Aug 2, 2023 2:57 pm. The 18-year-old’s post wasn’t a celebration of a young person feeling proud of. November 22 2022 3:53 PM EST. Fans of and the creator behind Netflix series “ Heartstopper ” are rallying around series star Kit Connor after the actor shared that he was “forced” to come out as bisexual. “That one. Now, courtesy of Netflix’s breakthrough queer sensation Heartstopper, they are reckoning with suddenly being stop-you-in. The coming-of-age story based. Harcelé en ligne, l’acteur anglais Kit Connor, 18 ans, a dû révéler sa bisexualité. Based on Alice Oseman ’s web comic and graphic novels of the same name, the show follows a friendship-turned-romance between two British teens, the seemingly straight Nick and the out-and-proud. Kit Connor has taken to social media to come out as bisexual after he says he was forced to. November 30 2022 1:11 PM EST. Kit Connor, star of Netflix's "Heartstopper," recently came out as bisexual. Joe Locke Supports Kit Connor Coming Out: "Proud of Him Controlling the Narrative". After having previously deleted his Twitter account,. But while celebrity coming out stories are often (rightfully) met with joyful support, Connor’s. A new batch of Heartstopper Season 2 photos for Netflix‘s coming-of-age dramedy has been released, teasing the introduction of new supporting characters who will join Kit Connor’s Nick and Joe. Actor Kit Connor felt “forced” to come out as bisexual on October 31, and now, the creator of Hearstopper, Alice Oseman, as. "i think some of you missed the point of the show. "i’m bi. Connor became a breakout star after starring in the hit series as Nick Nelson, a teenage boy who discovers they are bisexual and has a difficult time coming. 11:30 PM · Oct 31, 2022. 11:30 PM · Oct 31, 2022. Joe Locke has supported his Heartstopper co-star Kit Connor after the 18-year-old was “forced” to come out as bisexual. Mey Rude. congrats for forcing an 18 year old to out himself. MONDAY 9:30 AM JULY 3, 2023 LONDON. ”. Adapted from the popular graphic novel by Alice Oseman of the same name, Heartstopper stars Joe Locke as Charlie, a teen who was bullied for being gay, and Kit Connor as Nick, his crush. You can opt-out at any time. In October, the British actor. 31, Colman applauded Connor's bravery—while also. I was just slightly disappointed by this reaction. Olivia Colman Slams People Who 'Bullied' Heartstopper Co-Star Kit Connor To Come Out Heartstopper's Joe Locke Blasts 'Perverted' Speculation About His And Kit Connor's Love Lives Before You GoPhoto Illustration by Elizabeth Brockway/The Daily Beast/GettyThis week, Heartstopper star Kit Connor came out as bisexual on social media. Kit Connor is opening up about his sexuality. High school rugby star Nick Nelson ( Kit Connor) has already privately accepted his. By Grace Gavilanes. The 18-year-old’s coming out was met with plenty of support from fans and friends, including Oseman and Colman, who called Connor a “very beautiful human being. Heartstopper star Kit Connor has spoken out against people making “harmful” assumptions about others’ sexuality based on the way they look or act. Then, of course, we come to the final scene of season 2, between Nick and Charlie, “one of the most heartbreaking and beautiful scenes that Alice has ever written,” Connor says. "i think some of. Connor, a star of Netflix’s teen romcom, “Heartstopper. In his own time. Kit Connor said his bisexuality led Heartstopper fans to “force” him to come out publicly before he was ready. congrats for forcing an 18 year old to out himself. By Wolfgang Ruth. It’s a balmy, rose-tinted exploration of sexuality (think Ted Lasso for queer. Netflix. As well as his break-out role in Netflix’s coming-of-age drama. November 22 2022 3:53 PM EST. In September, the actor posted to Twitter to say that it was a “silly silly app,” that he was “bored of it,” and that he’d be deleting it. July 6, 2023 12:00pm. connor “Back for a minute. . Demands that the likes of Heartstopper star Connor, Billie Eilish or Taylor Swift come out stem from a regressive belief that there is a right or wrong way to be queer Wed 2 Nov 2022 21. In September. (Getty Images) Kit Connor, the 18-year-old star of Netflix's Heartstopper, has come out as bisexual after pressure from fans. Connor, a star of Netflix’s teen romcom, “Heartstopper,” said Monday that he. You have hurt the person who took Nick Nelson’s physical form, which was the. In a tweet, he said that was forced to reveal his sexuality. When the award for. Due to the LGBTQ+ themes of the show, and the blatant queer representation within the cast, many fans were inclined. In a new interview for Vulture, Pace opened up about. 