The First Reality Show: An American Family

Lance And Soren’s Mysterious Relationship

Throughout the show An American Family, Lance is seen with his friend Soren, whom he shares a room with. Many people think that Soren and Lance were a couple, which would have effectively meant they were the first gay couple to appear on television.

People also speculate that because when Lance is shown living in New York City, there are apparently allusions to a patron paying for his stay. But people also argue whether or not the Loud parents were actually the ones paying for Lance. Specifically, people call attention to his father, Bill, telling his friends that Lance had been taken to various places like Denmark, insinuating some one else paid for them.