'Never talked about it': Luke Macfarlane shares experience working with Candace Cameron Bure amid LGBTQ+ comments

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Actor Luke Macfarlane recently shared his experience working with Candace Cameron Bure on a Hallmark Channel movie, addressing concerns related to Bure's alleged anti-LGBTQ+ comments.

In an interview on the 'Tosh Show' podcast, the openly gay 43-year-old actor admitted feeling nervous about working with Bure. 

Luke Macfarlane speaks out on working with Candace Cameron Bure

Luke Macfarlane, the openly gay actor known for his roles in various projects, including the 2023 film 'Notes of Autumn,' has been an advocate for increased LGBTQ+ representation in the entertainment industry.

In a recent appearance on the 'Tosh Show,' Macfarlane opened up about his experience working with Candace Cameron Bure and the broader issue of diversity in casting.

Luke Macfarlane praised Bure, stating, "I will admit that I was nervous to work with her, but she could not have been more lovely."

The podcast host, Daniel Tosh, raised the question of whether Cameron Bure, 47, might disapprove of Macfarlane's "lifestyle" as a gay man, referring to her controversial November 2022 interview where she seemingly criticized the LGBTQ+ community.

Despite concerns, Macfarlane emphasized that his sexuality did not come up during their interactions, stating, "We never talked about it. She has a lot of gay friends."

Macfarlane defended Hallmark's decision to feature more LGBTQ+ couples on screen, emphasizing the importance of visibility.

He challenged the notion that increased representation diminishes others, stating, "Why does me having visibility make yourself any less different? I think that we all deserve a place in the media, in the film world."

The actor, who publicly came out as gay in 2008, has actively participated in projects that contribute to LGBTQ+ visibility, such as his role in 'Notes of Autumn.'

Candace Cameron comments on 'traditional marriage' and LGBTQ+ films

Candace Cameron Bure, renowned for her roles in 'Full House' and 'Fuller House,' stirred controversy with comments praising Great American Media for prioritizing "traditional marriage" in its romance movies.

The actress, who was a leading lady on the Hallmark Channel for several years, left the network in 2022.

In an interview with WSJ Magazine, Cameron Bure expressed appreciation for Great American Media's emphasis on "traditional marriage" in its romantic films, contrasting it with Hallmark's increasing production of LGBTQ+ films.

This perspective quickly ignited backlash from the LGBTQ+ community and allies, including some of Cameron Bure's former colleagues at Hallmark.

After Cameron Bure's remarks sparked backlash from the queer community and allies, she apologized.

“It absolutely breaks my heart that anyone would ever think I intentionally would want to offend and hurt anyone,” Cameron Bure wrote in a lengthy Instagram statement. “It saddens me that the media is often seeking to divide us, even around a subject as comforting and merry as Christmas movies. But, given the toxic climate in our culture right now, I shouldn’t be surprised. We need Christmas more than ever.”