The Hallmark Channel's parent company, Crown Media Family Networks, recently paraded their recent "seismic" shift to prominently feature LGBT characters on the network's original programming. Meanwhile, the move has completely alienated the millions of Christian viewers who previously supported the network. President and CEO of Crown Media Family Networks, Wonya Lucas, was proud to announce the increased representation and inclusion effort. "I'm proud of the progress this team is making to expand diversity in our programming and it is nothing short of seismic," told Deadline in a virtual Q&A. Michelle Vicary, executive vice president of programming for Crown Media Family Networks, also discussed the network's upcoming movie MIX IT UP IN THE MEDITERRANEAN, which features their "first gay lead."