Congrats for forcing an 18-year-old to out himself,” he tweeted. "i’m bi. More. Netflix screenshot. . . The. Namey’s heartwarming YA novel follows Miami girl Lila Reyes who has her life planned out working in Abuela. He’s an actor doing. Heartstopper star Kit Connor is reflecting on his decision to come out as bisexual via social media amid looming pressure from the Netflix series' fans last year. Lee Pace isn't here for fans and media who demand that actors come out, and he isn't afraid to say it. "Heartstopper" actor Kit Connor has come out as bisexual on Twitter after he was accused of "queerbaiting" fans of the LGBTQ Netflix show. Opinion by Allison Hope, CNN The pressure for 18-year-old actor Kit Connor to come out had been building on social media for months. September 13 2022 11:26 AM EST. The very modern teen idol talks to Chris Godfrey about sudden fame, working out, and the return of the Netflix sensation. ” As teenage dreams. Coming out should and often is a joyous thing. 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. Connor endured intense speculation about his own sexuality after the series aired last year, and was pressured to come out as bisexual . congrats for forcing an 18 year old to out himself. Kit Connor, left, as Nick Nelson and Joe Locke as Charlie Spring in Heartstopper. 31, the Heartstopper star called out social media users who had been accusing him of queerbaiting, a term used to describe. November 1, 2022. However, Connor's sexuality has been scrutinized enough that he was compelled to addressed it back in May. kit connor coming out | 2. The star wanted to keep his sexuality private. 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. Connor, a star of Netflix’s teen romcom, “Heartstopper,” said Monday that he. Bernardo Sim. 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. October 31, 2022 6:23 pm. Kit Connor of Heartstopper fame has come out as bisexual, seemingly in response to queerbaiting accusations on social media. November 1, 2022 4:45 PM EDT. i think some of you missed the point of. Bye. connor “Back for a minute. "Heartstopper" actor Kit Connor has come out as bisexual on Twitter after he was accused of "queerbaiting" fans of the LGBTQ Netflix show. Joe Locke has supported his Heartstopper co-star Kit Connor after the 18-year-old was “forced” to come out as bisexual. By Yana Grebenyuk. One "Heartstopper" viewer used the coming-out scene on the Netflix show to come out to her own parents, inspiring a viral tweet. Heartstopper's Kit Connor tweeted he is bisexual in 2022, but said he felt forced to come out. The. What was Kit Connor's experience with coming out? "Heartstopper" was a breakout hit when it premiered in 2022. 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. Netflix. Kit Connor changed his workout routine before returning to play Nick in season 2 of Netflix's Heartstopper — a decision influenced by the show's fans. What should have been a positive thing in the life of the 18-year-old actor was tainted by the. bye 11:02 PM - 31 Oct 2022Heartstopper star Kit Connor has suggested that his coming out tweet was "a bit rash", before revealing the support he received from his co-stars the next day. Connor plays the part of Nick Nelson in. Listen to article. While he was obviously disappointed that he had to come out in this way, he received love and support from all his co-stars and fans. This week, Heartstopper star Kit Connor came out as bisexual on social media. Heartstopper star Kit Connor. 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. The coming-of-age story based on. . In the wake of its success, attention turned to the stars' personal lives. When Netflix's gay coming-of-age love story Heartstopper dropped on. 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. Kit Sebastian Connor (* 8. In it, he condemned social media users for. "Accusing Kit Connor of queerbaiting people just bc he was seen w someone of the opposite sex is proof. back for a minute. The Heartstopper star is now receiving the support of his. Kit Connor has suggested that his coming out tweet from November 2022 was "a bit rash". Kit Connor's coming out tweet should have been a happy occasion, but now it became a sad and hurtful moment. 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. On the other hand, the creator of Heartstopper, Alice Oseman, seemed angry when Kit Connor was forced to come out. "Back for a minute. Nov. Getty Images. — Oso (@Grande_0so) November 1, 2022. 