‘Heartstopper’: Kit Connor is forced to confirm he is bisexual and the series team shows his support

Kit Connor had already thought about speculating on the sexuality of public figures, noting that in the case of a cast as young as that of ‘Heartstopper’, a series that stars alongside Joe Locke; things get even more complicated because they can feel the pressure to come out “when maybe we’re not ready”.

back for a minute. I’m bi. congratulations on forcing an 18 year old to go out alone. I think some of you have lost the sense of the show. goodbye

? Kit Connor (@kit_connor) October 31, 2022

“Apparently some people here know my sexuality better than I do”Connor added on Twitter, a social network that he decided to leave last September due to the aforementioned toxicity. He is now back to confirm that he is bisexual, assuring that he was forced to make such a statement and highlighting his anger at being the focus of speculation for months.. “I’ll be back for a while. I’m bi, congratulations on forcing an 18-year-old out of the closet. I think some of you have not understood the essence of the series “he says, citing the Netflix TV drama that launched him to fame.

Among the responses to this message stands out the official report by Alice Oseman, author of the graphic novel on which ‘Heartstopper’ is based. “I don’t really understand how people can watch ‘Heartstopper’ and then spend time happily speculating about other people’s sexuality and judging by stereotypes. I hope all those people feel awfully embarrassed. Kit, you are awesome.”. Oseman wasn’t the only one to react by sending love to Connor, Kizzy Edgell, who plays Darcy in the series, responded with a: “I love you Kit and I’m sorry some have been so disgustingly hard on you.. You have been treated unfairly “. Sebastian Croft (Ben) added to that support with a too “The world doesn’t deserve you. I love you friend”.

In addition to those involved in the adaptation of ‘Heartstopper’, other colleagues have wanted to join in the wave of affection that Connor is receiving. Lukas Gage, Tyler in “Euphoria”, reacted by tweeting a heart, and Kirk Acevedo, known for series like “Arrow” or “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit”, assured that “difficult times don’t last, but strong people do”cheering for Connor.

Accused of queerbaiting

Connor had decided to move away from the toxicity of Twitter, a social network in which he was constantly accused of queerbaiting for not talking about his sexuality. He did it shortly after the publication of some images taken by the paparazzi in which he is seen holding hands with Maia Reficco, his co-star in ‘Cuban Girl’s Guide’. Eventually, this actor succumbed to the pressure proclaiming his bisexuality, and he did so before diving into the next few seasons of “Heartstopper,” a series that started his harassment on Twitter. Netflix announced in May that we will see two more seasons on Nick and Charlie’s relationshiptherefore the fandom of the aforementioned fiction will be very present in Connor’s life.