Entertainment TV 'Sister Wives' : Kody Brown Nearly Tried Rekindling Marriage to Meri — but Christine Objected It turns out, Meri had no idea Kody was momentarily open to giving their relationship another chance By Dory Jackson Dory Jackson Instagram Twitter Website Dory Jackson is an Associate Editor for PEOPLE's digital TV team. While at the brand, she's had the opportunity to interview a long list of celebrities, from Kate Hudson to Pierce Brosnan to Billy Porter. She also recaps popular TV shows like The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and Vanderpump Rules.The New York-based Maryland native graduated from Randolph-Macon College in May 2016 with a focus in Communication Studies and Journalism. She came to PEOPLE in March 2021 after working at a number of major news companies, including Newsweek and Us Weekly. She also previously co-hosted a podcast called "Idol Nation." People Editorial Guidelines Published on December 12, 2022 08:00 AM Share Tweet Pin Email Kody Brown once considered giving his romantic relationship with Meri Brown another shot. In a supertease for the upcoming Sister Wives: One on One special, host Sukanya Krishnan asked Meri, 51, about whether she knew there "was a moment in the past" where Kody, 53, "thought about reconciling" their relationship. Meri said in response, "I don't know what you're talking about." But the interviewer also asked Kody's fourth wife, Robyn Brown, whether she thought the reconciliation would have happened if his now-ex Christine Brown didn't "object" to it. "Yeah," Robyn, 44, said. "'Cause when Kody says and thinks that type of stuff, it usually happens." Meri Brown/Instagram; TLC; Christine Brown/Instagram Reacting to the claims that she opposed the idea, Christine, 51, said that it's all "a lie." "That's not me," she continued. "I would never do that." Sister Wives' Christine Brown Wouldn't Wish Her Relationship with Kody 'on Any Friend of Mine' The moment in question was also addressed during a teaser released at the end of Sunday's episode. Kody told his side of things, saying, "[I was] in this place where I might reconcile with Meri." But the moment appeared to be short-lived because "Christine lost her s--- that day." Meri, however, said she "never knew about that moment with him. Kody Brown and Christine Brown. Gabe Ginsberg/FilmMagic More revelations about the pair's dynamic were revealed in Sunday's episode. As Kody took issue with the lack of support he's received from the family, he spoke on Meri's own loyalty. "Ironically, Meri's trying to support me and I don't want to be in a relationship with her anymore," he admitted in a confessional. Sister Wives' Kody Brown Admits He Doesn't 'Want to Be in a Relationship' with First Wife Meri Anymore Ida Mae Astute/Walt Disney Television via Getty Images Meri is Kody's first wife in his polygamous marriage. The pair wed in 1990 and share child Leon Brown. Their relationship eventually became platonic. Kody also has two estranged wives: Christine announced their separation in November 2021, and Janelle confirmed the pair's separation in a sneak peek for the upcoming tell-all special. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Sister Wives airs Sundays at 10 p.m. ET on TLC.