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. Kit Connor, the star of Netflix’s beloved gay romance Heartstopper, has opened up about the drama surrounding his forced outing last year. One of them, Nick Nelson (Kit Connor), comes out as bisexual to. 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. Joe Locke and Kit Connor in "Heartstopper" (Teddy Cavendish/Netflix)Despite his internal conflict, Nick's eventual coming out is received positively by his rugby teammates, peers and his parents. Early on Watson moves in with Sherlock and then they suddenly spend a lot of time together in intense and emotional situations. October 31, 2022 7:36pm. Des journaux britanniques dénoncent dans nos sociétés l’essor d’une mentalité rétrograde, qui voudrait qu’il y ait de bonnes et de mauvaises façons d’être queer. Heartstopper Season 1 is streaming now on Netflix. I’m bi. Kit Connor Joe Locke William Gao Yasmin Finney Corinna Brown Kizzy Edgell Tobie Donovan Jenny Walser Leila Khan Rhea Norwood Sebastian Croft Cormac Hyde-Corrin Chetna Pandya Fisayo. 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. In his own time. congrats for forcing an 18 year old to out himself. 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. Born March 8, 2004, Kit is currently eighteen years of age and has been appearing on screen since eight years old. In season two of Netflix ‘s LGBTQ young adult hit Heartstopper, the Truham Grammar School. He really didn. 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. congrats for forcing an 18 year old to out himself. Fans of Heartstopper star Kit Connor were treated to some impressive new photos and video footage of the 19-year-old yesterday. Kit Connor said his bisexuality led Heartstopper fans to “force” him to come out publicly before he was ready. 4. twitter. In October 2022, six months after the show aired, Connor was forced to out himself via Twitter (now known as X. Published Oct. Where you've seen Emily before: House of the Dragon, Wonder Woman, Anastasia: Once Upon. David M. By Lauren Rowello. But then we started talking about coming out, and the mood in the room shifted, fast. Having come out at an early age, he's been. The actors were talking to. He is portrayed by Kit Connor. 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. Heartstopper star Kit Connor has revealed he wanted to come out "another way". But first, they really need you to watch season 1. Heartstopper ‘s Kit Connor Comes Out as Bisexual, Says He Was Forced by Misguided Fans of the Netflix Series. Heartstopper, which premiered on Netflix on April 22, 2022, is. Just stop. Kit Connor has taken to social media to come out as bisexual after he says he was forced to. "People were. 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. 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. We were the same age," Colfer said, alluding to Heartstopper star Kit Connor coming out after harassment from "fans" and trolls that he was queerbaiting by playing a queer role. At the end of the season, the character Nick Nelson (Kit Connor) comes out as bisexual in a decisive moment with his mother. Martin, an expert in gay-positive psychology. Kit Connor and Alice Oseman. I'm glad that Oseman and Kit's costars posted in support of him. After Kit faced queerbaiting accusations online, he took to Twitter to come out before deleting his account entirely. Season 2 does not yet have a release date, but filming is currently underway. . Heartstopper star Kit Connor has opened up about how he felt after fan pressure led him to come out as bisexual. Fans of Connor extended their support and called out the people who. Kit Connor, who plays Nick Nelson in the Netflix breakout hit Heartstopper, has revealed he is bisexual after stating on social media that he was forced to come out. 15 EDT. As one of the principal stars of Netflix ’s “ Heartstopper ,” Kit Connor faced intense scrutiny about his private life before he came out as bisexual last fall. The 18-year-old British actor, who is best know for playing Nick Nelson in Netflix's popular live-action TV. "Heartstopper" actor Kit Connor has come out as bisexual on Twitter after he was accused of "queerbaiting" fans of the LGBTQ Netflix show. congrats for forcing an 18 year old to out himself. which deviates a little from Oseman’s original work, incorporates a lot of Nick’s struggles coming out, “which is important. 11:30 PM · Oct 31, 2022. 