God TV Boss Quits Over Affair

Rory Alec, the boss of a Christian TV network has  announced he is standing aside as chairman and chief executive of the company, giving no further details of the reason. His wife Wendy Alec, co-founder and director of television, will continue to lead the network along with its senior management.

Fergus Scarfe, GOD TV’s regional director stressed Mr. Alec’s departure would have no bearing on the firm’s plans internationally and for Plymouth.

The company is ploughing £7million into the city, creating a Revival Prayer Centre, in what used to be the Millennium nightspot in Union Street, and a staff admin building in the former Land Registry site at Burrington Industrial Estate, Honicknowle. The plans are expected to bring about 100 jobs to Plymouth and attract thousands of visitors to the city each year. 

Mr Scarfe said: “We plan to open the new Revival Prayer Centre in Union Street in late 2015. And we are still moving ahead with the administrative centre in Honicknowle.

“We’ve had tremendous support also from our partners (in Plymouth) who are non-judgmental.” Mrs Alec told GOD TV staff in Plymouth that she would address the issue relating to her husband further on October 8 while in GOD TV’s Jerusalem studio to host a series of live Revival Alert broadcasts. “I will take responsibility on the first night of Revival Alert to share with transparency and authenticity regarding the situation to all our viewers and partners,” she said.

In a separate statement, Mr Alec told GOD TV staff: “After 20 years of service, I have had a moral failure this year. “For this reason, I am stepping down. Please forgive me for the disappointment I’ve caused, but I know your eyes are on Jesus who is the author and finisher of your faith and not on me, an imperfect man. “It is with a heavy heart that I confirm my season with GOD TV is over for now.”