Israel Houghton Confirms Relationship With Adrienne Bailon One Month After Divorce

A month ago, popular gospel singer, Israel Houghton, took to his Facebook page to announce that he is officially divorced from his wife of 20 years, Meleasa Houghton, revealing their marriage crashed because he sinned and failed several years ago (read here).

Prior to his announcement, there had been rumours he had an affair with a famous singer and his wife caught wind of it, leading to their long separation.

Now, the Grammy award-winning singer who claimed to be in the process of restoration is in the news again. Few days ago, interesting photos of him and TV personality, Adrienne Bailon, surfaced online, attracting lots of backlash.

It was also revealed he was friends with her ex-fiance, Lenny Santiago.

Subsequently, Israel took to his Facebook page again to confirm they are indeed dating and dispel claims that she is responsible for the collapse of his 20-year-old marriage. Read his post below…

In the midst of all that’s going on in the world… Suffering, terrorism, deciding a future for our country, and making the world safer; It is sad that I am even having to address this matter… I understand that gossip and salacious untrue speculative stories are far more interesting and entertaining than the truth & facts. But, it’s incredibly unfair to allow someone to carry the burden, blame & shame of something they had nothing to do with…
I met Adrienne Bailon a bit over 2 years ago, we worked together & became friends… Our circles connected & we remained good friends. From a friendship, as two single adults we have very recently begun to explore a dating relationship.

As I previously wrote in a statement I released a while back, My marriage had been over for quite some time before going public with my divorce announcement.
Where I shared, or as some have pointed out ‘over-shared’ my failure in my marriage… From over 5 years prior. It seems to be simple math that I had not even yet met Adrienne during the time my marriage was falling apart.
It deeply saddens me that an innocent party would be dragged into this situation that I have taken personal responsibility for. Adrienne is a woman of integrity & character… Most of all she is a true friend, and she should not be blamed for my past indiscretions. I assure you – I am willing to own my wrongs and I have in the past. God knows & sees all things. I appreciate your prayers, and I join you in praying for the issues of life that truly matter today all over the world.

Israel Houghton