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. With Joe Locke, Kit Connor, William Gao, Yasmin Finney. Tue 1 November 2022 10:09, UK. The Heartstopper star also acknowledged the hypocrisy of forcing someone to come out when the whole point of. I'm bi. 31, Kit made a brief return to Twitter to officially come out. Eighteen-year-old Connor recently came out as bisexual after he was relentlessly questioned on social media about his sexuality. But seeing Kit Connor’s coming out tweet this morning was the complete opposite of that. The 19-year-old Heartstopper star opened up to Loewe creative director Jonathan. Olivia Colman is defending her on-screen son from bullies after actor Kit Connor, came out as bisexual. 5. i’m bi. In an interview with British Vogue, the 19 year old actor reflected on his experience now. December 12 2022 3:21 PM EST. i think some of you missed the point of the show. 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. Mey Rude. Kit Connor, who plays Nick in Heartstopper, came out as bi after pictures of him holding hands with a woman sparked allegations of queerbaiting. Rodlyn-mae Banting. or. On Tuesday (1 November), the 18-year-old actor revealed that he’s. By Lauren Rowello. 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. 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. Heartstopper launched on Netflix on Friday, April 22 — so here’s everything you need to know about the rising star actor Kit Sebastian Connor…. The new show follows Charlie Spring (Joe Locke. MANILA, Philippines – Heartstopper actor Kit Connor claimed that he was forced to come out as bisexual after some online users accused the actor of “queerbaiting. The 18-year-old star of the hit Netflix series Heartstopper has condemned those who he says have “forced” him to publicly. La star de la série de Netflix aurait voulu le faire "d'une autre. Kit Connor said his bisexuality led Heartstopper fans to “force” him to come out publicly before he was ready. With so much. Jason Pham. Congrats for. 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. Eighteen-year-old Connor recently came out as bisexual after he was relentlessly questioned on social media about his sexuality. In a tweet, he said that was forced to reveal his sexuality. Joe Locke, who played Kit Connor’s love interest in Heartstopper, said that he was proud of him. In an interview with British Vogue, the 19-year-old Heartstopper actor shared his initial reaction to feeling pressured to publicly come out as. Joshooeerr. The coming-of-age story based. A moment of queer joy. Huw. The actor. "i think some of. Congrats for forcing an 18 year old to out himself. 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. After feeling. Heatstopper's Alice Oseman On Fans Who Forced Kit Connor To Come Out › 'Heartstopper' Season 2 First-Look Pics, Plot Details & Premiere Date › 10 Reasons You Should Bring Your Parents To Pride ›Heartstopper actor Joe Locke has sent a message of support to Kit Connor after he was “forced” to come out as bisexual. Kit Connor. July 6, 2023 12:00pm. I'm bi. Congrats for forcing an 18-year-old to out himself. Kit Connor has come 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. November 22 2022 3:53 PM EST. . Joe Locke Supports Kit Connor Coming Out: "Proud of Him Controlling the Narrative". Thay vì vui mừng, nhiều fan cảm thấy bức xúc bởi họ thấy “Nick” gần như bị dồn ép phải làm điều đó. 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. stupid shit to the point of one of them having to deactivate his twitter and now after. congrats for forcing an 18 year old to out himself," Connor. 1. Kit Connor, the star of Netflix’s beloved gay romance Heartstopper, has opened up about the drama. Nov. Connor plays Nick Nelson, a star rugby player who. On Oct. “I can’t wait for it to come out – hopefully people like it and we’ll be called back for another instalment. But then we started talking about coming out, and the mood in the room shifted, fast. When Netflix ‘s heartwarming queer romance Heartstopper first premiered on the streaming app, the internet was a huge fan of the series. Kit Connor was “forced” to come out publicly as bisexual after “Heartstopper” fans accused him of “queerbating. Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift and Harry Styles are on the list of mainstream artists who have been pressured to "just come out already. Another was Sherlock and Moriarty, the latter being playful and. Connor, a star of Netflix’s teen romcom, “Heartstopper,” said Monday that he. congrats for forcing an 18 year old to out himself,” tweeted Heartstopper actor Kit Connor on Monday, coming back to the app after deactivating his account due to a storm of scrutiny. Connor tweeted: "back for a minute. 