Friday, March 12, 2010

One Life to Live cancels gay storyline


When news reports broke yesterday about 'One Life to Live's' decision to cancel the gay 'Kyle and Fish' storyline starring openly gay actor Scott Evans (left, on the cover of Instinct) GLAAD spoke to ABC Daytime to voice concerns over the cancellation and advocate that the storyline continue.

GLAAD says, "Last summer, 'One Life to Live' brought a ground-breaking relationship into the homes of millions with Kyle and Fish’s story, one that built acceptance and understanding of gay people. While we understand that the close of storylines is a frequent occurrence on daytime dramas, canceling this story just as it gains momentum is a step backward in ABC Daytime’s representation of the lives of gay Americans. We remain disappointed that ABC Daytime has chosen to stop sharing this powerful story with viewers of 'One Life to Live.'"