Get ready, Sister Wives fans—season 19 just dropped a major bombshell that is changing everything we thought we knew about Kody Brown and his relationships with his ex-wives. In a shocking turn of events, Kody has finally come clean and admitted what many viewers suspected all along: he lied. Yes, Kody Brown is now openly acknowledging that he hasn’t been honest—not with himself, not with the viewers, and certainly not with the women he once claimed to love.

This revelation has fans buzzing, especially because Kody has spent the past several seasons trying to paint a very different picture of his marriages. He’s claimed repeatedly that he never truly loved anyone but his current wife, Robyn. Those claims left ex-wives Meri, Janelle, and Christine in emotional turmoil and fans shaking their heads. But in a heartfelt moment during the June 15th season finale of Sister Wives, Kody appeared ready to set the record straight—at least partially.

During the tell-all interview with host Sukanya “Suki” Krishnan, Kody dropped a truth bomb that caught everyone off guard. While discussing some of the more personal details of his life—including a premarital sexual experience from his college years—Kody explained that he had only ever shared this information with Meri and Robyn. He recalled feeling “safe” enough to open up to Meri in the early days of their relationship. That word—safe—seemed to spark something deeper in him.

Reflecting on the early days with Meri, Kody admitted, “We were much safer with each other.” He went on to say that he hadn’t truly realized until recently just how emotionally vulnerable he had been with her back then. “It’s been a long time since I realized that I was actually vulnerable with Meri,” he confessed, acknowledging that he had grown distant and bitter over time. But now, with some perspective, he’s ready to admit the truth: “I’ve been a fool… I was angry and said I never loved her. But I have to be fair and say, yes, I did love her.”

And he didn’t stop there. Kody emphasized, “We were in love. We were lovers.” He described the fading of that love as “a death by a million paper cuts,” an emotional metaphor that many fans may resonate with, especially those who’ve followed the unraveling of his relationships over the years.

Perhaps the most shocking part of his confession, however, was when he addressed his relationships with Janelle and Christine. For years, he’s distanced himself emotionally, often dismissing the nature of those bonds. But now, he’s walking that back. “I don’t know what kind of state of mind I was in, other than just super angry,” he admitted. “But I loved all three of them.” That’s right—Kody Brown finally said it: he loved Meri, Janelle, and Christine. After years of contradictions and emotional coldness, he’s owning up to the fact that those relationships were real, and that his prior denials were fueled by resentment and frustration.

So, why the change of heart now?

Some fans think it’s less about growth and more about damage control. Kody has become one of the most polarizing figures on reality TV, and his approval ratings among fans are at an all-time low. With public opinion so firmly against him, some speculate that Kody’s sudden wave of honesty is a calculated attempt to rehab his image. After all, he knows the fans aren’t fooled easily. He’s trying to reposition himself not as the villain of the story, but as the misunderstood man trying to pick up the pieces. Whether viewers will buy it is another story entirely.

One fan theory that’s gaining traction is that Kody is also laying the groundwork for next season. By admitting fault now, he could be setting himself up for a redemption arc—an opportunity to transform from the emotionally detached husband to the humbled and reflective man seeking reconciliation. But is that really what’s happening, or is this just another form of manipulation?

When it comes to Meri, some believe she’s still vulnerable to Kody’s influence. Over the years, she’s stood by him even when he treated her with disdain, and fans noticed that she continued to defend him in this season’s tell-all. Is Kody playing nice with Meri because he genuinely regrets how things ended, or is he just trying to ensure she doesn’t add more fuel to the fire by speaking out against him? After all, earlier this season, Kody referred to his other wives as his “enemies.” He made it clear he didn’t want another ex-wife turning on him publicly. Could Meri still be a pawn in his plan to stay on top of the narrative?

And then there’s Robyn. Some fans believe she may still be clinging to the dream of a unified polygamous family, possibly even hoping that Meri might re-enter the fold. Robyn has always had a close bond with Meri, and if she sees a way to strengthen her household by bringing Meri back into the inner circle, she just might push for it. But that raises an even bigger question: would Meri actually go back?

Given how easily Kody has manipulated emotions in the past, some think it’s not entirely out of the question. And if Robyn can still influence Kody—and by extension, Meri—it’s possible that we haven’t seen the last of this trio functioning as a unit. Whether or not Christine and Janelle would ever be part of that picture again seems unlikely, though. Both women have made it clear they’ve moved on, and they appear far less susceptible to Kody’s newfound self-awareness.

Still, Kody’s public admission is no small thing. For years, viewers watched as he rewrote history to serve his narrative, often denying the depth and authenticity of his past marriages. Now, he’s saying, in so many words, “I was wrong. I did love them.” The question is, is it too little, too late?

Some viewers are hopeful that this could mark the beginning of a new chapter for Kody, where he genuinely grows and takes accountability. Others see it as a classic tactic—manipulation disguised as remorse. Regardless of motive, one thing’s for certain: Kody’s confession has shaken the Sister Wives universe to its core.

With season 20 already anticipated, this dramatic development may redefine the dynamics moving forward. Will Meri continue to stand by Kody’s side? Will Robyn attempt to pull her back into the family? And will fans ever truly forgive Kody Brown for the years of emotional gaslighting and favoritism?

We’ll have to stay tuned to find out. In the meantime, what do you think about Kody’s sudden honesty? Is it a sincere breakthrough or just another move in a long game of manipulation? Let us know your thoughts, and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for all the latest Sister Wives spoilers and drama updates!