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DeVon Franklin Says He Was Catfished on His First Post-Divorce Date as He Promotes Audible Original 'Be True'

In a TikTok clip ahead of the Jan. 29 release, he reflects on the fear of divorce, revealing the complexities of dating as a public faith figure.

Overview

  • Franklin says he turned to dating apps immediately after his 2022 divorce from Meagan Good and joked that he needed his swipe to be blessed.
  • He recounts being "ghostfished" after talking to a woman on Snapchat for nearly five months without ever meeting in person.
  • In the live performance clip, he describes intense fear and a sense of potential failure as he contemplated ending his marriage.
  • He shared a dating anecdote about objecting to a partner’s continuing thirst-trap posts, calling it a red flag.
  • Franklin married fitness coach Maria Castillo in August 2025, while Good married actor Jonathan Majors earlier that year, as he now promotes Be True: My Journey from Breakdown to Breakthrough.