One of the show’s lead characters, Cyrus Goodman, became the first ever Disney character to say the words “I’m gay”.
On Friday’s episode (8 February), Cyrus revealed to his friend Jonah at his grandmother’s mourning service: “That’s gefilte fish – skip that – and I’m gay.”
After a few seconds, Jonah responds: “Yeah? Okay, cool.”
Before this, the character came out to his friend Buffy by admitting that he has a crush on Jonah, but he had never actually explicitly said he was gay, so this is undeniably a landmark moment for queer representation.
Joshua Rush – who plays Cyrus on the series – tweeted after: “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.”
Shortly after the episode aired, fans praised the scene on Twitter. Check out the best reactions below.
I DONT GIVE A FUCK IF YOU THINK NEW DISNEY SHOWS ARE TOO CHEESY OR CHILDISH. ANDI MACK JUST MADE HISTORY SO PLS GO WATCH CYRUS GOODMAN SAY HES GAY TO HIS FRIEND AND EX CRUSH JONAH BECK
— Step (@andrestyrus) February 8, 2019
08th february 2019 cyrus goodman a main character on a disney channel show called andi mack came out for the 3rd time today and he said the words i’m gay for the first time. this is SO important for every single kid out there who are struggling with accepting themselves
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— huma (@admirablyjosh) February 9, 2019
I just wanted to say that Cyrus is the character I’ve always wanted to have contact with as a kid. Thank you for the amazing job Andi Mack is doing as a show with gay rep for kids!!!! Love u
— Juju (@NetflixTyrus) February 11, 2019
MAAM have u seen andi mack… cyrus just said hes gay!!! the first person ever to say that on disney channel wig or what
— macy (@ramenbrina) February 10, 2019
I FORGOT TO SCREAM ABOUT THIS ON MAIN BC I WASNT BEING ACTIVE ON TWT BUT I’VE BEEN WATCHING ANDI MACK FOR A WHILE AND WHEN I WOKE UP AND SAW THAT CYRUS RLLY SAID ‘I’M GAY’ I LEGIT BURST INTO TEARS DHSJSKS thinking about my younger, disney channel watching, not straight self https://t.co/Gyr5MeBm1B
— THEYRE AT THE GRAMMYS (@dorkdrums) February 10, 2019
i dont watch andi mack and i just wanna say its really important and incredible that cyrus came out and said the words “i’m gay” on A DISNEY SHOW??
— 𝑚𝑜𝑜𝑛𝑏𝑒𝑎𝑚 (@sofiacarsn) February 10, 2019
MY COUSIN IS WATCHING THE ANDI MACK WPISODE WHERE CYRUS GOES IM GAY WE STAN
— tiddy¹²⁷ | dino and rosé day! (@neoculturetiddy) February 10, 2019
Okay, but why am I 22 years old and completely caught up and emotionally involved in this Tyrus storyline on Andi Mack on Disney Channel?
— Javi (@JaviiMontalvo) February 10, 2019
Also, Cyrus saying “I’m Gay” on Disney Channel for the first time. Blessed. Thank you representation! 
i never realized how ingrained it was in me to think of “gay” as an adult term until i heard it on andi mack. the context is so important, gay isnt a dirty word and it is SO important for kids to hear it and understand that #renewandimack
— Em
(@eventhorizongay) i can’t believe “i’m gay” is real, that a real dream omg
thank you andi mack
thank you cyrus
thank you joshua
thank you terri
thank youuuuuu— maria | am spoilers (@snorpion_) February 9, 2019
K. So yesterday I missed a lot! Jimmy Kimmel and WDW and Cyrus from Andi Mack made History!!! He announced to Jonah he’s GAY #lgbtq
— True Limelight
(@Empreiss1) omg cyrus just came out on andi mack he actually said the words “i’m gay” on disney channel i’m so proud of this progressive show it’s so amazing
— lexi senpai
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