Kit Connor, the star of Netflix’s “ Heartstopper ,” came out as bisexual Monday in a tweet. This is particularly true for 19-year-olds Joe Locke and Kit Connor, who play the show’s core couple, Nick and Charlie. For some Twitter users, Connor's coming out started a much bigger conversation on sexuality. uk. Kit Connor came out as bisexual in an October 2022 Twitter post in which the “ Heartstopper ” breakout wrote, “Back for a minute. Things get weird between Tara and Darcy. “I'm bi. While Connor noted that the second. Heartstopper's Kit Connor says he was 'forced' to come out as bisexual - BBC News. or. The 18-year-old plays Nick Nelson in the Netflix coming-of. Kit Connor said his bisexuality led Heartstopper fans to “force” him to come out publicly before he was ready. to come out to their parents,” Connor told NBC News in May 2022. "I am so proud of him, but. Heartstopper star Kit Connor has come out as bisexual after facing pressure from fans. In September. Emily Carey as Lily Evans. “Back for a minute. Kit Connor has officially won his first Emmy for his performance as Nick Nelson in Netflix's popular romantic teen series Heartstopper. "i think some of. Kit Connor made his TV debut aged eight. i. Neither had love interests until season 3, so lots of people shipped them together instead. The Heartstopper star, 19, recalled how being accused of queerbaiting by fans pushed him to address his sexuality. Kit Connor was “forced” to come out publicly as bisexual after “Heartstopper” fans accused him of “queerbating. " Kit Connor Talks Coming Out. The 18-year-old star of the hit Netflix series Heartstopper has condemned those who he says have “forced” him to publicly. "Heartstopper" actor Kit Connor has come out as bisexual on Twitter after he was accused of "queerbaiting" fans of the LGBTQ Netflix show. . Early on Watson moves in with Sherlock and then they suddenly spend a lot of time together in intense and emotional situations. " November 02 2022 9:10 AM EST. Watch the latest videos about #kitconnorcomingout on TikTok. Kit Connor broke his silence on feeling pressured to publicly come out as bisexual. Kit Connor, who plays Nick in Heartstopper, came out as bi after pictures of him holding hands with a woman sparked allegations of queerbaiting. i think some of you missed the point of the show. Connor, who plays a bisexual teen in the hit Netflix show Heartstopper, has opened up about how he feels as. congrats for forcing an 18 year old to out himself," he tweeted on Monday. Heartstopper star Kit Connor felt forced to come out as bisexual after months of fan harassment, and some fans rallied to offer support. Kit Connor came out as bisexual in 2021. Quite. He had deleted the social media site. “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. And to the people that bullied him into doing this, I hope your pillow is warm on both sides and that you step on a million legos. . Heartstopper launched on Netflix on Friday, April 22 — so here’s everything you need to know about the rising star actor Kit Sebastian Connor…. Nick first starts questioning. What was Kit Connor's. "Kit Connor @kit_connor back for a minute. Listen to article. Benett/Warner Bros. Kit Connor said his bisexuality led Heartstopper fans to “force” him to come out publicly before he was ready. Netflix. congrats for forcing an 18 year old to out himself," he tweeted on Monday. The British series, which debuted in April 2022,. In the wake of its success, attention turned to the stars' personal lives. Heartstopper fans have rallied support for the actor, Kit Connor after he claimed on Monday night that he was forced to come out as bisexual. Heartstopper's Kit Connor tweeted he is bisexual in 2022, but said he felt forced to come out. But seeing Kit Connor’s coming out tweet this morning was the complete opposite of that. In his own time. Article continues after ad. Kit Connor then congratulated everyone for forcing an 18-year-old to. December 12 2022 3:21 PM EST. Heartstopper, which premiered on Netflix on April 22, 2022, is based on Alice Oseman’s 2020 graphic novel of the same name, which tells the love story of Charles “Charlie” Spring (Joe Locke), a shy gay student at. INick's friendship with Charlie Spring (Joe Locke) grows. The British actor, best known for. Heartstopper’s Kit Connor comes out as bisexual, saying he’s forced to come out after accusations of queer-baiting. After revealing back in October 2022 that he was pressured to come out as bisexual by fans, Kit Connor is understandably keeping his private life, well, private. "Back for a minute. 