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Just when you thought Kody Brown couldn’t get any more glib, he shows up to discuss his first wife’s plans to leave Flagstaff with a brand new ring on his finger. In a sneak peek for an upcoming episode of Sister Wives, Kody Brown is sporting a brand new piece of jewelry, and Meri Brown noticed. The ring is more than just a ring, though. It seems to indicate that he has completely moved on from his first three wives, despite the Brown family patriarch making noise about wanting to reconcile with Janelle Brown. 

Meri Brown calls out Kody Brown for wearing a different ring 

Meri Brown is finally ready to give up the ghost of her marriage and move on. In a sneak peek of the Oct. 8 episode of Sister Wives obtained by Entertainment Tonight, Meri meets up with Kody and his chaperone, Robyn Brown, to discuss her plans to move her clothing business to Parowan, Utah. Kody couldn’t have cared less that Meri was moving on. Meri wasn’t surprised by that response; she expected it. However, she was shocked by a shiny, new signet ring on his finger. 

Meri Brown and Kody Brown look at each other with concern in an early season of 'Sister Wives'. Their marriage may have already been on the rocks.
Meri and Kody Brown | TLC/YouTube

Meri calls out Kody Brown’s new accessory in the scene, noting that it’s not “his ring.” While Kody didn’t want to discuss his new purchase, it’s certainly important. The ring indicates he’s moved on completely from his other wives. 

Kody Brown’s new ring seems to be a secret he and Robyn Brown are in on 

Kody and Robyn Brown are a monogamous couple. They’ve been a monogamous couple for much longer than they wish to admit. Kody Brown’s new ring is just the latest proof of that. While Kody seemed irritated with Meri calling out his unique jewelry, it was clear Robyn Brown was more than familiar with it. 

During the awkward conversation, Robyn and Kody looked at each other knowingly. At one point, Robyn even jumped in to point out that it was a “cool ring.” That statement alone seems to indicate that either Robyn was around when Kody purchased the item or that she bought it for him. 

The new accessory seems to be replacing his original wedding band 

The ring isn’t just a new piece of jewelry for Kody Brown. The father of 18 has replaced the Claddagh ring he spent years wearing with the new signet ring. The Brown family used Claddagh rings as wedding bands, with all four family members wearing one when their plural marriage was stable. 

Meri Brown, Robyn Brown, Janelle Brown and Christine Brown embrace for a prmotional photo for 'Sister Wives'
Meri Brown, Robyn Brown, Janelle Brown and Christine Brown | TLC/YouTube
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Meri Brown has been spotted without the band on her finger for years. Christine Brown followed. Now, Kody Brown has chucked his original Claddagh for this new ring. It would seem that the Sister Wives star is using the ring as his new wedding band, specifically for his monogamous marriage. We imagine Robyn is well aware of its significance. Kody’s estranged wives are clearly not in the know. 

New episodes of Sister Wives air on TLC every Sunday at 10 p.m. New episodes are also available simultaneously on Max and discovery+. 

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