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Heartstopper star Kit Connor has come out as bisexual on Twitter, something he says he has been forced to do following accusations of queerbaiting fans.

Connor, who had been taking a hiatus from Twitter after citing frustrations with fans adamant about him discussing his sexuality, briefly returned to Twitter on Monday, 31 October saying: “Back for a minute. I’m bi.”

 “Congrats on forcing an 18-year-old to out himself,” he added.

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“I think some of you missed the point of the show. Bye.”

 

In response to Connor’s Tweet, Heartstopper creator Alice Oseman tweeted out in support of the actor, saying she didn’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**K. Kit you are amazing,” She added.

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