1 November 2022 Getty Images By Emma Saunders Entertainment reporter Heartstopper star Kit Connor has revealed on Twitter that he is bisexual - but suggested he only came out because he was. I’m bi. I was just slightly disappointed by this reaction. Olivia Colman has “ Heartstopper ” co-star Kit Connor ’s back. Connor, a star of Netflix's teen romcom. The same goes for Joe Locke, with both keeping their. Tao plans the perfect date. Shutterstock. Kit Connor has opened up about his coming out last year. The 18-year. Connor tweeted this week that some. 11:30 PM · Oct 31, 2022. More. Kit Connor, photographed last month. 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. By Alastair James. Jason Pham. The actor, 19, shot to fame after his starring role in Heartstopper, a romantic drama series that follows the blossoming relationship of two teen boys. Kit Connor of Heartstopper fame has come out as bisexual, seemingly in response to queerbaiting accusations on social media. 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. "i’m bi. Kit Connor is best known for playing Nick in the LGBTQ+ Netflix rom-com series. Based on the popular webcomic of the same name, Heartstopper follows high schoolers Nick Nelson (Connor) and Charlie Spring (Joe Locke) as they become friends and a relationship blossoms. Kit Connor had a minor role in the Channel 4 sitcom Chickens when it was piloted in 2011. When the award for. Age: 19. Heartstopper star Kit Connor returned to Twitter after announcing he was leaving the platform back in September to come out as bisexual. Heartstopper's Kit Connor tweeted he is bisexual in 2022, but said he felt forced to come out. . When Kit Connor gets on the phone with designer and Loewe creative director Jonathan Anderson, therapy is in session, and the child actor turned star of the queer coming-of-age series Heartstopper is ready to open up. Heartstopper stars Kit Connor, Joe Locke talk chemistry reads and potential season 2. Heartstopper's Kit Connor, 18, is 'forced' to publicly come out as bisexual after being accused of 'queer-baiting'. High school rugby star Nick Nelson ( Kit Connor) has already privately accepted his. Kit Connor was “forced” to come out publicly as. He’s an actor doing. For those who’ve been forced to come out of the closet, Kit Conner’s experience should have been a wake-up call to do better. In a new blooper reel released by Netflix, "Heartstopper" guest star Olivia Colman forgets her lines mid-scene because her 18-year-old costar Kit Connor unleashed such an "overwhelming" performance. Getty Images. 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. Vianney Le Caer. There’s a scene at the end of Netflix’s gay coming-of-age hit Heartstopper that will tug at the heartstrings of anyone who has ever had to come out of the closet. 3. Joe Locke. I’m bi. The star wanted to keep his sexuality private. Back in November 2022, the actor publicly supported his Heartstopper costar and onscreen love interest, Kit Connor, after he revealed that he felt he was pressured to come out as bisexual on. Nov. 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 Connor John Phillips/Getty Images. Born March 8, 2004, Kit is currently eighteen years of age and has been appearing on screen since eight years old. Bernardo Sim. 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”. "i think some of. December 12 2022 3:21 PM EST. The Heartstopper star is currently filming a new movie based on the best-selling novel A Cuban Girl's. Mike Bedigan, PA Los Angeles Correspondent. Heartstopper star Kit Connor claims he has had to come out as bisexual after being accused of queerbaiting. In October 2022, Kit Connor, English actor and breakout star of Netflix's Heartstopper, came out as bisexual in a post on his now-deactivated Twitter account. By. 