Caleb Bendit, who played the comedy character Monty in Power Rangers Ninja Steel, has stated publicly that he would portray his character as having romantic feelings for the character Victor but that he was told to tone it down by show-runners. This is a huge moment in Power Rangers because the television show has notoriously skirted the issue of LGBTQ representation. There is no doubt left in the viewer’s mind after watching the episode of Power Rangers Dino Fury. The character Trini, played by Becky G, was implied as being LGBTQ but never truly outright stated in the movie (the director and cast would embrace the implication as such however). Fans of Power Rangers know that the first “official” LGBTQ representation was in the 2017 Power Rangers movie. In an episode of Power Rangers Dino Fury – which is airing new episodes in France – the Green Ranger (Izzy Garcia) is revealed to be in a relationship with a young woman named Fern.
We don’t like posting spoilers as news but this is something that absolutely needs celebration now and when it finally airs around the world.
