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Why, when allowed to write almost any plot for a queer character, is happiness deemed unattainable? If you take a quick look at the large majority of shows with queer representation made in the last five to 10 years, most of the showrunners are straight, cisgender, white and more often than not, male.

Who Should Tell Queer Stories

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“Fitting In” Is a Queer and Heartfelt Coming-Of-Age Movie About Body Diversity

And while Maddie nor Kenzie directly addressed why they weren't keen to rehash their time on the reality series, they have said that their time on the show wasn't entirely rosy, with Maddie even describing the Abby Lee Dance Company as a "toxic environment. Keep reading to catch up on all the former ALDC dancers.

Kenzie Ziegler's Transformation in Photos.