Kody Brown is back in the spotlight—and not for any Sister Wives family drama this time, but for a cameo video that’s sparked fresh criticism, financial frustration, and even some subtle shade toward his favorite wife, Robyn Brown. In his latest Cameo appearance, Kody dishes out what he claims is “financial wisdom,” but the internet isn’t buying it—especially when fans are paying $150 for two-minute clips where he lectures them on common-sense mortgage advice while enjoying the privileges of wealth and polygamy.

The recent Cameo video, requested by a fan named Jesse to congratulate a couple named Jesse and Alex on buying their first home, took a strange turn. Rather than keeping it simple and celebratory, Kody launched into a pseudo-financial counseling session. With all the seriousness of a seasoned life coach, he gave housing and relationship advice that sounded more like a series of obvious platitudes.

According to Kody, one of the best things new homeowners can do is make an extra mortgage payment every six months. Groundbreaking, right? He assured the couple they’d be “really happy” down the road if they followed this sage advice. But many fans couldn’t help but roll their eyes—after all, isn’t that just basic financial literacy?

Even more eyebrow-raising was his take on home décor and emotional intimacy. Kody advised couples to furnish and decorate their homes together, claiming it builds emotional closeness. He encouraged both partners to be involved—even if “Alex” or “Maddie” aren’t too keen on furniture shopping. According to him, those small moments of compromise can strengthen a marriage.

But the undertone of that advice seemed to rub viewers the wrong way, especially those familiar with Robyn Brown’s extravagant and often-criticized interior design style. Was this Kody’s passive-aggressive way of poking at Robyn’s infamous taste—like the bizarre doll collection or the over-the-top, pricey décor that viewers have roasted for years? It’s hard not to wonder if there was a little shade baked into that “neutral” advice.

To critics and longtime fans, it’s another tone-deaf moment from a man whose wealth and lifestyle feel wildly disconnected from the reality of most Americans. For someone charging $150 for a few minutes of camera time—more than many working-class families have to spare—Kody’s advice feels more insulting than inspiring. As one viewer sarcastically commented, “Imagine paying a narcissist $150 to be told to make extra mortgage payments.”

And that’s really the crux of the backlash. While Kody doles out generic tips about financial responsibility, many of his viewers—who may be living paycheck to paycheck—feel like he’s capitalizing on his notoriety while offering nothing of real value. “You could be giving $150 to someone who’s actually struggling with bills,” said one fan, who revealed they’re currently living in a 1993 single-wide trailer that cost $6,000. “At least I own it,” they added. “These people are rich. Must be nice.”

The criticism didn’t stop there. Some even questioned the purpose behind Kody’s advice. Was he genuinely trying to help, or just finding a way to keep the spotlight—and the Cameo cash—rolling in? To many, it looked like a weak attempt to seem wise and relevant while cashing checks from his loyal (and sometimes sarcastic) fan base.

The shade toward Robyn, whether intentional or not, didn’t go unnoticed. Her infamous control over Kody’s household decisions—especially when it came to home buying and decorating—has long been a source of tension on Sister Wives. Fans still recall the infamous $900,000 home Robyn insisted on purchasing despite family resistance. Her flair for strange, expensive décor has become symbolic of the financial strain Kody’s monogamous turn with her has placed on the rest of the family. So when Kody started advising couples to make joint decorating decisions “to build intimacy,” it felt like a subtle jab at the dynamic he now shares with Robyn.

Ironically, Kody’s message seemed to land far better with critics than fans. Many noted that the financial advice he shared could’ve come from any personal finance blog or self-help article on the internet—for free. Yet here he is, charging three figures to say it on camera, packaged as wisdom from a TV patriarch with a fractured family and a mountain of interpersonal baggage.

What makes it worse for many viewers is that the video—likely meant to come off as heartfelt—felt more like a tone-deaf brag. When you’re living in a modest home, struggling to pay rent, or fighting inflation, hearing a reality TV star who owns multiple properties tell you to “invest outside of your home” is more frustrating than helpful.

The fan who posted the video added their own candid thoughts: “This dude just literally told you what common sense should tell you. If you can make an extra payment, make it.” And in what many perceived as a not-so-subtle dig at Robyn, they added, “Is he throwing shade at Robyn because she’s a shitty interior designer?”

There’s an underlying truth to the joke: Sister Wives fans haven’t forgotten Robyn’s history of expensive and eccentric purchases, including that infamous doll collection that creeped out more than a few viewers. When Kody suggests couples compromise and choose décor together, it’s hard not to imagine him quietly regretting some of the decisions Robyn has made alone.

Of course, none of this would sting as much if the Cameos weren’t so expensive. The same fan urged viewers to reconsider where they spend their money: “Instead of giving your hard-earned $150 to Kody Brown, give it to someone who needs it. My PayPal is in the description.” They even promised to use it toward essentials like rent or groceries—not luxury cars or creepy knickknacks.

So, what did we learn from Kody Brown’s latest Cameo? Not much—except that financial advice from reality TV stars comes with a steep price tag and questionable sincerity. And if there’s shade being thrown at Robyn along the way, well, that’s just another layer of Sister Wives drama.

In the end, fans may not be buying what Kody’s selling—literally or figuratively. While he continues to profit from his reality fame, the rest of us are left wondering if Cameo is just his new way of staying relevant now that the Brown family has crumbled and the show’s dynamics have dramatically shifted.

One thing’s clear: viewers haven’t stopped watching—but they have stopped taking Kody seriously. Whether he’s talking mortgages, marriages, or modern love, his advice now lands as little more than a punchline.

So if you’re looking for financial wisdom, maybe skip the $150 Cameo and invest in some good sense instead.