Televangelist seeks love on reality show

The ex-husband of televangelist Juanita Bynum is recasting his new reality show and will be counseling couples even as he courts the would-be new Mrs. Thomas Weeks. "The Holy Hook Up: Who Will Be the Next Mrs. Weeks?" will track Bishop Thomas W. Weeks III's search for love, but he will also share the stage, coaching singles and other brokenhearted couples and drawing on his experience as an author, minister and twice-divorced man. Casting for the 30-minute show, which will feature four couples, begins Tuesday. Weeks appeared on the nationally syndicated Tom Joyner Morning show to talk about the series and told listeners, "It's going to be a very tasteful, five-star presentation."

(Associated Press)

Televangelist's husband pleads guilty to assault

The husband of televangelist Juanita Bynum pleaded guilty today to assaulting her, and was sentenced to three years of probation. Thomas W. Weeks III entered the plea in Superior Court in Atlanta to a single count of aggravated assault. Weeks was charged with beating Bynum in the parking lot of an Atlanta hotel in August.

Televangelist forgives accused-batterer husband

Evangelist and gospel singer Juanita Bynum says she forgives her husband, who is accused beating her outside an Atlanta hotel. Thomas W. Weeks III -- known to his followers as Bishop Weeks -- faces charges for allegedly choking Bynum, pushing her to the ground and kicking and stomping on her. Police say the confrontation happened August 21st during an argument in which the estranged couple tried to reconcile. Bynum says she wants to go from being a victim of domestic violence to an advocate.