Kit Connor

2022 - 10 - 31

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'Heartstopper' star Kit Connor says he has been forced to come out ... (NBC News)

"Heartstopper" star Kit Connor came out as bisexual on Monday, saying he felt force to share his sexual orientation after the actor was accused of ...

“That one scene was able to give this person the comfort and the confidence to be truthful to themselves, be honest with their parents and just be unapologetically themselves, and I think that’s a beautiful thing and a real honor, especially for someone who is 18 years old like me.” [post](https://twitter.com/kit_connor/status/1587218539236188160), the British actor wrote: “Back for a minute. Fans also rushed to support Connor, with one Twitter user writing: "HOW can one watch a show like Heartstopper and the take away being that you as a viewer/fan/whatever have the right to know the most private aspects of the actors life? We love you Kit, sorry you had to do this." Not that you should have ever had to out yourself," another wrote. That followed the emergence of photos showing him holding hands with Maia Reficco, his co-star in “A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow.”

Heartstopper's Kit Connor says he was 'forced' to come out as bisexual (BBC News)

Co-stars rally around the 18-year-old star after he revealed his sexuality on Twitter.

[Ranj Singh](https://twitter.com/DrRanj/status/1587356361091944448), who wrote: "I wish this tweet was never necessary. Kit you are amazing." "I feel like I'm perfectly confident and comfortable in my sexuality, but I don't feel the need to... [The English actor posted](https://twitter.com/kit_connor/status/1587218539236188160): "I'm bi. I'm not massive about that and I don't feel like I need to label myself, especially not publicly." Apparently some people on here know my sexuality better than I do..."

'Heartstopper' Creator and Fans Rally Around Star Kit Connor After ... (Variety)

The creator of "Heartstopper" and fans rally around series star Kit Connor after he said he was "forced" to come out as bisexual.

Connor added, “To have a show where you see queer people being happy and being together and united as a group, I think there’s something really beautiful about that. I think it’s really important to have a show that is just portraying queer love and queer beauty.” “I truly don’t understand how people can watch ‘Heartstopper’ and then gleefully spend their time speculating about sexualities and judging based on stereotypes,” Oseman wrote. The 18-year-old actor made a rare appearance on Twitter Monday, writing: “Back for a minute. I think some of you missed the point of the show. Kit you are amazing.”

'Heartstopper' star Kit Connor slams fans for forcing him to come out ... (Page Six)

Kit Connor slammed "Heartstopper" fans for "forcing" him to come out as bisexual after he had slammed people's desire to "label" his sexuality.

I feel like that’s a very interesting, slightly problematic sort of assumption to make.” “We’re still all so young. been treated so unfairly.” bye,” Connor — who plays a closeted rugby player on “Heartstopper” — I hope all those people are embarrassed as F–K. “back for a minute.

'Heartstopper' Star Kit Connor Receives Support From Cast ... (Deadline)

KIt Connor, star of the Netflix series 'Heartstopper', has received support from his fellow cast mates after coming out as bisexual.

Connor plays Nick, a rugby player who is not officially out but finds himself clicking with Charlie (Joe Locke), who is out of the closet. [saying](https://twitter.com/AliceOseman/status/1587226699036610561?s=20&t=_-vU_RHlE7q7GtDSvXMOqQ), “I truly don’t understand how people can watch Heartstopper and then gleefully spend their time speculating about sexualities and judging based on stereotypes. [Kit Connor](https://deadline.com/tag/kit-connor/) has taken to social media to come out as bisexual after he says he was forced to. Boys fall in love. congrats for forcing an 18 year old to out himself. “back for a minute.

'Heartstopper': Kit Connor was forced to 'out himself' as bisexual (INSIDER)

The "Heartstopper" star made the announcement on Twitter, after previously deleting the app in September. At the time, Connor was being accused of ...

been treated so unfairly." Kit you are amazing." This is not the first time Connor has had to address fans commenting on his sexuality. apparently some people on here know my sexuality better than I do…" Some fans accused the actor of being straight and taking a bisexual role away from a queer actor. "Back for a minute.

How 'Heartstopper' Cast Are Supporting Kit Connor as He Comes ... (Newsweek)

Kit Connor's "Heartstopper" co-stars shared their support for the actor after he publicly came out following criticism for portraying a bisexual character.

Yeah, I feel very lucky that we found everyone." [tweet](https://twitter.com/kit_connor/status/1587218539236188160), Connor wrote: "back for a minute. Love you my friend ❤️" Kit you are amazing." "And for me, as well, it's respect to the characters and respect to the readers of the comics as well, so that was really important to me and to everyone else who was involved in the casting process. been treated so unfairly.