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. Accusations of queerbaiting forced 'Heartstopper' star Kit Connor, 18, to publicly come out as bisexual—and that's not OK. Source: Instagram/kit. 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. Kit Connor, l'interprète de Nick dans Heartstopper, est revenu sur son coming out bisexuel forcé survenu en novembre dernier. Lots of long lingering looks, etc. A year ago, Joe Locke and Kit Connor were kids preparing for their exams. November 1, 2022 · 2 min read. Fans accused the star of "queerbaiting" – when a straight, cisgender person seems to cash in on LGBTQ fashion, music, acting. Huw. Kit Connor, photographed last month. An Open Letter to Kit Connor. Olivia Colman has “ Heartstopper ” co-star Kit Connor ’s back. You have hurt the person who took Nick Nelson’s physical form, which was the. August 4, 2023 at 12:58 PM · 14 min read. "i think some of you missed the point of the show. Heartstopper star Kit Connor has revealed he wanted to come out "another way". Eighteen-year-old Connor recently came out as bisexual after he was relentlessly questioned on social media about his sexuality. This week, Heartstopper star Kit Connor came out as bisexual on social media. Heartstopper creator Alice Oseman responds to Nick's storyline in season 2 mirroring Kit Connor's real-life experience of coming out. 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. November 09 2022 12:12 PM EST. Following the worldwide success of Heartstopper season one in 2022, Kit Connor started to get a lot of pressure from fans to clarify how he labels his sexuality. Starring Kit Connor as Nick Nelson and Joe Locke as Charlie Spring,. In much the same way, nobody “forced” him to come out. Kit Connor. Photo Illustration by Elizabeth Brockway/The Daily Beast/Getty. Connor, a star of Netflix’s teen romcom, “Heartstopper,” said Monday that he felt. July 6, 2023 12:00pm. After Heartstopper fans demanded to know if Kit Connor is straight/gay/bisexual, he outed himself. EXCLUSIVE: Emmy winner Kit Connor ( Heartstopper) has been set to lead feature mystery-horror One Of Us, which will begin filming in Belfast. In it, he condemned social media users for. ” As teenage dreams. Heartstopper star Kit Connor forced to come out amid queerbaiting accusations. 2,479. Season 2 does not yet have a release date, but filming is currently underway. He may be pretending to be bi on the show, but he is bisexual. Heartstopper's Kit Connor 'slightly disappointed' by fans pressuring him to come out Nick and Charlie visit the City of Love in our first look at Heartstopper season 2Heartstopper's Kit Connor 'slightly disappointed' by fans pressuring him to come out After Heartstopper , Coven of Chaos star Joe Locke shows he's more than just 'sickly sweet'Kit Connor, the 18-year-old star of Netflix's Heartstopper, has come out as bisexual after pressure from fans. congrats for forcing an 18 year old to out himself," he. Kit Connor. By Grace Gavilanes. In a tweet, he said that was forced to reveal his sexuality. Teddy Cavendish—Netflix For Oseman, who also writes and co-executive produces the show, the inclusion of. #heartstoppercast #kitconnor #kitconnorcomingout #kitconnorheartstopper. Related: Young Royals cast share support for Heartstopper's Kit Connor after coming out. The 18-year-old, who portrays the role of Nick Nelson in the Netflix teen drama, took to Twitter to say that he was back for a minute. He is portrayed by Kit Connor. Kit Connor came out as bisexual at 18 after feeling pressure from 'Heartstopper' fans who accused him of "queerbaiting". The new show follows Charlie Spring (Joe Locke. 15 September 2023. While talking to Attitude, she shared her furry after witnessing the actor having to come. After taking a break from Twitter, Heartstopper actor Kit Connor briefly logged back onto the site yesterday to come out as bisexual. Congrats for. i. With Kit Connor, Kate del Castillo, Robert Cavanah, Maia Reficco. "Back for a minute. October 31, 2022 6:23 pm. 1, the Oscar winner told Variety just how much she admired her "Heartstopper" costar Kit Connor after he was bullied into coming out as bisexual on social media. u201c@kit_connor (1) Let's clear some things up. By Dan Seddon Published: 02 December 2022. Rodlyn-mae Banting. Kit Connor of Heartstopper fame has come out as bisexual, seemingly in response to queerbaiting accusations on social media. 