Brody Jenner wishes to clarify his father’sThe gender transformation that Caitlyn Jenner made on television was not based in reality.
During a private time on Fox’s reality show Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test on Wednesday, the 41-year-old discussed the relationship with the other individual, according to Knewz.com.
“I think not having Bruce around growing up and her doing that transition, it was tough just being her son,” Brody said in the episode.
After years of living as a man with his then-wife Kris and their children Kendall and Kylie, Caitlyn, whose real name was Bruce, had a transition in 2015. The 75-year-old also took care of Kourtney, Kim, Khlo, and Rob, Kris’ children from her marriage to her late husband Robert Kardashian Sr.
Brody went on: “I will say he was going through his own struggles, transitioning, and it was all that was put on TV, and there were these moments that we would have that was all filmed, and it just felt very invasive and not very genuine, I would say.”
Brody said that his connection with his father has improved despite the ups and downs: “I received a genuine apology just lately. It was the first apology I had ever received in my life. “I apologize for being absent, and to be honest, it meant a lot.”
Brody also talked about his feelings upon hearing that his gold medal-winning father had chosen to transition and start living as a woman.
“When I found out that Caitlyn, or Bruce, wanted to be Caitlyn, it was sort of a relief,” Brody stated.
He clarified: “I believe that many things about my father and perhaps the reasons he was absent for so long began to make sense, you know, just in my life. Additionally, I believe that having children comes with a certain amount of responsibility because your actions will also affect them.
“I think it really has shaped me to do everything different and to really be there and to be present to my little girl,” Brody said.
The reality star and his fiancée, Tia Blanco, have a one-year-old daughter named Honey.
Brody has already brought up his father’s shortcomings. Brody stated in August 2023 that he wanted to approach his child in a new way.
“I think that what I’m most excited about is doing things differently than my father did,” he said in a YouTube video. I didn’t have the best relationship with Bruce when I was growing up.
Growing up, [Caitlyn] wasn’t really there for me. Therefore, I believe that I am quite thrilled about simply doing the exact opposite, being the best father I can be, and preparing for the adventure.”
“To be completely honest here, I didn’t really know if I could have kids,” Brody added, praising his soon-to-be wife. I simply didn’t know.
“Tia was the most ideal person going into this relationship. My better half is her. I believe the universe operates according to its own plan, and she is the most amazing woman I have ever encountered in my life.”