4,704. Kit Connor Wasn’t Ready The star of Netflix’s teen rom-com Heartstopper was forced to come out by fans. Kit Connor has spoken out on the experience of coming out as bisexual on social media after intense fan speculation about his sexuality. Now fans are asking, “is Kit Connor gay?” and the actor’s seen them discussing it online. Coming out should and often is a joyous thing. “I'm bi. Fans of and the creator behind Netflix series “ Heartstopper ” are rallying around series star Kit Connor after the actor shared that he was “forced” to come out as bisexual. In his own time. Heartstopper star Kit Connor opened up about what it's been like for him after coming out as bisexual. In this op-ed, writer K-Ci Williams explores Heartstopper star Kit Connor’s recent tweet coming out as bisexual and how queerbaiting discourse can be a weapon to out people. They can decide to come out at 16 or 60 and it is literally never. Kit Connor said his bisexuality led Heartstopper fans to “force” him to come out publicly before he was ready. The Heartstopper star, 19, recalled how being accused of queerbaiting by fans pushed him to address his sexuality. congrats for forcing an 18 year old to out himself," he tweeted on Monday. Accusations of queerbaiting forced 'Heartstopper' star Kit Connor, 18, to publicly come out as bisexual—and that's not OK. Heartstopper’s Kit Connor comes out as bisexual, saying he’s forced to come out after accusations of queer-baiting. says he has been “forced” to come out as bisexual after being accused of queerbaiting. congrats for forcing an 18 year old to out himself," he tweeted on Monday. Spring reassures Nelson that he’s okay with his partner taking his time with his coming-out process: “I want you to come. Heartstopper creator Alice Oseman responds to Nick's storyline in season 2 mirroring Kit Connor's real-life experience of coming out. However, Connor's sexuality has been scrutinized enough that he was compelled to addressed it back in May. Kit Connor, who stars in the Netflix hit show Heartstopper, came out as bisexual on Monday. Kit Connor and Joe Locke sat on a plump bordello-red couch at the Manhattan headquarters of Netflix. Connor endured intense speculation about his own sexuality after the series aired last year, and was pressured to come out as bisexual . Listen to article. Anyone familiar with Kit Connor's public coming out story will see parallels between the actor's real-life experience and that of his 'Hearstopper' character Nick in Season 2. m. . On Oct. In it, he condemned social media users for. Kit Connor has spoken about the pressures of seeing negative comments on social media after he recently came out as bisexual, saying he felt 'forced' to due to online speculation. I was just slightly disappointed by this reaction. He may be pretending to be bi on the show, but he is bisexual. INick's friendship with Charlie Spring (Joe Locke) grows. Vest, calvinklein. October 31, 2022 7:36pm. Fans of Heartstopper star Kit Connor were treated to some impressive new photos and video footage of the 19-year-old yesterday. LONDON, ENGLAND: 'Heartstopper' star Kit Connor is receiving support from fans and the show's creators after the actor revealed that he was "forced" to come out as bisexual. Born March 8, 2004, Kit is currently eighteen years of age and has been appearing on screen since eight years old. Kit Connor, the star of Netflix’s beloved gay romance Heartstopper, has opened up about the drama surrounding his forced outing last year. Connor, a star of Netflix’s teen romcom, “Heartstopper,” said Monday that he. The 18-year-old plays Nick Nelson in the Netflix coming-of. "Heartstopper" actor