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 Heartstopper star is now receiving the support. Connor came back on October 31 after over a month off the website to finally address the queerbaiting accusations, formally coming out as bisexual. The pressure for 18-year-old actor Kit Connor to come out had been building on social media for months. congrats for forcing an 18 year old to out himself. Kit Connor's role as Nick Nelson on Heartstopper bears a striking resemblance to the actor's real life, especially with regard to his coming out story. Article continues after ad. In his own time. Charlie (Joe Locke) and Nick (Kit Connor) explore Paris on their school trip together. Heartstopper star Kit Connor says he doesn’t want to be defined by the term “queer actor”,. For some Twitter users, Connor's coming out started a much bigger conversation on sexuality. After Heartstopper fans demanded to know if Kit Connor is straight/gay/bisexual, he outed himself. After feeling. That therefore leaves something of a question mark over Kit's relationship status and while we've sussed out Kit Connor's fave cologne, let's now turn our detective skills to the question at hand—is. By Dan Seddon Published: 02 December 2022. November 02 2022 9:10 AM EST. Connor is unsurprisingly not the first celebrity to feel pressured to be upfront with their sexuality. 36K. On Tuesday (1 November), the 18-year-old actor revealed that he’s bisexual. Heartstopper’s Kit Connor comes out as bisexual, saying he’s forced to come out after accusations of queer-baiting. Joe Locke has supported his Heartstopper co-star Kit Connor after the 18-year-old was “forced” to come out as bisexual. October 31 2022 7:52 PM EST. On Oct. 31, 18-year-old actor. Shutterstock. Such ‘coming out’ moments of celebrities are usually celebrated. In it, we will be introduced to more of Nelson's family, including his homophobic. '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. ”. I’m bi. The 18-year-old, who starred as rugby player Nick Nelson in the gay coming-of-age drama, made the announcement in his first post on Twitter in seven weeks. 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. Jade Thirlwall and Luke Evans were among the stars to rally around Heartstopper's Kit Connor after he was 'forced' to come out amid 'queer-baiting' accusations. 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. "Back for a minute," he wrote. 823 Likes, TikTok video from Heartstopper Fangirl🍂 (@heartstopper_fangirl_): "Eagerly waiting for those 3 words to come out of Nick and Charlie’s mouth 😍😍😍 #kitconnor. Related: Fans Rally Around Heartstopper Star Kit Connor as He Comes Out as Bisexual Conclusion Kit Connor is a truly gifted actor. Heartstopper star Kit Connor is reflecting on his decision to come out as bisexual via social media amid looming pressure from the Netflix series' fans last year. "i’m bi. congrats for forcing an 18 year old to out himself," he tweeted on Monday. Photo Illustration by Elizabeth Brockway/The Daily Beast/Getty. Kit Connor has taken to social media to come out as bisexual after he says he was forced to. Although, according to the actor, he felt forced to do so by. Kit Connor made his TV debut aged eight. 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. Before starring on Netflix's 'Heartstopper,' Kit Connor played a young Elton John in 'Rocketman' — details. Kit Connor from Netflix hit Heartstopper ‘forced’ to come out. Kit Connor. Kit Connor, who stars in the Netflix hit show Heartstopper, came out as bisexual on Monday. "Kit Connor, the world doesn't deserve you. Congrats for forcing an 18 year old to out himself. Nick tries to come out to some of his teammates at a bonfire party after exams. November 2, 2022 7:34 am. Heartstopper star Kit Connor is addressing his complicated experiences with fandom and coming out following the show’s first season. Unfortunately, the fixation on Taylor Zakhar Perez’s sexuality. I'm glad that Oseman and Kit's costars posted in support of him. However, the online trolls and incessant speculations forced him to do so. Jeho doposud nejvýznamnější role je role Nicka Nelsona v britském televizním seriálu Srdcerváči (2022-2023) od společnosti Netflix. Kit Connor came out as bisexual in an October 2022 Twitter post in which the “ Heartstopper ” breakout wrote, “Back for a minute. 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. May 25 2022 2:44 PM EST. The 18-year-old plays Nick Nelson in the Netflix coming-of. They can decide to come out at 16 or 60 and it is literally never. December 12 2022 3:21 PM EST. Warning: this post contains spoilers for season 2 of Netflix's Heartstopper. The second season of Netflix's award-winning series starring Kit Connor and Joe Locke debuts on Aug. Kit Connor. i’m bi. Olivia Colman has “ Heartstopper ” co-star Kit Connor ’s back. Heartstopper star Kit Connor has suggested that his coming out tweet was "a bit rash", before revealing the support he received from his co-stars the next day. congrats for forcing an 18 year old. 