Heartstopper star Kit Connor has sent fans into an online frenzy after a new photo surfaced — and let’s just say, it features nothing but a towel and a whole lot of thirst.
The image, captured by photographer Samuel Dore, is a behind-the-scenes production still from Season 3 of the Netflix smash hit Heartstopper, and was recently shared in the lead-up to the highly anticipated 2026 film adaptation.
Connor, who plays bisexual rugby lad Nick Nelson, has become a global fan-favourite — and this steamy new pic only adds to the hype.
Fans Are Fully Ferrell (Again)
Within minutes of the photo going live, X, Instagram, and Tumblr lit up with Kit Connor edits, reactions, and full-on swoons.
Whether it’s the wet tousled hair, the towel, or just the sheer fact that it’s Nick Nelson in a post-shower moment, fans were quick to express their feelings with memes, poetry, and the internet’s favourite love language: unhinged thirst tweets.
The Tweets Say It All
“Just saw the Kit Connor towel photo and my soul left my body. I’m posting this from the afterlife.”
“Why is this man singlehandedly keeping the bisexual population unwell?”
“The Heartstopper film hasn’t even dropped yet and Kit said: ‘You’re welcome.’”
“It’s not a crush. It’s a full-blown condition.”
A Hype-Building Moment for Heartstopper
While the image is technically from Season 3, fans see it as the perfect teaser for what’s to come in the upcoming 2026 Heartstopper movie, which is expected to pick up where the show left off — delving deeper into Nick and Charlie’s evolving relationship, and (spoiler alert?) some long-awaited intimate scenes.
Kit Connor: A Star with Range — And Impact
The now-19-year-old actor has been praised not only for his performance, but for his grace under public pressure, especially after being forced to address his own sexuality in 2022. His decision to live more openly — and still remain true to himself — has made him a role model for young queer fans globally.
And while Kit may be modest about his heartthrob status, this photo drop proves:
He’s not just the moment — he’s the movement.
