Sister Wives’ Kody Brown HUMILIATED on Special Forces – BIG MOUTH Gets Him in BIG TROUBLE

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The premiere episode of Special Forces created plenty of buzz—and most of it revolved around Cody Brown. This season’s cast is already a mix of controversial personalities: Teresa Giudice (Real Housewives), Jussie Smollett, Johnny Manziel, Brittany Cartwright (Vanderpump Rules/The Valley), Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson and her husband, Eric & Jessie James Decker, and of course Cody, the star of Sister Wives. Yet within minutes of screen time, Cody managed to outshine—and out-annoy—everyone else, even Teresa, who is usually the loudest in the room.

The show is designed to mimic grueling special forces training, pushing contestants both physically and mentally. But instead of focusing on stamina, teamwork, or resilience, Cody chose to dominate with his voice. He barked instructions, told people how to breathe, how to climb hills, how to finish tasks—as though he were the only competent leader. His nonstop commentary quickly irritated his fellow cast members, especially Johnny Manziel, a Heisman Trophy–winning quarterback who definitely didn’t need Cody teaching him how to… breathe.

The most shocking moment came with a classic “Cody-ism.” He announced: “I don’t mean to sound sexist, but I’ll say this: men want respect, women want love. I don’t care if you love me—I just want respect.” The remark, tone-deaf and outdated, was instantly branded sexist. In a cast that included female Olympic gold medalists, it sounded especially dismissive and condescending. Viewers flooded Twitter and Reddit: “Cody being misogynistic as usual,” “I haven’t even watched Sister Wives, but one episode of Special Forces confirms he’s terrible,” “He’s so arrogant it’s painful.”

Even the drill sergeants lost patience. One barked “Shut the f** up!”* and warned it was Cody’s last chance, after he kept lecturing Johnny Manziel mid-task. When Cody’s face was shoved into the mud, many fans admitted it was the most satisfying moment of the episode.

While Cody tried to prove his “manhood,” other cast members created different impressions. Teresa Giudice—known for flipping tables—was surprisingly subdued, though one sergeant bluntly called her “stupid” after assigning her toilet duty. Jussie Smollett, still tainted by the fake hate-crime scandal, quickly became a target of suspicion. Cody seized on this, asking: “Jussie who? Smollett? Yeah, the tabloids are full of you. Second chances, huh?” His attempt to deflect attention onto Jussie only reinforced his own smugness. In fact, Cody, Jussie, and Johnny soon formed the unofficial trio of the “most disliked” cast members.

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To be fair, Cody did finish the physical challenges. He didn’t collapse or give up, and he even encouraged teammates. But his arrogance drowned out any positives. He constantly talked about doing the show “to prove he’s still a man” and “to inspire his kids,” despite his well-documented estrangement from many of his children. That contradiction made his words ring hollow.

Meanwhile, Brittany Cartwright was the first to quit. Exhausted, nauseous, and out of shape, she walked away early. Some critics mocked her, but most sympathized, pointing out her tough personal life—motherhood, divorce from Jax Taylor, and emotional stress. At least Brittany left quietly, without stealing all the oxygen from the room.

Ironically, Cody later admitted: “I don’t have the mental toughness for this. If I could redo it, I would.” This confession raised doubts about how far he’ll last. Yet previews show him continuing into boxing challenges in later episodes, so viewers aren’t rid of him just yet.

The next morning, U.S. tabloids blasted headlines such as:

“Cody Brown branded sexist on Special Forces”
“Fans furious at Cody Brown after Episode 1”
“Special Forces: Brittany quits, Teresa called stupid, Cody sparks backlash with sexist remark”

For longtime Sister Wives viewers, none of this was surprising. But for newcomers, Special Forces became their first exposure to Cody’s arrogance, ego, and constant need to dominate—and they immediately disliked him.

In summary, Episode 1 of Special Forces revealed:

Cody Brown as “villain number one”, thanks to sexist comments, arrogance, and nonstop lecturing.
Jussie Smollett and Johnny Manziel joining him in the “least-liked trio,” though Cody still leads in sheer obnoxiousness.
Brittany Cartwright quitting early, but without controversy.
Teresa Giudice unexpectedly subdued, in contrast to her fiery reputation.
Online audiences uniting to drag Cody, turning him into the season’s most hated presence.

If Cody’s mission was to “prove his manhood,” the only thing he proved is that he’s loud, self-important, and deeply out of touch. Episode 1 essentially became the Cody Brown Show—an unintentional showcase of his arrogance, punctuated by the single moment viewers truly enjoyed: watching him get shoved face-first into the mud.