Sister Wives’ Janelle Brown Reveals Shocking Way She Found Out Kody Brown Quit Show
An unexpected email
Janelle told People that an email informed her Kody and Robyn would not be back on the TLC series. She said she had not been in touch with them since the family was together after selling the property.
Season 21 had started without the couple less than a month before Janelle discussed the news. She said she did not know what was happening in their lives and accepted that the show was moving forward without them.
A chance to move forward
Janelle described the departure as the close of an era, but also said she felt ready for what lay ahead. She pointed to positive developments for herself and Kody’s former wives Christine and Meri.
Janelle said the change could let them concentrate on those developments rather than conversations prompted by Kody’s remarks. She and Kody separated in December 2022 after having six children together.
Family members were surprised
Janelle said her children were surprised by Kody’s exit, although most of them have little relationship with their father. She had introduced a new romance with Pete on social media in August.
Christine and Meri also discussed the departure during the season 21 premiere, which aired Oct. 4. Christine said she did not know how to interpret the news, while Meri also described herself as surprised.
Marriage pressures in recent years
Kody and Robyn did not give a reason for leaving the series. Their marriage had faced strain following Kody’s separations from Christine in 2021, Janelle, and Meri in 2023.
In a January episode, Kody said he and Robyn were fighting for their marriage and life together after years of family breakups. Robyn has also described Kody as sometimes returning to an angry state associated with divorce.
Key points
- Janelle learned by email that Kody and Robyn would not return to Sister Wives.
- She said she had not spoken with the couple since the family sold its property.
- Janelle views the departure as a chance to focus on positive changes with Christine and Meri.
- Her children were surprised, though most have little relationship with Kody.