Miley Cyrus just dropped a hilarious take on the divide between “Nickelodeon gays” and “Disney Channel gays,” and it’s sparking laughs and nostalgia across the internet. During her May 22, 2025, appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the pop icon broke down the distinct vibes of fans from the two iconic networks, tying it to her Hannah Montana legacy. Her comments, delivered with her signature wit, have fans buzzing about their childhood TV loyalties.
Cyrus, promoting her upcoming album Something Beautiful, set for release on May 30, 2025, got candid when asked about the last time she watched Hannah Montana. She quipped,
“Nickelodeon gays, no offense, do boogers and bro jokes, and Disney [gays] I would like to think is a little more fabulous, especially if it’s about a teenage pop star wearing a wig.”
She went on to call Hannah Montana
“the most famous drag queen for kids ever,”
playfully questioning any gay fan who doesn’t stan the wig-wearing pop star. The audience roared, and social media lit up with fans sharing the clip, complete with laughing emojis and nostalgic throwbacks.
The distinction Cyrus made highlights the different flavors of the two networks. Nickelodeon, with shows like SpongeBob SquarePants and iCarly, leans into quirky, slapstick humor that resonates with fans who love a good “bro joke.” Disney Channel, home to Hannah Montana and High School Musical, serves up glamour and emotional storytelling, appealing to those who vibe with a more “fabulous” aesthetic. Her comments weren’t about calling out specific stars but celebrating the unique fanbases each network cultivated, with Hannah Montana as a cultural touchstone for Disney’s appeal.
Beyond the viral moment, Cyrus shared other gems on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. She reflected on her teenage jobs, her 2024 honor as a Disney Legend, and the making of Something Beautiful, inspired partly by Pink Floyd’s The Wall. Her performance of “More to Lose” from the album had the crowd buzzing, proving she’s still a force in music.
Just a day earlier, on May 21, 2025, Cyrus opened up to Zane Lowe on Apple Music about redefining success in today’s music industry. She spoke about her Grammy-winning hit “Flowers,” saying it gave her the validation to create Something Beautiful on her own terms.
“After I had ‘Flowers,’ I really felt free to make the album I’ve been craving my whole adult career,”
She said, emphasizing music’s emotional impact over chart numbers in an era ruled by TikTok and algorithms.
Cyrus’s comments have reignited love for her unfiltered humor and deep connection with the LGBTQ+ community, a bond she’s nurtured since her Disney days. Fans on platforms like X are eating it up, with posts joking about picking sides in the Nickelodeon vs. Disney debate. Whether you’re Team Nickelodeon with its goofy charm or Team Disney with its pop-star sparkle, Cyrus’s take is a fun nod to the shows that shaped a generation.
