Sister Wives is officially returning for season 21, and Janelle Brown will be part of it—despite her mixed feelings about sticking around. Mykelti Brown spilled the details on a recent podcast, confirming the show's future while hinting at changes in filming. Fans are buzzing: will Janelle stay for the long haul, or is this her graceful exit?
Oh, the drama never ends with the Browns! Just when fans thought Sister Wives might wrap up after season 20, TLC is serving up season 21. Mykelti Brown and her hubby Tony Padron dropped the tea on the Growing Up in Polygamy podcast, assuring listeners: “There will be guaranteed one more season for sure.” And get this—she admitted it might go “beyond more than one,” though even she has “no idea” how many. 😏
But the real scoop? Janelle Brown is confirmed to return. Mykelti, who’s got the inside track, said flat-out: “Janelle will be a part of the new season coming out.” Yet, it's not all smooth sailing. The filming schedule has flipped the script—no more rigid two weeks on, two weeks off routine that's defined the past 15-16 years. Instead, it's “very, very miniscule” and “sporadic,” especially over the last six months.
Janelle's been airing her thoughts on social media, hinting at big changes. In one post, she reflected: “Leaving the show… leaving a marriage… starting over at an age where everyone expects you to have it all figured out.” She added: “I kept looking at the pieces and thinking something must be wrong with me.” Another time: “After the cameras went away, I realized how much of my identity had been shaped by what people thought they knew and rebuilding after that … honestly it takes time.”
Mykelti nailed Janelle's vibe perfectly: some days, she's all in—“Yes, let’s do five more seasons!”—and others, she's over it, wanting to “focus on my grandbabies” or her Taeda Farms life in North Carolina. “She goes back and forth,” Mykelti explained. It's messy, it's real, and honestly? Relatable AF. Fans adore Janelle but just want her happy. So, is season 21 her fresh start or final bow? Spill your thoughts! 🔥