Kody Brown's 'Sexist' Comments Spark Outrage on Special Forces Premiere
Kody Brown's Sexist Slip-Up Sparks Backlash on Special Forces: World's Toughest Test
The drama is heating up on Special Forces: World's Toughest Test, and this time it's not just about the grueling challenges or the contestants' physical limits. The show has been embroiled in controversy after Kody Brown, the 56-year-old patriarch of the reality TV family Sister Wives, made some shocking comments that have left fans and viewers alike fuming.
In a jaw-dropping confession on the season four premiere, Kody revealed his thoughts on what makes a man "good" – and it's not exactly what you'd expect from a polygamist who has been married to four women. When asked about why he joined the competition series, Brown let slip that he thinks men want to be respected and women want to be loved. Yes, you read that right.
"I'm gonna say this at the risk of sounding sexist, but I think men want to be respected and women want to be loved," he declared on Fox's Special Forces. "I don't care if you love me. I care if you respect me."
The Sister Wives star continued to open up about what makes a "good" man, stating that it's all about doing the hard things and proving oneself. "To do the hard things, is to be good at being a man. And every once in a while, you need just proof of who you are," he said, leaving many wondering if this was just another example of his misogynistic views.
Social media erupted with outrage, with fans taking to X (formerly Twitter) to share their disgust and disappointment. "Excited for non #sisterwives fans to experience the misogyny and foolery of Kody Brown," one user wrote. Another simply typed, "Kody Brown being sexist as always #specialforcesfox."
But it's not just Kody's comments that have raised eyebrows – his appearance on Special Forces has also sparked concerns about his motivation for joining the show. With 18 kids to care for (yes, you read that right – 18!), many fans are wondering if this is all just a publicity stunt to get more attention.
When asked about why he decided to join the competition series, Brown revealed that it was all about setting an example for his children. "I want my children to see that I can do the impossible still," he said, before adding, "Keep the old man out." But is this really just a case of Kody wanting to prove himself, or is there more to it?
According to sources close to the Brown family, Kody's wife Robyn was initially hesitant about his decision to join Special Forces. When asked if she had given her blessing, Brown revealed that it wasn't exactly a straightforward conversation. "My wife, Robyn, when the show was introduced to us, she was like, 'I don't think I want you to do that and we've got to have a discussion,'" he explained.
However, it seems that Kody's mind was already made up – and poor Robyn didn't stand a chance of changing his mind. "There ended up not being a discussion," Brown confessed. "It just became an assumption from then on."
When asked if she had given her explicit approval for him to join the show, Brown revealed that it wasn't exactly a resounding yes. "I think when she saw, when I showed her or told her what it would be similar to or what I thought it would be like, she was like, 'Oh, this is one of those things that you are going to do and I'm not going to be able to stop you.'"
As the drama unfolds on Special Forces: World's Toughest Test, fans will be watching with bated breath to see if Kody Brown can really hold his own against the competition. But one thing's for sure – this season is shaping up to be a wild ride!