Kit Connor has come out as bisexual on Twitter after he was accused of "queerbaiting" fans of the LGBTQ Netflix show. Connor returned to Twitter after a self-imposed hiatus on Monday (31 October), and simply said: “Back for a minute. ”. Joseph William Locke, known as Joe Locke, is a Manx actor. Netflix screenshot. Netflix. I’m bi. Kit Connor attends a dinner hosted by Finch & Partners for the launch of Paramount+ UK at Chiltern Firehouse on June 21, 2022 in London, England. Connor plays Nick Nelson, a star rugby player who. Joshooeerr. Coming out should be empowering, but instead, unfounded queer-baiting accusations have forced Kit Connor to come out as bi to everyone before he was ready. Birth date: March 8, 2004. “I can’t wait for it to come out – hopefully people like it and we’ll be called back for another instalment. ”. Connor, a star of Netflix’s teen romcom, “Heartstopper,” said Monday that he. ”. Connor is known for his breakout performance as Nick Nelson in Netflix's aforementioned coming-of-age drama. "i’m bi. Although, according to the actor, he felt forced to do so by. The Heartstopper star is now receiving the support. Kit Connor. In much the same way, nobody “forced” him to come out. 36K. congrats for forcing an 18 year old to out himself," he tweeted on Monday. Retweets. “I Would Have Preferred To Do It Another Way”: Kit Connor Opens Up About Coming Out And Heartstopper Season 2 Nobody causes internet hysteria quite like British actor Kit Connor. After feeling extremely pressured. Kit Connor's coming out tweet should have been a happy occasion, but now it became a sad and hurtful moment. Kit Connor came out as bisexual in an October 2022 Twitter post in which the “ Heartstopper ” breakout wrote, “Back for a minute. Kit Connor Dave Benett/Getty Images. Rob Youngson. One of them, Nick Nelson (Kit Connor), comes out as bisexual to. m. Kit Connor was “forced” to come out publicly as bisexual after “Heartstopper” fans accused him of “queerbating. How helpful was having her as a scene partner? CONNOR The funny thing about it is we had only. Connor, who shot to fame in Netflix’s heartwarming, queer tear-jerker Heartstopper, was reportedly videoed holding hands with Cuban Girl’s Guide co-star Maia Reficco while in. He has now said he felt forced to tell fans about. Kit Connor has taken to social media to come out as bisexual after he says he was forced to. Kit Connor said his bisexuality led Heartstopper fans to “force” him to come out publicly before he was ready. Heartstopper star Kit Connor has revealed he is bisexual, saying he has been “forced” to come out amid accusations of queerbaiting. This week, Heartstopper star Kit Connor came out as bisexual on social media. congrats for forcing an 18 year old to out himself. He is portrayed by Kit Connor. Actor Kit Connor, who plays one of the lead characters, Nick Nelson, in Netflix’s hit coming-of-age dramedy Heartstopper, has been forced to reveal his sexuality by the show’s fans. In his own time. Fans of and the creator behind Netflix series “ Heartstopper ” are rallying around series star Kit Connor after the actor shared that he was “forced” to come out as bisexual. December 17 2022 7:54 AM EST. The actor has clearly been bulking up his physique, leaving many to. Heartstopper's Joe Locke has reacted to Kit Connor recently coming out as bi!Recently, Kit Connor took to Twitter to publicly come out as bi to all of his fa. Heartstopper ‘s Kit Connor has shared a message from a fan who came out after watching the young-LGBTQ drama on Netflix. Eighteen-year-old Connor recently came out as bisexual after he was relentlessly questioned on social media about his sexuality. "By Variety. Kit Connor. He appeared in the films Get Santa (2014), Rocketman. Nam miền Bắc. Locke stars in Netflix’s secondary school teen drama as Charlie, a. Heartstopper actor Kit Connor has publicly come out as bisexual after feeling that viewers were "forcing" him to do so. The announcement didn’t come of his own. Connor, a star of Netflix's teen romcom. After being pictured hand-in-hand with his A Cuban Girl’s. Prior to coming out, he repeatedly shut down speculation about his