Greys Anatomyalumna Sara Ramirezrecently criticizedABC andThe Real ONealsover a joke made on the family comedys Jan. 17 episode.

She also encouraged followers to sign a petition to ABC protesting alleged biphobia on the show.

That joke was not meant to be offensive at all, Johnson says.

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It was from the perspective of a 16-year-old kid.

We want the show to keep growing and evolving.

Windsor echoed Johnsons sentiments.

[Thats] why half of our staff is gay.

We take a stab at be as inclusive as we can and really keep a dialogue going with everyone.

Thats how change happens.

Johnson hopes they can continue those conversations if the show is renewed.

We really are hopeful for a season three, she explains.

We have so many more great stories to tell.