Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 5, 2025 · Entertainment

Trans Team on Disney's Family Feud Sparks Outrage with 'Freeballing' Jokes

Disney's Family Feud is facing backlash after its first ever all-trans team made a number of sexually charged jokes as they raised money for black trans prostitutes

SHOCKING MOMENT ON CELEBRITY FAMILY FEUD: ALL-TRANSGENDER TEAM RAISING MONEY FOR PROSTITUTES SICKENS VIEWERS

The long-running game show Celebrity Family Feud hit a major snag last week when an all-transgender team, led by none other than the esteemed Laverne Cox, made some jaw-dropping comments on the Disney-owned ABC network. The July 31 episode featured Cox alongside Mila Jam, Joslyn De Freece, TS Madison, and Peppermint as they battled for a whopping $25,000 in donations for Madison's charity, TS Madison Starter House.

But what started out as a heartwarming moment quickly took a dark turn when the team began spewing some seriously raunchy jokes. Host Steve Harvey looked like he was about to have a heart attack as the team made one off-color comment after another. The cringe-worthy moments were so intense that viewers are now calling for a boycott of the show.

Host Steve Harvey appeared stunned by some of the sex jokes that the team made during the show, including remarks about having their testicles removed

So, what exactly happened? Well, let's just say it all started when TS Madison mentioned that her charity was designed to support and empower black trans women engaged in sex work. Yes, you read that right – prostitutes! The team leader, Laverne Cox, chimed in with some questionable humor about being "free," which somehow turned into a joke about having testicles removed (ouch!). The tension was palpable as Steve Harvey struggled to keep the show on track.

But here's the kicker: TS Madison's charity, TS Madison Starter House, is actually a re-entry home for recently imprisoned black trans women. While it's admirable that they're trying to help those in need, some viewers felt that this was an awkward and insensitive way to raise funds. Others were just plain grossed out by the jokes.

The team's leader, Laverne Cox, is no stranger to controversy. Just a few weeks ago, she faced backlash from her fans for admitting she dated a Trump-supporter – yes, you read that right! The 53-year-old actress revealed in a promotional video for her upcoming one-woman show that she had been romantically involved with a blonde-haired, blue-eyed police officer who just so happens to be a MAGA Republican. We're not sure what's more shocking – the fact that they were "madly in love" or that Cox claimed to have never adopted any of his conservative views.

The team was raising money for TS Madison's charity TS Madison Starter House, a re-entry house for recently incarcerated black trans prostitutes

Fans were left stunned and confused by her revelation, wondering how someone with such progressive politics could possibly date a Republican. The backlash was swift, with many expressing their shock and disappointment on social media.

Now, we're not here to judge (okay, maybe we are). But it's clear that this episode of Celebrity Family Feud has left viewers feeling uneasy and divided. Some are calling for the show to be canceled in light of these shocking comments, while others think it's just another example of how TV shows can sometimes push boundaries too far.

We reached out to Disney for comment on the controversy, but so far, they've remained mum. TheScholarlyNote.com will keep you updated as this story continues to unfold.

UPDATE: We've had a slew of comments from viewers expressing their shock and disgust at the episode. Here are some of our favorites:

  • "I'm not interested in watching Family Feud anymore with these types of candidates."
  • "This was the most disappointing family feud ever!"
  • "Bring back shame! The freeballing jokes/ innuendos from the trans family were CRINGE ASF!!!"
  • "Celebrity Family Feud features all-trans team that is raising money for black prostitutes. Survey says... Show cancellation coming soon."