Disney Channel continues to make progressive steps forward with its show Andi Mack [1], 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 [2] 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 [3] 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.
Cyrus' Truth | Andi Mack | Disney Channel
