Nickelodeon 'making history' by introducing first same-sex married couple

The kids' network continues in its impressive representation of LGBTQ characters

A new cartoon series airing on Nickelodeon is to become the channel's first show to feature a same-sex married couple.

The Loud House, which began in May, is to build on the network's past efforts to provide a better representation of LGBTQ characters with Vulture reporting it will feature a bi-racial married gay couple dropping off their son - regular character Clyde - at a friend's sleepover.

Clyde's parents, who are set to appear in an episode airing today (20 July), will be voiced by Wayne Brady and Michael McDonald.

The characters' introduction is said to presciently be immediately preceded by a character exclaiming, "Let's make history!"

Nickelodeon is no stranger to introducing well-represented LGBTQ themes into its shows; the channel previously ended series The Legend of Korra with a shot suggesting its female lead was to enter a relationship with another woman.

The Loud House was created by Chris Sorvino and focuses on a young boy named Lincoln and his travails growing up in a household with ten sisters.