In a shocking twist that has resurfaced among Sister Wives fans, a scandal from Robyn Brown’s past is gaining new attention—and this one’s more personal than anything we’ve seen on the show. Long before she entered the world of plural marriage and joined Kody Brown’s unconventional family, Robyn’s romantic history was already wrapped in betrayal and controversy. Viewers are now uncovering the unsettling truth: Robyn’s first husband, David Preston Jessop, wasn’t just some boyfriend—he was reportedly dating Robyn’s sister when Robyn swooped in and changed the course of all their lives.
That’s right—Robyn Brown is accused of stealing her own sister’s boyfriend. According to fan speculation, insider commentary, and a flood of resurfaced anecdotes, David Jessop was in a relationship with Robyn’s sister (allegedly named Fawn) when Robyn inserted herself into the picture. Not only did she begin a relationship with David behind her sister’s back, but she allegedly became pregnant with her son Dayton—forcing a hasty and scandalous marriage. The betrayal reportedly fractured her family relationships permanently, with her sister cutting ties with Robyn to this day.
For a woman who has built much of her public persona on values like purity, loyalty, and family unity, this revelation is raising serious eyebrows. Fans recall Robyn’s infamous “purity speech,” in which she awkwardly discussed her past with her children—allegedly telling them they were conceived from mistakes. Viewers were shocked by how emotionally damaging her words were, especially to her son Dayton, who was directly affected by the decisions she made during that turbulent chapter of her life.
The hypocrisy, many fans claim, is what stings most. Robyn often presents herself as the moral compass of the Brown family—calm, collected, and virtuous. But if this scandal is true, her past actions paint a vastly different picture. The whispers are now turning into a roar across online fan communities, with many asking why this part of her life hasn’t been addressed on the show or in the family’s memoirs.
Multiple sources have stepped forward in online comments, alleging that it was indeed a cousin of David Jessop who first spilled the tea about this family drama. The details are messy: Robyn’s sister was supposedly dating David, Robyn began an affair with him, got pregnant, and then he married her. That betrayal devastated her sister, and since then, the two women have reportedly not spoken. While this story has been floating around for years, it’s surprising that it hasn’t made bigger headlines—especially considering the intense scrutiny the Brown family has faced for over a decade.
The allegations didn’t stop with the love triangle. Fans are now speculating that Robyn may have emotionally manipulated those around her—including her children. Viewers recall how Robyn frequently invoked her difficult past to explain her actions, sometimes deflecting responsibility while casting herself as a victim. But if she orchestrated a betrayal of this magnitude against her own sister, it raises serious questions about the narratives she’s told over the years.
Some online commenters even went so far as to criticize her actions with Kody, noting a pattern of behavior. From allegedly pushing Meri aside to shifting the family dynamic in her favor, Robyn has long been accused of strategic maneuvering. Could this early betrayal be just one example of how far she’ll go to get what she wants?
Interestingly, Robyn hasn’t said much publicly about her first husband. In the family’s book Becoming Sister Wives, her section regarding David Jessop is brief and vague. She claims to have escaped an emotionally abusive relationship—but critics now question whether the full story has ever truly been told. If she was the one who instigated the relationship while her sister was still dating him, then played the victim card later, that would be a deeply misleading retelling.
The situation only grows murkier when fans dig deeper. One person pointed out an eerie coincidence: Dayton’s birthday was allegedly moved to coincide with Meri’s birthday, sparking rumors that Robyn orchestrated the change to overshadow Meri—another example, some say, of her manipulative tendencies. Whether or not that detail is true, it feeds into the growing perception that Robyn is far more calculating than she lets on.
And if the rumors are to be believed, the aftermath of the relationship with David Jessop wasn’t exactly peaceful either. Some fans claim Robyn ruined his credit, left him financially drained, and then exited the marriage to join Kody’s plural family—where she then played the role of the long-suffering, misunderstood wife. Her claims of abuse have since been challenged by those familiar with the situation, who now suggest she may have weaponized those allegations as a way to rewrite history.
While this drama never made it to the show, it’s stories like these that fans want to see exposed—unfiltered and unedited. Reality TV, after all, thrives on the real and the raw. And few things are more real than family betrayal, secret pregnancies, and fractured sisterhoods.
So where does that leave us? With a growing demand for answers. Some fans are calling for Robyn’s sister to come forward with her side of the story. Others hope David Jessop or his family members might finally clear the air. The truth may never fully emerge on-screen, but one thing is clear: the carefully curated image of Robyn Brown is under intense scrutiny, and viewers aren’t backing down.
Robyn’s past isn’t just a footnote—it may be the very blueprint of the manipulations she’s been accused of within the Brown family. What began as whispers is now a resounding chorus of doubt. And with fans demanding transparency, this old scandal has ignited new fire in the Sister Wives fandom.
Beneath the spiritual marriages, public tears, and carefully selected narratives, lies a tangled web of secrets that’s only beginning to unravel. Buckle up, viewers—Robyn’s skeletons are tumbling out of the closet, and this may just be the tip of the iceberg.