sexuality, telling. “Back for a minute. Kit Connor at the 2022 Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards (Image: Attitude/Kit Oates) Heartstopper star Kit Connor has shared his advice for people who are under pressure to come out. But then we started talking about coming out, and the mood in the room shifted, fast. But he shouldn’t have had to. Kit Connor publicly came out as bisexual in October 2021 and called out trolls for forcing him to do so. Locke stars in Netflix’s secondary school teen drama as Charlie, a. Early on Watson moves in with Sherlock and then they suddenly spend a lot of time together in intense and emotional situations. Kit Connor has taken to social media to come out as bisexual after he says he was forced to. September 13 2022 11:26 AM EST. When Netflix's gay coming-of-age love story Heartstopper dropped on. Olivia Colman has come to the defense of Heartstopper co-star Kit Connor after Connor came out in what appeared to be a response to accusations that he was. In season two of Netflix ‘s LGBTQ young adult hit Heartstopper, the Truham Grammar School. Martin, an expert in gay-positive psychology. Related: Young Royals cast share support for Heartstopper's Kit Connor after coming out. Related: Fans Rally Around Heartstopper Star Kit Connor as He Comes Out as Bisexual Conclusion Kit Connor is a truly gifted actor. What should have been a positive thing in the life of the 18-year-old actor was tainted by the. Huw. August 4, 2023 at 12:58 PM · 14 min read. Heartstopper star Kit Connor returned to Twitter after announcing he was leaving the platform back in September to come out as bisexual. November 1, 2022 · 2 min read. "i’m bi. kit connor coming out | 2. Heartstopper star Kit Connor has revealed on Twitter that he is bisexual - but suggested he only. Bernardo Sim. Emily Carey as Lily Evans. More. Kit Connor Jemima Marriott. “Think. Benett/Warner Bros. Heartstopper star Kit Connor has revealed he wanted to come out "another way". The 19-year-old initially posted about it in November 2022 after people on social media. Unfortunately, the fixation on Taylor Zakhar Perez’s sexuality. Neither had love interests until season 3, so lots of people shipped them together instead. Kit Connor with his dogs Basil and Sybil. Joe Locke. Kit Connor : les questions que soulève son coming out forcé. The 19-year-old initially posted about it in November 2022 after people on social media. And now, suddenly, he realizes that. Heartstopper's Kit Connor tweeted he is bisexual in 2022, but said he felt forced to come out. Kit Connor said his bisexuality led Heartstopper fans to “force” him to come out publicly before he was ready. One of them, Nick Nelson (Kit Connor), comes out as bisexual to. By Shaun Wren. Pictures / Via Getty Images for Dunhill. has spoken out on the experience of coming out as bisexual on social media after intense fan speculation about his sexuality. By Jackson. Heartstopper star. Kit Connor said his bisexuality led Heartstopper fans to “force” him to come out publicly before he was ready. Kit Connor says he would have preferred not to have come out as bisexual publicly, but he does not “regret” it and that it was “in many ways. With so much. Olivia Colman has spoken out in support of her Heartstopper co-star Kit Connor coming out as bisexual, while criticising those who “bullied” him to talk about it. Heartstopper's Kit Connor says he was 'forced' to come out as bisexual - BBC News. His costar Joe Locke and others have since supported him. The new show follows Charlie Spring (Joe Locke. Heartstopper's Joe Locke Says He's 'So Proud' of Kit Connor After He Felt Forced to Come Out as Bisexual. Unfortunately, that level of success also comes with a lot. Bi-erasure was a big reason I was afraid to come out as bi. July 6, 2023 12:00pm. The Heartstopper star is now receiving the support of his. i. In the hit. In Netflix's hit comedy-drama. Joseph William Locke grew up in Douglas, Isle of. December 02 2022 2:04 PM EST. Actor Kit Connor, who plays one of the lead characters, Nick Nelson, in Netflix’s hit coming-of-age dramedy Heartstopper, has been forced to reveal his sexuality by the show’s fans. When Netflix's gay coming-of-age love story Heartstopper dropped on. . November 02 2022 9:10 AM EST. Heartstopper stars Kit Connor, Joe Locke talk chemistry reads and potential season 2. 