'Heartstopper has always been about balancing the light with. October 31, 2022. I'm bi. 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. Coming Out Joe Locke entertainment television Kit Connor Heartstopper celebs Be sure to follow Out on your favorite social platform DON'T MISS THE OUT100 SPECIAL 3 DAY MARATHON STARTING NOVEMBER 24TH!November 9, 2022. Eighteen-year-old Connor recently came out as bisexual after he was relentlessly questioned on social media about his sexuality. The very modern teen idol talks to Chris Godfrey about sudden fame, working out, and the return of the Netflix sensation. i think some of you missed the point of the show. I’m sorry you’ve been put through. 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. Locke stars in Netflix’s secondary school teen drama as Charlie, a. "Heartstopper" actor Kit Connor has come out as bisexual on Twitter after he was accused of "queerbaiting" fans of the LGBTQ Netflix show. 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. m. Kit Connor and Rebel Wilson have both recently been pressured to come out. Mey Rude. Kit Connor has come out as bisexual. On Tuesday (1 November), the 18-year-old actor revealed that he’s. Kit Connor is getting real about his sexuality. congrats for forcing an 18 year old. back for a minute. “People have assumed and written it," he told Teen. 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 the hit. In October, Connor made a brief. “Heartstopper” star Kit Connor said he might not have ever come out as bisexual had fans not pressured him to last fall. congrats for forcing an 18 year old to out himself. In season two of Netflix ‘s LGBTQ young adult hit Heartstopper, the Truham Grammar School. Kit Connor at the 2022 Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards, powered by Jaguar (Image: Kit Oates/Attitude) Heartstopper star Kit Connor has come out as bisexual after facing pressure from fans. Heartstopper, which premiered on Netflix on April 22, 2022, is. . In it, he condemned social media users for. Fans of Heartstopper star Kit Connor were treated to some impressive new photos and video footage of the 19-year-old yesterday. Congrats for forcing an 18 year old to out himself. The actor, 19, shot to fame after his starring role in Heartstopper, a romantic drama series that follows the blossoming relationship of two teen boys. Kit Connor came out as bisexual at 18 after feeling pressure from 'Heartstopper' fans who accused him of "queerbaiting" Warning: this post contains spoilers for season 2 of Netflix's Heartstopper. Namey’s heartwarming YA novel follows Miami girl Lila Reyes who has her life planned out working in Abuela. The 18-year-old lead actor from Netflix’s recent hit series Heartstopper has hit out at critics while coming out. At the. 12. Heartstopper star Kit Connor has revealed he wanted to come out "another way". Courtesy of Netflix. Article continues below advertisement. “I think ‘forced’ isn’t the right word I would use,” Connor. with his co-stars and fans flocking to support the starA Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow: Directed by Katherine Fairfax Wright. The pressure for 18-year-old actor Kit Connor to come out had been building on social media for months. And, sadly, a lot of the pressure kit Connor seemed to have faced was from a young queer community. 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. Hindsight is 20/20. Joined by his co-star Joe Locke for a Heartstopper reaction video with GQ, Connor addressed the way some people make “ridiculous” conclusions about other people and their sexuality. A moment of queer joy. 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. Kit Connor has reflected on coming out last year (Picture: Getty) Heartstopper star Kit Connor has revealed he’s now more ‘confident’ in himself. The 18-year-old actor took to Twitter on Halloween to reveal his sexuality. 4,704. Kit Connor will trade in stopping hearts for ensuring that they keep beating as Deadline reveals that the actor has been tapped to star in the horror thriller One Of Us. 