GOD IS A MATCHMAKER –
Aug. 26, 2025 – The past few years of comedian John Crist’s life have been a rollercoaster — from a stint in rehab to his recent engagement.
“The best thing that’s ever happened to me in my entire life by far, I love you so much says Crist on social media.
His fiancée, Lydia Fielder, is a co-anchor in Nashville. “God wrote it from the start—my first love is now my forever love,” said Fielder on Instagram. “I do, John B. Crist.”
The 41-year-old comedian grew up in Atlanta, GA, as the son of a pastor who was homeschooled. When Crist started his career in comedy, it was these aspects that he made fun of for laughs, including the topics of southern culture and Chick-fil-A.
Rising quickly in fame, Crist confessed to a time in 2019 when he made “poor choices.” He was accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women and had his show cancelled from Netflix. Following this, Crist went to rehab for four months.
“The only thing worse is if that had never happened to me,” Crist said. “Every time I had like a sold-out show or anything I did on television, … I thought that if everybody knew the truth about me that all of these people would hate me.”
