‘Good Luck Charlie' Gay Couple Outed by Disney Channel

 A Good Luck Charlie same-sex couple aired on the Disney Channel Sunday night. Us Weekly reports Jan. 28 Taylor's two mothers -- Susan and Cheryl -- were introduced on the show when they dropped her off for a playdate with Charlie.

The decision was made in 2013 by the network to air the same-sex episode on the children's show.

Desi Lydic, who portrays Susan on the series, tweeted this about the Good Luck Charlie same-sex episode:

"I'm so proud to be part of that episode! Go Disney! #equality."

Good Luck Charlie has been on the air since 2010. Four seasons later the show took a chance on a major issue facing the nation. A Disney Channel spokesperson told TV Guide that the show is "developed to be relevant to kids and families around the world and to reflect themes of diversity and inclusiveness."

Disney also consulted with child development experts and community advisers before executing their decision.

First it was Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ performance that included 33 couples marrying, many same-sex, in front on millions on the Grammys Sunday; then, Disney Channel introduced the first gay couple on its network on an episode of "Good Luck Charlie" Monday night.

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis wowed audiences with their performance of “Same Love” with Queen Latifah and Madonna in tow, showing the world that equal rights is a thing of the present.

Emotions ran high for the couples who all chose to celebrate their vows in front of curious strangers.

An introduction of a lesbian couple on kid-oriented network, Disney Channel, sparked controversy from conservative watch groups, but Disney has stood by its decision to air the storyline.

“This particular storyline was developed under the consultancy of child development experts and community advisors,” said a spokesperson for Disney Channel. “Like all Disney Channel programming, it was developed to be relevant to kids and families around the world to reflect themes of diversity and inclusiveness."

Kentucky’s LGBT advocacy group Fairness Campaign agrees.

“These things are an accurate representation of diversity, which is the fabric of America,” said Chris Hartman, director of Fairness Campaign. “LGBT individuals and couples live in every community in Kentucky and having a broader representation in the media is representative of the contributions the LGBT community has made to America.”

Many wonder if the substantial shift in media coverage will change the views of legislators; currently 17 states and the District of Columbia have legalized gay marriage and 33 states have placed a same-sex marriage ban, causing debates in every area of the country.

The controversy may never go away, but many in the LGBT community are hopeful that the positive media coverage is a step in the right direction.

For more information visit Fairness Campaign.