Comedian John Crist apologizes for 'sexual sin' as he is forced to call off the remaining dates of his comedy tour after he was embroiled in the sex scandal.
- Nov 8, 2019
AceShowbiz - Singer Lauren Alaina's comedian ex, John Crist, has scrapped the remainder of his 2019 tour dates after he was hit with allegations of inappropriate sexual behaviour towards multiple women.
The YouTube personality has also apologised for "sexual sin" and "addiction struggles," revealing he is undergoing ongoing treatment for his problems.
The news comes a day after Charisma News published a report, in which five women accused Crist of exploiting his "Christian reputation and platform" to "harass, manipulate and exploit young women."
The accusations include having sex with married women and offering up concert tickets in exchange for sexual favours.
Crist did not attempt to deny the Charisma News story, but he has released a statement via email, which reads: "Over the past number of years, various women have accused me of behavior that has been hurtful to them. While I am not guilty of everything I've been accused of, I confess to being guilty of this - I have treated relationships with women far too casually, in some cases even recklessly."
"My behavior has been destructive and sinful. I've sinned against God, against women and the people who I love the most. I have violated my own Christian beliefs, convictions and values, and have hurt many people in the process. I am sorry for the hurt and pain I have caused these women and will continue to seek their forgiveness. I have also hurt the name of Jesus and have sought His forgiveness."
Crist and Alaina split earlier this year after a four-month romance.
It is not clear if the allegations against him and his statement will affect the release of an upcoming Netflix comedy special, titled "I Ain't Prayin' for That", and a book, "Untag Me", set to drop in March 2020.
