Overview

• Franklin Graham posted on X on July 13 calling the inclusion of a homosexual couple with surrogacy-born twins “sin.”
• Back to the Frontier debuted July 10 on Magnolia Network and documents families living without modern amenities.
• Chip and Joanna Gaines serve as executive producers, aiming to broaden representation after facing past accusations of racism and anti-LGBTQ bias.
• The Gaines have not issued a direct response to Graham’s criticism but have previously defended their inclusive casting choices.
• The controversy highlights ongoing debates over traditional versus evolving definitions of family in reality television.