Kody Brown’s confessional in the latest Sister Wives episode has stirred up serious controversy. While discussing his rocky relationships, Kody made a startling comment.

It sent fans reeling. Reflecting on his son-in-law Caleb Brush, who is married to Kody’s daughter Maddie, Kody shockingly said, “He was like family.” This seemingly innocent statement has set off alarm bells for viewers.

The use of the past tense in describing Caleb, someone who is very much still married to Maddie, was hard to ignore. Fans quickly took to social media, accusing Kody of signaling that he no longer sees his children with his ex-wives as part of his family.

Many believe Kody’s choice of words was not a slip but a reflection of how deeply fractured his family has become. One outraged fan wrote, “Kody has completely abandoned his kids and it’s heartbreaking to watch him deny it.”