The former showrunner of Wizards of Waverly Place, Peter Murrieta, confirmed his desire to explore a queer relationship between Alex and Stevie on the show.

In a recent episode of the Wizards of Waverly Pod hosted by Jennifer Stone and David DeLuise, Murrieta expressed his regret about not having the opportunity to fully develop the relationship between the two characters, which he believed was evident to many viewers.

See the interview here: