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Disney Channel Character Comes Out As Gay 2019

A Disney Channel Character Made History With His Coming Out Storyline on Andi Mack

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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.

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