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. Accusations of queerbaiting forced 'Heartstopper' star Kit Connor, 18, to publicly come out as bisexual—and that's not OK. Kit Sebastian Connor (* 8. congrats for forcing an 18 year old to out himself. November 1, 2022 4:45 PM EDT. 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. The actor. By Chantal Da Silva "Heartstopper" star Kit Connor came out as bisexual Monday, saying he felt forced to share his sexual orientation after he was accused of queerbaiting by viewers of the. I'm bi. March 10, 2023 3:31am. In a new interview for Vulture, Pace opened up about. Kit Connor came out as bisexual in 2022. Kit wears top by SANDRO, sunglasses by LOUIS VUITTON and own rings. On Tuesday, November 1. The actor faced scrutiny when he was accused of “queerbaiting” in real life — both for playing Nick on Heartstopper. Heartstopper, which premiered on Netflix on April 22, 2022, is. In the wake of its success, attention turned to the stars' personal lives. Heartstopper star Kit Connor on coming out: ‘I would have preferred to do it another way’ Star of Netflix drama ‘Heartstopper’ criticised people for ‘forcing’ him to come out as. English actor Kit Connor has revealed that he was "forced" to come out as bisexual after people accused him of queerbaiting. Ahead of the Season 2 release, Connor and Locke teased in a video announcing the August premiere date that fans were “not ready” for the journey to come. Bye. "Heartstopper" actor Kit Connor has come out as bisexual on Twitter after he was accused of "queerbaiting" fans of the LGBTQ Netflix show. Connor tweeted: "back for a minute. In October, Connor made a brief. Just stop. "i’m bi. By Yana Grebenyuk. The 19-year-old initially posted about it in November 2022 after people on social media. Kit Connor has become a mainstream celebrity overnight due to his endearing and relatable performance as Nick on Netflix's Heartstopper. The Heartstopper star is now receiving the support of his. Kit Connor dans. Congrats for. However, he did not specify the reason behind it. On the outside, Nick is a confident rugby player with plenty of friends, who never thought to question his sexuality, but when he meets Charlie, he starts feeling things he doesn’t understand. Congrats for forcing an 18 year old to out himself. He is known for his lead role as Charlie Spring in the Netflix teen series Heartstopper (2022), for which he received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Performance at the Children's and Family Emmy Awards. Kit Connor is amazingly strong for pushing back on the over-hyped, headline-hunting media. Heartstopper, which premiered on Netflix on April 22, 2022, is based on Alice Oseman’s 2020 graphic novel of the same name, which tells the love story of Charles “Charlie” Spring (Joe Locke), a shy gay student at. You have shows like Kit Connor 's Heartstopper that remind you of the good in the world, and the progress we've made, and the sweet candied joy of falling in love. His costar Joe Locke and others have since supported him. Says fans forced him to, after accusing him of queerbaiting. The 18-year-old returned to Twitter after a seven-week hiatus to make the announcement after. stupid shit to the point of one of them having to deactivate his twitter and now after. ”. congrats for forcing an 18 year old. “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. November 22 2022 3:53 PM EST. CNN —. Are Kit Connor and Maia Reficco Dating? While Kit and Maia have yet to confirm or deny dating rumors, Kit has come under an onslaught of fan speculation over his sexuality since starring in Netflix’s Heartstopper series, in which his character, Nick Nelson, is a bisexual, closeted rugby player. Mey Rude. 31, the Heartstopper star called out social media users who had been accusing him of queerbaiting, a term used to describe. 