US EditionChristian Reality TV Star Couple Respond to Backlash for Featuring Same-Sex Couple: ‘Love One Another’
TEXAS, JUL 14 – Chip and Joanna Gaines face criticism from evangelical leaders for featuring a same-sex couple on their new series, while some fans praise its representation and bravery.
- Back to the Frontier, a new reality series executive produced by Chip and Joanna Gaines, premiered on July 10, 2025, on Magnolia Network.
- The show features a same-sex couple, Jason and Joe Hanna-Riggs, living as homesteaders in the 1880s with their two sons, which sparked backlash from conservative Christians.
- Opponents like Ed Vitagliano and Franklin Graham criticized the series for promoting an unbiblical view of marriage and sexuality, while others defended the Gaines for their message of love and inclusivity.
- Chip Gaines shared on social media that it is unfortunate when those who do not believe have not experienced hostility until they encounter contemporary American Christians, while highlighting the importance of love and open conversation.
- The controversy highlights ongoing tensions within evangelical communities about LGBTQ representation and suggests a cultural divide on acceptance and traditional values in Christian media.
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