ActorKit Connor, who plays one of the lead characters, Nick Nelson, in Netflix’s hit coming-of-age dramedyHeartstopper, has been forced to reveal his sexuality by the show’s fans. The actor posted the news that he is bisexual on his personal Twitter account on Monday.
Connor revealed he felt pressured byHeartstopperfans to reveal his bisexuality on his social media account. “[B]ack for a minute. [I]’m bi,” Connor posted to hisTwitter account, before calling out fans of the Netflix dramedy for making him feel like he had to come out, “congrats for forcing an 18 year old to out himself.” Connor stated in an interview withEntertainment Weeklythat he read all four volumes of the graphic novel byAlice Osemanand thought it was “something [he had] to be a part of,” but fans had reportedly begun to harass the young actor with their speculations about his sexuality. Connor ended his post by admonishing fans for their behavior towards him, adding, “[I] think some of you missed the point of the show. [B]ye.”
Since announcing his sexuality on the social media platform, Connor has received a lot of support from other fans, as well as Oseman. Also taking to Twitter, Osemanpublicly admonished the people who bullied Connorinto making the decision to go public. “I truly don’t understand how people can watchHeartstopperand then gleefully spend their time speculating about sexualities and judging based on stereotypes. I hope all those people are embarrassed as F–K,” the author wrote. Oseman then went on to remind Connor that she is a true fan of his work, writing, “Kit you are amazing.” Both posts have already received tens of thousands of retweets, likes, and comments from fans demonstrating their support for the actor and condemning those who did not respect his privacy.
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Heartstopperis acoming-of-age seriesthat premiered on Netflix in April. The eight-episode series, which is based on Oseman’s webcomic of the same name, tells the story of an all-boys grammar school’s star rugby player, Nick Nelson (Connor), who is beginning to question his sexuality. Nick Nelson soon forms a friendship with Charlie Spring (played byJoe Locke), who is openly gay after being recently outed. As time goes by, the boys’ friendship soon blossoms into something more.
The British-based show became an instant hit worldwide, receiving nominations for several awards as well as winning the 2022 Dorian TV Awards forBest LGBTQ TV Show. The series, which has been renewed for a further two seasons, also starsYasmin Finney(as Elle Argent),William Gao(Tao Xu),Cormac Hyde-Corrin(Harry Greene),Tobie Donovan(Isaac Henderson),Rhea Norwood(Imogen Heaney),Kizzy Edgell(Darcy Olsson), andSebastian Croft(Ben Hope). The series was produced byPatrick Walters,Jamie Laurenson,Hakan Kousetta,Iain Canning,Emile Sherman, andZorana Piggott.
Heartstopperis currently streaming on Netflix. In the meantime, check out the official trailer for the hit show.
