TJ Kippen



Thelonious Jagger "TJ" Kippen is a recurring character on Disney Channel's Andi Mack played by Luke Mullen. He is notable as Cyrus Goodman's love interest, marking the first relationship between two male characters in Disney history, and as the first LGBT+ recurring character on Disney Channel. He is gay as confirmed by actor Luke Mullen and show runner Terri Minsky.

TJ is the captain of the Jefferson Middle School boys' basketball team. He is introduced in Season 2 as an antagonist to Cyrus' best friend, Buffy, as he feels threatened by her and attempts to drive her off the team. It is revealed TJ struggles in math and likely has a learning disability, but due to his insecurities, initially does not seek help. Cyrus is the first character TJ shows genuine kindness to and as they start an unlikely friendship, TJ gradually becomes a kinder person. At the end of Season 2, he apologizes to Buffy and looks back at Cyrus, indicating he likes him.