American Idol is having its most LGBT-inclusive season yet

TVLine

Idol is "proudly championing the LGBT community" for the first time in recent memory, says Andy Swift. "Beyond showcasing LGBT contestants, ABC’s Idol maintains a refreshing air of inclusion, encouraging contestants to celebrate their differences, rather than trying to fit them into pre-made boxes," he adds. "Moving forward, my concern can be boiled down to a single word: America." Will viewers also embrace these contestants in the coming weeks?