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. congrats for forcing an 18 year old to out himself," he tweeted on Monday. Heartstopper: Created by Alice Oseman. The. In the allegorical fi…CNN —. Olivia Colman has “ Heartstopper ” co-star Kit Connor ’s back. In October, the British actor. It follows Lila as she leaves her life at her Abuela's Cuban bakery in Miami to spend. 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. The pressure for 18-year-old actor Kit Connor to come out had been building on social media for months. He had deleted the social media site. Kit Connor John Phillips/Getty Images. In October, Connor made a brief. "By Variety. "Back for a minute. At the time, people speculated that Connor had left the app because a. Netflix’s Upcoming ‘Heartstopper’ Was Once a Web Comic: Everything We Know. 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. 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. Heartstopper star Kit Connor claims he has had to come out as bisexual after being accused of queerbaiting. In his own time. Heartstopper’s Kit Connor comes out as bisexual, saying he’s forced to come out after accusations of queer-baiting. 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. By Susannah Alexander Published: 08 May 2022. 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 had a minor role in the Channel 4 sitcom Chickens when it was piloted in 2011. The coming-of-age story based. Kit Connor said his bisexuality led Heartstopper fans to “force” him to come out publicly before he was ready. back for a. August 17 2023 1:38 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. Connor tweeted this week that some. Kit Connor changed his workout routine before returning to play Nick in season 2 of Netflix’s Heartstopper — a decision influenced by the show’s fans. On Monday, the 18-year-old returned. MONDAY 9:30 AM JULY 3, 2023 LONDON. i’m bi. 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. 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. "Heartstopper" actor Kit Connor has come out as bisexual on Twitter after he was accused of "queerbaiting" fans of the LGBTQ Netflix show. Rob Youngson. By Alastair James. The 19-year-old actor, who plays the bisexual, doe-eyed rugby player Nick Nelson in the Netflix series, was compelled to reveal his own sexuality on Twitter last year. Age: 19. The coming-of-age story based. which deviates a little from Oseman’s original work, incorporates a lot of Nick’s struggles coming out, “which is important. 12. The 18-year-old returned to Twitter after a seven-week hiatus to make the announcement after. Neither had love interests until season 3, so lots of people shipped them together instead. Connor is known for his breakout performance as Nick Nelson in Netflix's aforementioned coming-of-age drama. By Riese November 2, 2022. Netflix. 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. Sadly, Kit Connor didn’t have such a pleasant experience with coming out as Locke. The same goes for Joe Locke, with both keeping their. “I'm bi. Related: Young Royals cast share support for Heartstopper's Kit Connor after coming out. What was Kit Connor's. While talking to Attitude, she shared her furry after witnessing the actor having to come. 2M views. Kit Connor, star of Netflix's "Heartstopper," recently came out as bisexual. One of them, Nick Nelson (Kit Connor), comes out as bisexual to. Heartstopper's Kit Connor, 18, is 'forced' to publicly come out as bisexual after being accused of 'queer-baiting'. In many ways, it was really empowering' July 6, 2023 12:00pm. He appeared in the films Get Santa (2014), Rocketman. Kit Connor has become a mainstream celebrity overnight due to his endearing and relatable performance as Nick on Netflix's Heartstopper. Colman, who plays the 18-year-old’s mother on the Netflix series, shared her admiration for Connor at the LA premiere of her new drama Empire of Light. Teddy Cavendish—Netflix For Oseman, who also writes and co-executive produces the show, the inclusion of. By. CNN —. 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. One "Heartstopper" viewer used the coming-out scene on the Netflix show to come out to her own parents, inspiring a viral tweet. However, this was not the case with actor Kit Connor. .