Is Ryan from ‘High School Musical’ gay? Confirmed

High School Musical character Ryan Evans is confirmed to be gay (or bisexual) in the spin-off series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.

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The show's creator, Kenny Ortega, stated that Ryan's true identity would emerge in college.

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Though Ryan's LGBTQ+ status was previously speculated, the character's sexuality remained ambiguous in the movie trilogy.

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In the teaser for the fourth season of the spin-off, Ryan is seen kissing another male, marking a significant step for LGBTQ+ representation.

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