DeVon Franklin, a real-life pastor and inspirational speaker, has fans doing a double-take after his surprising new role in Tyler Perry’s Divorced Sistas.

Devon Franklin’s ‘Divorced Sistas’ Role: A Pastor On The Down Low?

The new spin-off series “Tyler Perry’s Divorced Sistas, started streaming on BET+ on June 10, 2025.

In the drama series, Franklin plays Pastor Jeff—a man of God caught in a shocking affair that rocks his marriage and the church. The first episode immediately introduces the drama when a woman publicly confesses to having an affair with a married man, seemingly pointing to Pastor Jeff.

However, that wasn’t the biggest shocker. In Episode 2, things escalate when Pastor Jeff’s wife, Rasheda (played by LeToya Luckett), snatches his phone. She accidentally dials a man who answers with a distinct,

“Are you in the car, babe? Can you talk…”

This moment has left viewers questioning whether Franklin’s new character is portraying a pastor on the down low (DL).

Devon Franklin Speaks On Immortal Role In ‘Divorced Sistas’

Los Angeles Pastor has spoken openly about the challenge of taking the role with his recent appearance at the BET Awards during his interview with “Way Up with Angela Yee“.

Franklin shared that as an actor, it was important for him to tell complex stories, even ones that might stir conversation.

“People expect pastors to be perfect,” he said in a behind-the-scenes clip. “But this show pulls the curtain back on what happens when real people fall.”

Devon Franklin’s Surprising Role In Divorced Sistas Sparks Online Reactions

Franklin’s portrayal in ‘Divorced Sistas’ has sparked a mix of praise and disbelief.

While some viewers applauded his acting and the show’s complex storytelling, others were visibly surprised to see the real-life Pastor in such a morally conflicted role.

In a 15-second clip on threads, profile user name @recludere_ asked,

Is this… is this Devon Franklin? The Pastor whose congregation dragged his former wife for wearing her arms out? He took this role?

Another user by the name of @yuhhhhhh12345 commented,

Tyler Perry’s weird obsession with making the most heterosexual presenting successful black men DL gays is very alarming.

A user by the name of @shani92 said,

I know this ain’t who I think it is ???

As upcoming episodes promise more revelations, fans are eagerly awaiting answers.

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