Xavier Smalls, the actor on Tyler Perry's Netflix soap, has been accused of calling LGBT people an "abomination" and saying they are among the sinners God "doesn't tolerate". This statement has been met with backlash, particularly as he plays Angel on the show's club world. The timing of this incident coincides with the release of the season 2, Part 2 of the show on the same day as its Tudum coverage. The backlash is particularly high due to the fact that this is a visible show with a strong fan base and a clear depiction of sexual commerce and moral chaos. The article suggests that while actors live differently, public speech has consequences, as does the content of what he said and what he says.