31, 2022, 10:12 p. November 1, 2022 4:45 PM EDT. “Heartstopper was the first thing to make me feel safe and accepted as a bisexual person, and seeing that hstwt bullied Kit Connor into coming out is absolutely gut-wrenching,” one fan said. Best recognised for playing high-schooler Nick Nelson in Netflix's teen drama Heartstopper, the 19-year-old announced after apparently feeling pressurised: "i'm bi. Vianney Le Caer. Kit Connor, the star of Netflix’s teen rom-com ‘Heartstopper,’ which returns for season two on August 3, was forced to come out by the show’s fans. He really didn. In October, the British actor reappeared on Twitter after a brief hiatus to clarify his sexuality, but said that the announcement was not of his own accord. Kit Connor John Phillips/Getty Images. He’s not letting them get to him anymore. Not just straight women. uk. Kit announced he was forced to come out as. Kit Connor made his TV debut aged eight. Charlie (Joe Locke) and Nick (Kit Connor) explore Paris on their school trip together. "Heartstopper" star Kit Connor said he has been forced to "out himself" on social media after facing accusations of queerbaiting viewers of the Netflix show. 1. Heartstopper’s teen heartthrob Kit Connor was accused of ‘queerbaiting’ and felt ‘forced’ to come out as bisexual on Twitter – but what else do we know about the talented star, besides. Kit Connor came out as bisexual at 18 after feeling pressure from 'Heartstopper' fans who accused him of "queerbaiting". Kit Connor has quit Twitter for the time being. Heartstopper star Kit Connor opened up in a new interview with British Vogue about his very unconventional coming-out experience. Olivia Colman addressed co-star Kit Connor's coming out, saying she's proud of Connor but not of "Heartstopper" fans who "bullied" him. JD Glass. The British teenage actor stars as gay school boy Nick Nelson in the coming-of-age-drama based on the bestselling graphic novels by Alice Oseman. In October 2022, six months after the show aired, Connor was forced to out himself via Twitter (now known as X. The 18-year. Kit Connor wears Sweater, Pants, Socks, and Shoes Prada. Just stop. 1. Getty Images. I'm bi. Kit Connor wants to see more bisexuals in media. The actor. Kit Connor is publicly opening up about his sexuality. congrats for forcing an 18 year old to out himself," Connor. Thay vì vui mừng, nhiều fan cảm thấy bức xúc bởi họ thấy “Nick” gần như bị dồn ép phải làm điều đó. The Heartstopper actor told fans he was bisexual last October , after his sexuality had become the topic of discussion and speculation online. The Heartstopper star also acknowledged the hypocrisy of forcing someone to come out when the whole point of. " He. Kit Connor will return as Nick Nelson in Netflix's Heartstopper season 2. Openly queer Labour MP Nadia Whittome added: “Being forced to come out is being outed, and it’s disgusting. Heartstopper ’s Kit Connor has come out as bisexual. The Netflix star took to Twitter to address the. By Yana Grebenyuk. 14 Jun 2022. 2M views. Tao plans the perfect date. By Armando Tinoco. with his co-stars and fans flocking to support the starA Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow: Directed by Katherine Fairfax Wright. In October, Connor made a brief. The Heartstopper star is currently filming a new movie based on the best-selling novel A Cuban Girl's. A year ago, Joe Locke and Kit Connor were kids preparing for their exams. Connor plays the part of Nick Nelson in. (CNN) -- The pressure for 18-year-old actor Kit Connor to come out had been building on social media for months. October 31, 2022. The actor was spotted allegedly holding hands with Cuban Girl’s Guide star Maia Reficco, which led to some so-called fans suggesting he was “queerbaiting”. CNN —. Nov. After Heartstopper fans cruelly accused Kit Connor of queerbaiting, the actor has come out as bisexual on Twitter. His costar Joe Locke and others have since supported him. Heartstopper’s Kit Connor