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. After feeling. November 1, 2022. Actor: Heartstopper. i think some of you missed the point of the show. “Back for a minute. It’s a new obstacle in the beginning of Season 2. Kit Connor is publicly opening up about his sexuality. i’m bi. Heartstopper star Kit Connor says he has been “forced” to come out as bisexual after being accused of queerbaiting. The response on Twitter has been particularly. Before starring on Netflix's 'Heartstopper,' Kit Connor played a young Elton John in 'Rocketman' — details. Kit Connor, who stars in the Netflix hit show Heartstopper, came out as bisexual on Monday. Heartstopper actor Kit Connor has publicly come out as bisexual after feeling that viewers were "forcing" him to do so. Kit Connor from Netflix hit Heartstopper ‘forced’ to come out. Sherlock and Watson. ”Connor, 19, spoke against the same assumption in his own coming-out story. After Heartstopper fans cruelly accused Kit Connor of queerbaiting, the actor has come out as bisexual on Twitter. 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. Congrats for forcing an 18 year old to out himself. Kit Connor wears Sweater, Pants, Socks, and Shoes Prada. In his own time. However, the online trolls and incessant speculations forced him to do so. Heartstopper premiered via Netflix in April 2022, and Kit Connor, who plays Nick Nelson in the show, has already won the hearts of fans everywhere! Keep reading for details on the up-and-coming star. Kit Connor wants to see more bisexuals in media. ”. Yeah I grew up in the 80s and 90s so coming out is not an easy thing for me and I still choose not to come out openly to everyone because I still feel it's a dangerous thing to do in this world at this time. CNN —. 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. 'Heartstopper' star Kit Connor came out as bisexual amid accusations of queerbaiting and slammed his critics for "forcing an 18 year old to out himself" in response to the hurtful allegations. July 6, 2023 12:00pm. uk. congrats for forcing an 18 year old to out himself," Connor. Kit Connor, left, as Nick Nelson and Joe Locke as Charlie Spring in Heartstopper. Heartstopper star Kit Connor has revealed he is bisexual, saying he has been “forced” to come out amid accusations of queerbaiting. In many ways, it was really empowering' July 6, 2023 12:00pm. Kit Connor was rumored to be dating ‘Heartstopper’ costar Joe. The pressure for 18-year-old actor Kit Connor to come out had been building on social media for months. ”. 36K. ”. Nam miền Bắc. Locke stars in Netflix’s secondary school teen drama as Charlie, a gay student, while Connor plays rugby player Nick, who later learns he is bisexual. One "Heartstopper" viewer used the coming-out scene on the Netflix show to come out to her own parents, inspiring a viral tweet. However, the online trolls and incessant speculations forced him to do so. The actors were talking to. “I am so proud of him, but I am not. Nick tries to come out to some of his teammates at a bonfire party after exams. ”. Kit Connor had a minor role in the Channel 4 sitcom Chickens when it was piloted in 2011. This week, Heartstopper star Kit Connor came out as bisexual on social media. Congrats for forcing an 18-year-old to out himself,” he tweeted. Kit Connor said his bisexuality led Heartstopper fans to “force” him to come out publicly before he was ready. Hindsight is 20/20. twitter. Kit Connor hopes Heartstopper fans tune in for His Dark Materials role Plus, the team behind the Philip Pullman adaptation explain why Connor is their secret weapon and "a star in the making". Joseph William Locke grew up in Douglas, Isle of. ” Since coming out as bisexual, Connor. says he has been “forced” to come out as bisexual after being accused of queerbaiting. 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. Heartstopper star Kit Connor has opened up about how he felt after fan pressure led him to come out as bisexual. It’s a balmy, rose-tinted exploration of sexuality (think Ted Lasso for queer. Connor, a star of Netflix’s teen romcom, “Heartstopper. He continued: “Congrats on forcing an 18 year old to out himself. Pictures / Via Getty Images for Dunhill. Kit, you have a particularly touching coming-out scene opposite Olivia Colman, who plays your mother. m. 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 star Kit Connor has come out as bisexual on social media, claiming that fans of the Netflix series were “forcing” him to reveal his sexuality. Related: Young Royals cast share support for Heartstopper's Kit Connor after coming out. Kit Connor, the star of Heartstopper, came out as bisexual.