Overview

• On the It's Giving podcast, he said he is "scared to go to the movies" and claimed LGBTQ+ content is being put "everywhere" in children's films.
• He described his grandson asking about a same-sex couple while watching Pixar's 2022 Lightyear and questioned whether such themes should appear in movies for young children.
• Coverage notes Lightyear briefly depicts a same-sex relationship and kiss that was reinstated after Pixar staff objections and that the film faced bans in several countries.
• His remarks drew online criticism and appeals to replace him as the AFL Grand Final headliner, with critics citing his past comments about LGBTQ+ people, and he has not publicly responded.
• Outlets contrasted his characterization with a June 2025 GLAAD report finding LGBTQ+ representation in children's films declined in 2024, with only two titles including queer characters.