Kody Brown is stepping far away from the polygamist drama of Sister Wives and into an entirely new battlefield. The TLC star, best known for his complicated family dynamics, has signed on as one of 18  celebrity recruits for the latest season of Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test on FOX. The reality competition series strips away luxury, forcing contestants to face brutal military-style challenges. They push them to their breaking points.

From extreme weather to grueling endurance exercises, the recruits must rely solely on mental toughness and resilience to survive. In the newly released trailer, Kody surprised fans by admitting, “There’s a bad side of me that I just want to burn down.” For years, viewers have criticized his behavior on Sister Wives, accusing him of being controlling or dismissive with his family. Now, Kody seems ready to confront those same flaws in an environment where there’s no room to hide.

Sister Wives: Did Kody Brown Join Special Forces Because of Garrison’s Death?

Kody Brown’s decision to join Special Forces has sparked speculation among fans, with many believing he did it to honor his late son, Garrison. Viewers think Kody may be trying to reconnect by experiencing the kind of military training Garrison endured. This feels touching on the surface.

However, skeptics question his motives, pointing to his long history of avoiding accountability. Some believe he’s using the show as a way to repair his damaged image after Garrison’s tragic passing. Whether it’s a genuine attempt at healing or another self-serving move, fans remain divided on Kody’s true intentions.

Sister Wives: Kody Brown Finally Accepts His Flaws!

Sister Wives star Kody Brown is swapping family drama for military drills in FOX’s Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test. In the trailer for the upcoming season, Kody made a surprising confession, admitting there’s “a bad side of me.” The show places 18 celebrities through grueling, military-style training and exposes their vulnerabilities. For Kody, the experience seems less about proving toughness and more about confronting the flaws that fans of Sister Wives have long pointed out.

The trailer shows Kody pushed to his limits, including a boxing match against another recruit. The fight ends quickly when Directing Staff steps in to stop the punches, signaling that Kody may not have fared well in the ring. The moment reflects the larger challenge of the show, that is, testing not only physical stamina but also emotional endurance. For someone known for his stubborn personality on TLC, the sight of Kody humbled and physically overmatched stands out.

In a later interview, Kody admitted the experience exposed his deep weaknesses. He further explained that the staff deliberately pressed on his emotional and mental vulnerabilities until he broke down. Although he described the journey as humiliating, he also said it gave him perspective. The hardship, he noted, left him humbled and ultimately grateful. He called the experience made “the rest of his life sweet .”

It remains unclear whether Kody completed the season. Special Forces doesn’t eliminate contestants but allows them to leave voluntarily or due to injury. He’ll compete alongside reality stars Teresa and Gia Giudice, Eva Marcille, Brittany Cartwright, and Jussie Smollett. The new season premieres September 25 on FOX, just days before Sister Wives returns on TLC.