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Heartstopper's Kit Connor Quits Twitter Amid Queerbaiting Accusations
The actor was spotted holding hands with a costar.
Kit Connor has quit Twitter for the time being.
The Heartstopper star is currently filming a new movie based on the best-selling novel A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow by Laura Taylor Namey. Amid production of the new movie, Connor was spotted holding hands with costar Maia Reficco - prompting fans to accuse Connor of "queerbaiting."
Connor reacted to those accusations with a tweet:
"This is a silly silly app. Bit bored of it now, deleting twitter :)"
None— (((Howard Forman))) (sarcasm/parody) (@(((Howard Forman))) (sarcasm/parody)) 1663023781
In recent interviews, Connor expressed that he doesn't want to label his sexuality yet when asked if he identified with the queer character he plays on Heartstopper. But context is important: Connor literally turned 18 years old in March 2022 - meaning that he's only been an adult for the past six months. It's not entirely shocking that an 18-year-old is still figuring himself out and not wanting to commit to making big statements.
Overall, accusing Connor of "queerbaiting" for playing an LGBTQ+ character on Heartstopper but then being spotted holding hands with a female costar from another project feels like a pretty significant stretch. First and foremost, being gay or straight aren't the only two options in the sexuality spectrum. Secondly, holding hands with a girl doesn't define one's sexuality. Lastly, it needs to be stressed that this is someone who literally just turned 18 a few months ago.
Even though fans have understandably fallen in love with Connor's adorable performance on Heartstopper, this is a terrible way to show appreciation for the actor and the series.
Heartstopper is streaming on Netflix.
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Bernardo Sim is the deputy editor of Out, as well as a writer and content creator. Born in Brazil, he currently lives in South Florida. You can follow him on Instagram at @bernardosim.
Bernardo Sim is the deputy editor of Out, as well as a writer and content creator. Born in Brazil, he currently lives in South Florida. You can follow him on Instagram at @bernardosim.
