‘Heartstopper’ Star Kit Connor Shut Down Fans Defining His Sexuality

Kit Connor is quickly becoming a queer fan favorite for his role in the ultra-sweet LGBTQ+ series Heartstopper on Netflix. Connor portrays Nick Nelson, a rugby star whose friendship with gay Charlie Spring (Joe Locke) slowly blossoms into a romantic connection.

During the first season, Nick comes out as bisexual to his mother (Olivia Colman) in an incredibly moving scene, and fans have begun speculating on social media whether or not Connor would do the same in real life -- and the actor has seen the online theorizing.

Taking to Twitter, Connor responded to the conversations. "Twitter is so funny man," he wrote, "apparently some people on here know my sexuality better than I do..."

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— tom filho (@tom filho) 1651528231

Connor was effectively shutting down the conversation in a gentle but firm way. Fans were quick to rally to the actor's side.

\u201c@kit_connor kit get behind me, i\u2019ll defend you\u201d
— shola (@shola) 1651528330

\u201c@kit_connor they think they have the right and "must decide" how you feel and who u are, and that surprises me every time in a really disappointing way.. I'm so sorry you have to deal with those people, man.\u201d
— \u2b50\ufe0fToon\u2b50\ufe0f (@\u2b50\ufe0fToon\u2b50\ufe0f) 1651532227

\u201c@kit_connor (1) Let's clear some things up. Just stop. Kit hasn't explicitly come out about his sexuality, so he's the only person who knows about his sexuality yk (and maybe friends and family). But this idea of trying to cancel people for "queerbaiting" without evidence... is insane\u201d
— Nathan \ud83c\udf42\ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\ud83c\udf08 (@Nathan \ud83c\udf42\ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\ud83c\udf08) 1651536605

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— gonzalo (@gonzalo) 1651534797

\u201c@kit_connor did they even watch heartstopper bc that\u2019s literally the point hello\u201d
— em (@em) 1651528417

\u201c@kit_connor GET THEM KING!!\n\nbut seriously, so sorry people are being gross and invasive! you\u2019d think if they watched media like heartstopper they would know that sexuality is no one\u2019s business except for the individual and who they wish to express it to\u201d
— gecko\ud83e\udd8e (@gecko\ud83e\udd8e) 1651528983

Heartstopper debuted to rave reviews (it has a 100 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes) from critics and fans alike, and they're eagerly awaiting news on whether the show will be picked up for a second season. Creator Alice Oseman has hopes for a sophomore run where they can explore "darker issues" while still "keeping the tone so optimistic and hopeful," she told Digital Spy.

Executive producer Patrick Walters is also eager to return, sharing with PinkNews that the show's cast and creators would "love a second season."