CARL Lentz is “utilizing each useful resource he has left” to land his personal TV deal after being fired from Hillsong Church when his explosive dishonest scandal was uncovered.
Two months after he lost his job, the previous pastor is making an attempt to transition into the entertainment industry to “rebuild his picture,” a supply near Carl solely advised The Solar.
Carl is ‘utilizing each useful resource’ to land a TV deal Credit score: Getty Photos – Getty
Carl is making an attempt to ‘rebuild his picture’ with an leisure profession Credit score: ABC
The ex senior church leader reportedly sought assist for a month at a middle on account of his “psychological well being” and now, is prioritizing his skilled life.
“Carl’s predominant focus proper now’s his profession,” an insider near the father-of-three mentioned.
The supply continued: “He knew he needed to search assist and now that he has he desires to make use of the entire consideration he’s acquired to spice up his profession.
“His identify is larger than ever and he is aware of that. He’s attempting to make use of that for his benefit.”
The previous Hillsong chief has completed varied TV and radio present gigsCredit score: Getty Photos – Getty
Carl has been married to his spouse, Laura Lentz, for over 17 years Credit score: Getty Photos – Getty
The informant revealed that Carl is “utilizing each supply he has left to get his personal TV present to rebuild his picture.”
“He has one or two heavyweights in his nook however for probably the most half, everybody has deserted him and nobody has been prepared to assist him.
“He’s reached out himself to producers and studio execs attempting to see who will chunk. To date, nobody desires to the touch him,” the insider added.
A rep for Carl was not instantly obtainable for remark when contacted by The Solar.
Justin Bieber was shut pals with Carl earlier than ‘reducing all ties’Credit score: Getty Photos – Getty
Carl and his spouse, Laura Lentz, share three youngsters collectively Credit score: Instagram
Since each Carl and wife Laura Lentz misplaced their jobs at Hillsong following his dishonest scandal, the household moved from New York City to Los Angeles with their three children.
In December, The Solar solely revealed that film mogul Tyler Perry paid nearly $100,000 to accommodate the Lentz household in a luxurious seashore residence.
Following the family’s cross-country move, the “fame-hungry” former pastor has tried to pursue a profession in showbiz.
A number of insiders near Carl, 42, have confirmed he’s motivated by “fame and cash.”
Tyler Perry paid ‘almost $100K to accommodate the Lentz household in LA’
The informant mentioned: “He’ll proceed to exploit it for so long as he can as a result of he is aware of nothing will be completed in regards to the injury he’s brought about his fame on the church.
“So as an alternative, he desires to make use of this as a chance to advance his profession in different methods and change into the massive star he thinks he’s.”
The insider mentioned the father-of-three’s “dream” is to have “a faith-based Netflix sequence” nonetheless, the streaming platform has “not but taken a gathering with him.
“Carl’s additionally gunning for a actuality TV present however has not come shut to creating that occur but.”
Carl has made appearances on varied TV exhibits, together with with Oprah Credit score: OWN
The disgraced ex church chief additionally went on The ViewCredit score: ABC
Carl is not any stranger to being in entrance of the cameras Credit score: Comedy Central
“He was relying on a few of his well-known pals to assist him with this in LA however after this dishonest scandal, nobody will take his calls,” it was mentioned of his future skilled plans.
A separate supply added that Justin Bieber’s ex-mentor was “engaged on a couple of tasks on the West Coast earlier than transferring to LA, together with TV ideas.”
Whereas one other insider alleged he’ll: “possible additionally hit the talking circuit and do some TV stuff after laying low for some time, cash and fame are his motivators.”
The “rockstar pastor,” as he has been referred to up to now, is no stranger to the limelight as he has garnered a wave of media consideration over time.
Carl admitted to dishonest on his wife-of-17-years in November Credit score: Instagram
The Solar solely revealed that Ranin claimed to have an affair with Carl Credit score: Instagram
Carl has gone on TV exhibits resembling The View, Comedy Central and did a sit-down with Oprah Winfrey about his private life.
He has additionally been pictured over time on quite a few pink carpets and boasts about his famous pals on social media.
In November, The Sun exclusively spoke to Ranin, a 34-year-old designer from New York City who opened up about dating the married church leader for over five months.
Hillsong introduced days earlier than the famous Christian figure was not a member of the church on account of “ethical failures” and “breach of belief.”
