By Matt Valdez, Hey Qween TV

Hey Qween, the self-proclaimed gayest show on the internet, is the latest victim of Youtube’s new content restrictions! The show, which features LGBTQ icons and “RuPaul’s Drag Race” stars, has been put on an indefinite hiatus after it was discovered that each new episode would be placed “under review.”

In a video uploaded to Hey Qween’s social media, host Jonny McGovern had this to say:

“Youtube is stopping us from releasing the content by putting all of our videos under review,” McGovern explains. “And when I’m talking about the approval process, I’m not talking about a couple days, some of our videos are taking weeks to be approved.”

“So starting right now there will be no more new Hey Qweens until this is resolved,” he adds. “Are they looking at us closely because we’re a gay show? Probably.”

In addition, Youtube has not responded to the show’s producers who have been trying to reach out since the block was initiated.

Following the announcement, fans of the show have taken to social media to voice their disapproval of the video sharing site’s actions.

Srsly @YouTube this is censorship. @heyqweentv has nothing but a positive message to share. The time has come for you to #FreeHeyQween — A-Town Down (@ScootyPuffJr88) April 10, 2017

@YouTube we demand an answer as to why you're reviewing Hey Qween episodes - this pure censorship & we are SO ANGRY with you. #FREEHEYQWEEN — Ian Watts (@wattsoccuring) April 10, 2017

Dear @YouTube U think ur cute holding @heyqweentv hostage? Hell hath no fury like a 👸🏽 scorned! #freeheyqween or suffer the consequences! 😡😤 — Grizzly Kiki (@GrizzlyKiki) April 8, 2017

@YouTube take down violent videos instead of uplifting entertaining interviews of members of the LGBTQ community & allies #FREEHEYQWEEN — Blake (@BlakeBerry33) April 8, 2017

Hey @YouTube why are you trying to silence the lgbtq+ community on your website? #FREEHEYQWEEN — Samantha Prentice (@SamieP) April 11, 2017

Even “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season five winner Jinkx Monsoon, whose video was to be released on April 10, tweeted about the situation.

Ok. So, my episode of @heyqweentv is ready but @YouTube won't release it till it's been "reviewed." Tweet #freeheyqween to save our content! — Jinkx Monsoon (@JinkxMonsoon) April 8, 2017

This isn’t the first time Youtube has been criticized for allegedly targeting LGBTQ videos and channels. Just last month Youtube admitted to incorrectly labeling non-explicit LGBTQ-themed videos as inappropriate and “restricted.”

On March 20 the account @YTCreators, one of Youtube’s official Twitter accounts, tweeted, “Sorry for all the confusion with Restricted Mode. Some videos have been incorrectly labeled and that’s not right. We're on it! More to come.”

This came in response to a huge internet uproar after a number of videos became restricted, notably a video entitled “Her Vows” which featured two women, dressed in suits exchanging their wedding vows to each other.

Even Youtube mega star Tyler Oakley’s “8 Black LGBTQ+ Trailblazers Who Inspire Me” video had been categorized as “restricted.”

While the site had claimed to scale back its restrictions on content, users are still being affected and some, like Hey Qween, are being put under review.

Lady Red Couture, Alaska Thunderf*ck, Jonny McGovern and Adam Joseph on Hey Qween

I was always taught in school to leave yourself out of your writing and to present the facts without adding personal feelings. In this case though, being a member of this community as a gay man, I cannot help, but to voice my opinion. Plus, I saved it until the end of the article so bear with me.

We, the LGBTQ+ community, have long fought for our voice to be heard. When society tries to silence us, we shout and cheer louder.

And while I can only speculate that the block is due in part to the gay nature of this show, I can only ask that those who read this article to try and stand up for yourself and for those around you. Even if you don’t watch Hey Qween or Tyler Oakley’s videos or Drag Race, take a stand for your community, for your brothers and sisters, and demand equality.

Watch Jonny McGovern’s message below and catch up with Hey Qween during this hiatus at the Hey Qween Youtube channel.

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