[Video] Twitter Criticism Erupts During ‘Preachers of LA’ Premiere + Watch the 1st Episode

preachers-of-la-first-episode-the-jasmine-brand-595x385

This week, Oxygen’s highly anticipated reality show, Preachers of LA, premiered it’s first episode. The 60 minute non-scripted show gave viewers a peak inside the lives of popular mega preachers and pastors in the Los Angeles area. Following the lives of cast members:  Bishop Noel Jones, Minister Deitrick Haddon, Bishop Clarence McClendon, Pastor Jay Haizlip, Pastor Wayne Chaney and Bishop Ron Gibson, the first episode kicked off documenting the casts lifestyles on and off the pulpit. And as expected, the show premiered with a ton of buzz on social media outlets including twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Christians and non-religious folk were voiced highly opinionated views, praising and highly criticizing the show. Check out a few highlights.

Screen shot 2013-10-09 at 10.32.16 PM Screen shot 2013-10-09 at 10.31.53 PM Screen shot 2013-10-09 at 10.31.41 PM Screen shot 2013-10-09 at 10.31.29 PM Screen shot 2013-10-09 at 10.31.20 PM Screen shot 2013-10-09 at 10.31.12 PM

 

Screen shot 2013-10-09 at 10.33.45 PM Screen shot 2013-10-09 at 10.33.34 PM Screen shot 2013-10-09 at 10.33.25 PM Screen shot 2013-10-09 at 10.33.18 PM Screen shot 2013-10-09 at 10.33.13 PM

 

Screen shot 2013-10-09 at 10.34.45 PM Screen shot 2013-10-09 at 10.34.36 PM Screen shot 2013-10-09 at 10.34.28 PM Screen shot 2013-10-09 at 10.34.23 PM

Screen shot 2013-10-09 at 10.34.45 PM Screen shot 2013-10-09 at 10.34.36 PM Screen shot 2013-10-09 at 10.34.28 PM

Here’s the first full episode:

While we’re guessing the ratings were high for the season’s premiere, we can’t help but ask, what did you think of the show?
And here’s our interview with cast mate, Bishop Noel Jones: