14 DAY TRIAL // Television network TLC is standing behind its latest reality show, “Sister Wives,” which documents the life of Kody Brown and his 3 wives: by saying it will continue shooting even if the entire family is put behind bars.
Yesterday, it emerged that Utah authorities were investigating Brown and his 3 wives (soon to become 4) for felony bigamy, which could even mean they’d be sent to jail for breaking the law, if found guilty.
While the Browns insist doing the reality show was their decision – and a good one while at it, for all the risks it entails – TLC says it will continue shooting even if they’re sent to jail, HollyBaby reports.
Of course, one can’t help noting, should that truly turn out to be the case, it would make sense because TLC would get even bigger ratings with the scandal than it did with the season premiere.
“The star of TLC’s Sister Wives, 41-year-old Kody Brown, could be thrown in jail if he’s found guilty of practicing polygamy in his hometown of Lehi, Utah. But even if the husband with four wives is put behind bars, TLC won’t pull the show,” the aforementioned e-zine notes.
“A spokesperson for the show revealed that in spite of the investigation into the lives of Kody and his four wives – Meri, Janelle, Christine and Robyn – they will continue airing the show,” the report says.
Polygamy is illegal in all states – with the Browns risking up to 5 years in jail for breaking the law. Still, in the chase for ratings, TLC seems willing to risk everything.
As we also noted the other day, “Sister Wives” pulled in 2.3 million viewers on the season premiere, which is precisely what brought the case to the attention of authorities.
In his defense, Kody Brown said that he wasn’t advocating for the polygamous lifestyle (on the contrary, actually) and stated his conviction that his religion would prevent authorities from prosecuting him.
They, on the other hand, said that not only were the Browns living in illegality, but their were also flaunting their illegal lifestyle in front of television cameras, for millions of people to see.