Quoted from last week:
This is what mean, JoJo is running on the LGBTQ+ platform, waving the flag big time to get their vote. She just HAD to bring it up tonight, bring out Elton John (also during Sweeps Week,) - and of course each week dancing with Jenna.
Whereas Cody is "just" gay, the same as he "just" has brown hair. It's a part of him and he's comfortable being gay. But, he's not making it a platform on the show. Notice he didn't have to dance with a man. He's still gay while dancing with Cheryl.