Following the death of Joni Lamb at age 65, attention has turned to past controversies involving the Daystar Television Network, particularly the 2010 adultery scandal involving her ex-husband, Marcus Lamb. During a live broadcast, Marcus admitted to having an affair with a senior female employee and claimed that three individuals attempted to extort $7.5 million from the network to keep the allegations secret. The situation escalated when former Daystar employee Jeanette Hawkins filed a lawsuit, alleging that Marcus had been involved in a long-term affair and that Daystar funds were misused to facilitate their meetings. The lawsuit revealed that Marcus had expressed intentions to marry the woman involved in the affair. Despite the turmoil, Joni Lamb remained a prominent figure in Christian broadcasting, serving as president of Daystar until her death, which was announced after she faced serious health complications following a back injury.