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Brian Houston Says X Account Was Compromised After Explicit Video

The incident leaves unclear how the account was accessed, posing reputational risk for the former Hillsong leader.

Overview

  • An explicit pornographic video appeared on Brian Houston’s X account, was visible for minutes, and was later deleted and reported by his team.
  • Houston released a statement denying he watches pornography, saying he and his wife were offended and asking supporters for prayers.
  • He told followers the account was “compromised” and suggested someone used one of his devices with his passcode rather than performing a remote hack.
  • Houston’s team says this follows earlier episodes of odd posts, including a 2024 tweet that his staff traced to a U.S. login and addressed by changing passwords.
  • No independent forensic evidence or confirmation from X has been publicly cited, leaving the access method unresolved and heightening scrutiny given Houston’s past controversies.