Jen Lilley’s decision to leave Hallmark for GAC was met with pushback. After her Instagram post announcing the move, her comments section was filled with disapproving messages from fans who criticized the company’s controversial origins. One user questioned the company’s commitment to representation and called for diverse stories featuring LGBTQ+ characters, while another accused them of “[catering] to racist, homophobic audiences.”
Lilley confronted the criticisms surrounding GAC Family head-on. Cinemablend reports that she took to her comments section in defense of the channel and called the critiques on GAC’s lack of representation hearsay. “GAC family is completely loving, diverse, and does so much behind the scenes for the kingdom of God that I get compelled as a Christian to support them wholeheartedly,” she argued. “I hope you’re not believing the rumors you hear that have an agenda, but I can tell you personally, I know this channel is full of genuine love, rooted in truth, and will do so much for so many.”
