KODY WHO? Sister Wives fans are convinced Meri Brown quietly revealed new boyfriend in cuddly new photos from weekend getaway
SISTER Wives star Meri Brown has fans buzzing after being spotted smiling next to a mystery man.
Meri is officially back on the market after leaving her polygamist husband Kody Brown.
Meri Brown smiled as she stood next to a mystery man
The Sister Wives star has divorced polygamist husband Kody Brown
The Sister Wives star shared a selfie with a mystery man who many thought could be her new boyfriend.
The 52-year-old practically glowed as she wrapped her arms around the hunky man, who was later identified as Jon-David “JD” Crawford from Hawaii.
While not going into detail about his visit, Meri did thank him for a good time.
“One of my favorite moments from the weekend was hanging out with one of my favorite people!” she captioned her photo. “This guy is kind, genuine, and authentic, a true friend.
“If you don’t have one of these humans in your life, one that has your back, one that no matter what time passes, it’s like no time passed at all, you should get yourself one!”
A flattered JD was the top reply in the comments section.
JD said: “LOL, Meri … you totally made this trip killer fun! We escaped the escape room, something I haven’t been able to do by myself!
“Can’t wait til you come to Hawaii again – I got us some plans! Let’s go!!!!!!!!”
Other fans in the comment section were wondering if Meri got herself a new man.
“Boyfriend? I hope so,” one person bluntly said. “So nice looking together.”
Another added: “Please tell me you’re more than just friends. He’s hot! You deserve such happiness in your life.”
While a third wondered: “Is this is a soft launch??”
Fans were shipping the two hard, but sadly for them, JD appears to be already married.
He and his husband, Philip Amer Kelley-Crawford, apparently run a dance studio outside of Honolulu, Hawaii.
MERI M.I.A.
Meri has been enjoying her new single life away from Kody and is set to leave the 54-year-old and her reality lifestyle behind.
The U.S Sun has exclusively learned Meri will “hardly make any appearances” on the show’s new season after her split from Kody.
On the One on One special that aired earlier this year, Kody gave a bombshell interview about how he was no longer “spiritually” married to Meri and Janelle.
A Sister Wives expert who has multiple production sources spilled the tea about what fans can expect.
“[Producers] did not know that this was going to fall out so badly,” Pauline Bithell, co-host of the Tender Loving Care…? podcast with Kate Chindlund, told The U.S. Sun, after speaking to production sources.
“Fans are interested in Meri, but the last season she’s been so much put aside by Kody. I definitely think she’s rejuvenated now with this bed and breakfast [Lizzie’s Heritage Inn in Parowan, Utah] and she will be featured.”
Pauline then claimed that since Meri’s B&B has become her focus, she’ll only “be featured a little bit” and “hardly makes any appearances.”
MERRY MERI
Meri was the first wife of Kody Brown who was featured prominently on Sister Wives.
She and Kody were legally married in 1990, even though they did later divorce.
Prior to her separation from Kody, Meri made a lengthy post on Instagram expressing how she felt estranged from Kody.
In her Instagram post, she stated: “A few months ago, I used the word ‘estranged’ regarding my relationship, in a conversation with a friend. It was the first time I had vocalized it, and it felt…. honest.
“It was hard to use, and yet somewhat freeing. I know where my relationship is, I’m not oblivious to that. I will always look for the best in people and situations and hope they see it too.
“I want to protect people, their emotions, the tough situations. I have never been, nor will I ever be, the person who will sit and publicly trash someone or something. So if you start reading this and think that’s what you’re going to get here, you’ll be disappointed.”
Meri continued: “I try not to put labels on things but over the past few months as that ‘certain TV show’ has been airing, I’ve been labeled. I’ve been called by viewers, desperate, pathetic, embarrassing, told I have no worth and no value, and a plethora of other things that I won’t even mention here.
“In actuality, what you’ve seen is me no longer being silent. What you’ve seen is me using my voice to have fun and bring humor to a not-so-perfect situation.
“The truth is, I KNOW my value. I KNOW my worth. Who I AM, what I want in life, what I aspire to be, and what I feel like I’m doing a pretty dang good job at, is being happy.
“I don’t let things around me that aren’t ‘perfect’ get me down, because my inner peace and joy is more important to me than that. I surround myself with people who match or exceed my energy.
“I have friends, co-workers, colleagues, mentors, who fill my cup, and I hope in some way I’m filling theirs. I engage in positive conversations and situations. I dream with the LID OFF! I have plans and goals and aspirations that make me happy and fulfilled. I work toward those dreams daily. I overcome, I succeed, I win.
“And, I’m happy with myself.”
Meri was Kody’s first wife
She shared a lengthy goodbye after leaving him
