OlderKit Connor Gets Love & Support From 'Heartstopper' Co-Stars After Coming Out Tweet
Kit Connor made a brief return to Twitter on Monday night (October 31) with a heartbreaking tweet.
The 18-year-old Heartstopper star felt he was forced to publicly share his sexuality and how he identifies after constant online criticism about his casting on the Netflix show.
Kit came out as bisexual, slamming critics by writing, “congrats for forcing an 18 year old to out himself. i think some of you missed the point of the show.”
Following his post, the actor was met with tons of love and support from fans, as well as his Heartstopper co-stars and creator/writer Alice Oseman.
Check out what they said inside…
Joe Locke, who plays his on-screen beau, wrote, “You owe nothing to anyone. I’m so proud of you my friend 💕”
Alice shared, “I truly don’t understand how people can watch Heartstopper and then gleefully spend their time speculating about sexualities and judging based on stereotypes. I hope all those people are embarrassed as F-CK. Kit you are amazing 💖”
See more responses below…
back for a minute. i’m bi. congrats for forcing an 18 year old to out himself. i think some of you missed the point of the show. bye
— Kit Connor (@kit_connor) October 31, 2022
Kit Connor, the world doesn’t deserve you. Love you my friend ❤️
— Sebastian Croft (@SebastianCroft) November 1, 2022
You owe nothing to anyone. I’m so proud of you my friend 💕
— Joe Locke (@joelocke03) November 1, 2022
I truly don't understand how people can watch Heartstopper and then gleefully spend their time speculating about sexualities and judging based on stereotypes. I hope all those people are embarrassed as FUCK. Kit you are amazing 💖
— Alice Oseman Updates (@AliceOseman) October 31, 2022
i love u kit im sorry this has been so disgustingly rough on you. been treated so unfairly.
— kizzy edgell (@kizzy_edgell) October 31, 2022
❤️
— Rhea Norwood (@RheaNorwood) November 1, 2022
🤍
— mai (@maiareficco) November 1, 2022
you should never have to explain or define yourself for anybody else’s sake. we love you kit ❤️
— BABY QUEEN is too fucking lazy (@babyqueen) November 1, 2022
❤️
— lukas gage (@lukasgage) November 1, 2022
Seems like things don’t change. I’m sorry to hear what your dealing with Kit. Never be forced to speak for yourself and your identity until you are absolutely ready. You owe no explanation to anyone. The trolls of social media are empty and useless. Power to you! Invincible! https://t.co/q12vkL01c3
— Luke Evans (@TheRealLukevans) November 1, 2022
