Apologizing to His Ex-Wives
Kody said he’s trying to apologize to Meri, Janelle, and Christine. But he didn’t give any details, just vague promises.
He told the podcast:
“I’ve always been working on the relationship with my children. One way or another.”
Viewers have seen a different side on Sister Wives: intense arguments, excuses, and years of tension. The gap between what he says publicly and what fans watched unfold hasn’t gone unnoticed.
Kody Admits Reality TV Made Everything Worse
In an interview with Decider, Kody shared that filming their family drama made the cracks even bigger.
“What you say goes on record and other people judge you by that. My opinion of myself won’t matter.”
He said his kids have shared their stories publicly. He feels he can’t defend himself without making things worse.
“I can’t throw my children under the bus. I’ve made the mistake of saying something I shouldn’t have, and this hurts relationships.”
The truth is, the Brown family breakup has played out on screen for years. Fans have seen every misstep.
Fans Think the “New Kody” Isn’t Adding Up
Kody recently shocked viewers by owning up to some family drama during Special Forces. He quickly changed his stance in later interviews. Now, he says blame should be “shared with the ex-wives.””
That whiplash earned him the same nickname viewers have used for years: Mr. Wishy Washy.
Many aren’t convinced this new humble version is here to stay.
Kody’s New Look Sparks Hunger Games Comparisons
His new interview look created a buzz of its own. After he debuted a shorter hairstyle, viewers joked he looked like he was auditioning for a role in the Hunger Games.
It became one of the week’s hottest topics. Fans say the makeover can’t cover years of broken relationships.
It’s unclear if Kody’s change is genuine or just clever PR. However, Special Forces might have revealed more of his truth than he intended.