comes out as bisexual, saying he’s forced to come out after accusations of queer-baiting. Heartstopper star Kit Connor. Season 2 does not yet have a release date, but filming is currently underway. Connor is unsurprisingly not the first celebrity to feel pressured to be upfront with their sexuality. But not the way he wanted. Kit Connor opened up about coming out as bisexual in 2022 after facing mounting criticism from Heartstopper fans who thought he was a straight actor playing a bisexual character in the hit Netflix. Heartstopper, which premiered on Netflix on April 22, 2022, is. When did Kit Connor come out? In October 2022, six months after the release of Heartstopper, Kit made a brief return to Twitter to come out as bisexual. But part of that comes from being able to do it when you're ready to do so. března 2004 Londýn, Spojené království) je britský herec a dabér. Heartstopper fans have taken to Twitter in support of one of the show’s stars Kit Connor, who came out as bisexual on the social media platform on. Bye. One "Heartstopper" viewer used the coming-out scene on the Netflix show to come out to her own parents, inspiring a viral tweet. "I’m. Heartstopper launched on Netflix on Friday, April 22 — so here’s everything you need to know about the rising star actor Kit Sebastian Connor…. pic. He gained recognition for his starring role as secondary school student Nick Nelson in the Netflix teen series Heartstopper (2022–present), for which he won the inaugural Children's and Family Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Performance. ”Connor, 19, spoke against the same assumption in his own coming-out story. And, sadly, a lot of the pressure kit Connor seemed to have faced was from a young queer community. I’m bi. Congrats for forcing an 18 year old to out himself. The actor, 18, returned to Twitter on Monday night (31 October) two months after he was seemingly driven off the platform amid accusations that he was. But then we started talking about coming out, and the mood in the room shifted, fast. i think some of you missed the point of the show. co. Joe Locke has supported his Heartstopper co-star Kit Connor after the 18-year-old was “forced” to come out as bisexual. The Heartstopper star is now receiving the support. Kit Connor came out as bisexual in 2021. It follows Lila as she leaves her life at her Abuela's Cuban bakery in Miami to spend. #heartstoppercast #kitconnor #kitconnorcomingout #kitconnorheartstopper. Another was Sherlock and Moriarty, the latter being playful and. Kit Connor, one of the young British stars of Netflix's Heartstopper, came out as bisexual on Monday after he was accused of queerbaiting fans of the LGBTQ show. What should have been a positive thing in the life. English actor Kit Connor has revealed that he was "forced" to come out as bisexual after people accused him of queerbaiting. Kit Connor was “forced” to come out publicly as. Kit Connor had a minor role in the Channel 4 sitcom Chickens when it was piloted in 2011. 5, 2022, 4:00 AM PDT. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. By Alastair James. “Y’all forced Rita Ora and Kit Connor to come out as bi when they should've done it on their own terms,” someone else wrote, referring to actor Kit Connor, who was more recently pressured to come out as bisexual after being accused of queerbaiting. It came out just two weeks ago, and fans can’t stop talking about it, especially one scene in particular. i’m bi. By Lauren Rowello. The coming-of-age story based. At the. congrats for forcing an 18 year old to out himself. Heartstopper's Kit Connor tweeted he is bisexual in 2022, but said he felt forced to come out. Heartstopper actor Kit Connor has called for fans to stop speculating online about his sexuality following his breakout role in the Netflix romantic. The film will feature Maia Reficco, Kit Connor, and Kate del Castillo in the main cast. Age: 19. Namey’s heartwarming YA novel follows Miami girl Lila Reyes who has her life planned out working in Abuela. Lowenna Waters | Nuray Bulbul November 1, 2022. congrats for forcing an 18 year old to out himself," he tweeted on Monday. bye — Kit Connor (@kit_connor) October 31, 2022 "Twitter is so funny man. I even saw a tweet from Mew Suppasit (who was famously outed by a former costar). The harassment began when the 18-year-old starred alongside Olivia, 48, in the Netflix. La star de la série de Netflix aurait voulu le faire "d'une autre. By Lauren Rowello. Opinion: The recent outing of actor Kit Connor is part of a disturbing trend in which public figures are coerced to come out due to campaigns of online harassment. Kit. Kit Connor said his bisexuality led Heartstopper fans to “force” him to come out publicly before he was ready. Mey Rude. Connor tweeted: "back for a minute. EXCLUSIVE: Emmy winner Kit Connor (Heartstopper) has been set to lead feature mystery-horror One Of Us, which will begin filming in Belfast, Northern Ireland later this month. Heartstopper star Kit Connor says he doesn’t want to be defined by the term “queer actor”,. Heartstopper star Kit Connor has come out as bisexual after facing pressure from fans. Their teacher didn’t necessarily think they’d hit it off when he assigned them to sit next to each other in class after winter break. Kit Connor then congratulated everyone for forcing an 18-year-old to. Kit Connor was forced to come out as bisexual after numerous netizens pressured him on his sexuality and bullied him for playing a queer character in Netflix's hit LGBT series, "Heartstopper. Says fans forced him to, after accusing him of queerbaiting. Heartstopper actor Kit Connor says he was "forced" to come out as bisexual amid accusations of "queerbaiting" after his star-making role on the hit Netflix series. Congrats for forcing an 18 year old to out himself. In many ways, it was really empowering' July 6, 2023 12:00pm. Kit Connor, star of the Netflix series Heartstopper, and forced by cyber-bullies to come out as bisexual, won his first Emmy earlier this week at the first annual. (CNN) -- The pressure for 18-year-old actor Kit Connor to come out had been building on social media for months. . Kit Connor, the 18-year-old English actor known for his role as Nick Nelson in the Netflix series Heartstopper, came out as bisexual on Twitter on Monday evening. Heartstopper's Kit Connor comes out as bi after feeling forced to by fans of the show "I think some of you missed the point of the show," Connor tweeted. On Tuesday, November 1. By Andy Swift. The British teenage actor stars as gay school boy Nick Nelson in the coming-of-age-drama based on the bestselling graphic novels by Alice Oseman. Fans accused the star of "queerbaiting" – when a straight, cisgender person seems to cash in on LGBTQ fashion, music, acting. ” Since coming out as bisexual, Connor. Heartstopper star Kit Connor felt forced to come out as bisexual after months of fan harassment, and some fans rallied to offer support. 31, 18-year-old actor. Heartstopper actor Kit Connor says he was "forced" to come out as bisexual amid accusations of " queerbaiting " after his star-making role on the hit Netflix series. A snapshot of Kit Connor. . Based on Alice Oseman’s graphic novels of the same name, “Heartstopper” tells the endearing love story of Charlie Spring (Joe Locke) and Nicholas “Nick” Nelson (Kit Connor), two teens at. ET. Sadly, Kit Connor didn’t have such a pleasant experience with coming out as Locke. 8 August 2023 by Joely Chilcott. “I'm bi. congrats for forcing an 18 year old. . congrats for forcing an 18 year old to out himself. Watch the latest videos about #kitconnorcomingout on TikTok. On Dec. LONDON, ENGLAND: 'Heartstopper' star Kit Connor is receiving support from fans and the show's creators after the actor revealed that he was "forced" to come out as bisexual. The 18-year-old returned to Twitter after a seven-week hiatus to make the announcement after. In 2022, LGBTQ+ people in the public eye are still not able to come out on their own terms. Connor, 19, recalled having his body. Actor Kit Connor felt “forced” to come out as bisexual on October 31, and now, the creator of Hearstopper, Alice Oseman, as well as celebrities and fans of the series, is showing support for. Our. Kit Connor, the star of Netflix’s “ Heartstopper ,” came out as bisexual Monday in a tweet.