Popsugar Parenting Twitter Reactions Disney Channel Character Comes Out As Gay 2019 A Disney Channel Character Made History With His Coming Out Storyline on Andi Mack 10 February 2019 by Karenna Meredith Image Source: Disney Disney Channel continues to make progressive steps forward with its show Andi Mack, especially with the storyline of Cyrus Goodman. Back in season two, Cyrus (played by actor Joshua Rush) made history as the first Disney Channel character to come out as gay in the network's history. In Friday's episode, Cyrus continued living his truth and opened up to his best friend Beck about his sexuality. This is reportedly the first time a Disney Channel character has said "I'm gay" in an episode. This powerful moment resonated with viewers and quickly went viral on Twitter. Joshua responded to the praise writing, "Every day is a blessing working on this show. This milestone is just another stitch in a rich and vibrant tapestry that is Cyrus Goodman." Watch the emotional and exciting scene above, and then keep reading to see just a few of the heartwarming reactions from fans. Related: This Disney Park Is Hosting Its First-Ever LBGTQ+ "Magical Pride" Event in June! Every day is a blessing working on this show. This milestone is just another stitch in a rich and vibrant tapestry that is Cyrus Goodman. https://t.co/dTSBdop7UJ— joshua rush (@JoshuaRush) February 8, 2019 1 / 8 CYRUS GOODMAN SAID "GAY" ON DISNEY CHANNEL!!!! HE!!!! DID!!!! THAT!!! WATCH ANDI MACK TOMORROW @ 7 PM AND LEARN ABOUT JEWISH CUSTOMS AND WATCH A GAY BOY ACTUALLY SAY "GAY" PLEASE!!!— WATCH ANDI MACK (@etherealklance) February 8, 2019 2 / 8 Thank you Terri MinskyThank you Disney ChannelThank you Andi MackThank you Joshua RushThank you Cyrus Goodman— Lacie || am spoilers (@dontworrybambi) February 8, 2019 3 / 8 CYRUS GOODMAN MADE HISTORY TODAY THATS MY BOYYYYY IMAGINE SLEEPING ON ANDI MACK WHEN THEYRE CONSTANTLY MAKING HISTORY COULDNT BE ME— jaden (@lukemulIens) February 8, 2019 4 / 8 to say i’m not still sobbing over this is an understatement #andimack pic.twitter.com/uSVAPuyzDr— ⛈ (@tyruslwt) February 8, 2019 5 / 8 cyrus goodman just made history thank you andi mack pic.twitter.com/7wi9ZwEQyU— 𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧 • am spoilers!! (@COLOURFULREGRET) February 9, 2019 6 / 8 Cyrus saying “I’m gay” was just so powerful. That shhok me to my core. #AndiMack— Mouri (@Tsubayyakky) February 9, 2019 7 / 8 Cyrus' Truth | Andi Mack | Disney Channel Image Source: Disney 8 / 8 Twitter ReactionsOut LoudDisney ChannelTV