DeVon Franklin’s ‘Divorced Sistas’ Role Has Some Folks Confused

Tyler Perry‘s “Sistas” universe expanded with “Divorced Sistas” early June, starring an ensemble cast including LeToya Luckett, Khadeen Indréa, and DeVon Franklin. But Franklin’s character, Pastor Jeff, has some viewers shaking their heads in sheer confusion… and conviction.

If you don’t watch, Rasheda (Luckett) and Jeff are in a troubled marriage. The first episode started off with a bang when Jeff’s mistress confessed her affair to Rasheda, in addition to fan theories about whether Pastor Jeff might be “on the down-low.” According to some folks, Meagan Good’s ex-husband Franklin, who began preaching at the age of 15 and often speaks of his devotion to Christianity, portraying a non-straight character is a problem.

The Neighborhood Talk posted a clip of the show, with the text: “Why would a pastor take this role” with three melting-face emojis. Many people in the comments agreed. “Nah I think as a pastor he could of passed on that one,” one person wrote. “Megan Good up 1000 points lmaooo,” a second Instagram user said, while a third penned, “it threw me.” One person commented how they “don’t think it’s a sin to take the job, but I do however believe if you’re a pastor, that should mean your first priority is saving souls, so I’d personally only take roles that are uplifting and represent my character in real life. If the role is “not of God” I’d decline.. UNLESS I no longer want to be a leader in the Christian realm.”

Franklin, who is a Seventh-day Adventist and ordained minister, often incorporates his faith and spiritual principles into his work and public appearances. Which makes his character’s suspected sexuality a point of contention with some fans.

Folks on X shared similar sentiments.

I was tuned in to #DivorcedSistas until they introduced Devon Franklin’s character as a [possible] DL brother.

I’m so sick of seeing this shit.

And I don’t understand how he’s even comfortable playing that role.

— Inimitable_jae (@Cocoa_Blend) July 5, 2025

Pastor Devon Franklin being in Divorced Sistas and the character he portrays rubs me the wrong way . .

— NELICA the GREAT 👑 (@xo_QueenChanel) July 3, 2025

But, not everyone agreed.

“It’s calling ACTING, people,” one person defended. Another added: “Because it’s a role, not his story. Yall need to wake up and touch grass,” while someone else agreed, writing: “Because it’s a role 🙄 y’all to holy omg.” Other comments supporting Franklin included, “Look up the definition of an Actor. Then you will find your answer,” “Y’all have a problem with EVERYTHING,” and “Yall too strict for me!! Are yall seriously upset with this man for acting and getting paid??? IKYFL.”

The film producer was a regular on “The Dr. Oz Show,” where he offered advice about faith, spiritual wellness, and relationships. Franklin, who proposed to Maria Castillo in December 2024 during a vacation in Maui, was named to Oprah’s SuperSoul100 list of visionaries and influential leaders. He was first married to Meagan Good for nine years before he filed for divorce. The couple stated they remained chaste prior to their marriage, and even co-authored a book about it, “The Wait: A Powerful Practice for Finding the Love of Your Life and the Life You Love” in 2015.

Franklin said that he does not regret writing the New York Times bestseller, despite their divorce, believing its core message about delayed gratification and faith still holds value for others.