Heartstopper star slams trolls after he’s ‘forced’ to come out

Young English actor Kit Connor has kept his personal life relatively private since the whirlwind success of Netflix’s LGBTQ+ high school drama, Heartstopper. However, on Monday night, he made a rare appearance on Twitter to confirm he is bisexual and criticise those he feels have forced him to address his bisexuality.Fans have rallied around Kit after the young actor shared he was bisexual after being ‘forced’ to come out.On Monday, he tweeted: ‘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 didn’t elaborate further on why he felt he had been pressured to address his sexuality.READ MORE: Uproar as Tom Bower calls for Meghan to lose title over Duke’s memoir Heartstopper’s Kit Connor slams trolls after he’s ‘forced’ to come out: ‘Missed the point’ (Image: Netflix) Heartstopper: Nick and Charlie began a heartwarming romance in the first season (Image: Netflix) Heartstopper fans have rallied their support around Kit (Image: Netflix) Heartstopper’s cast attend London Pride earlier this year (Image: Getty)’Especially when it comes to this. All love in the world to you Kit.’Edvin Ryding said: ‘Feel for you Kit, sending all the love I have your way.’Labour MP Nadia Whittome replied: ‘Being forced to come out is being outed and it’s disgusting.’I’m so sorry you’ve been put through that. Sending you so much love and solidarity, Kit.’DON’T MISS:The Good Doctor fans distraught as drama takes two-week break [UPDATE]Prince Charles star on ‘sordid’ The Crown moment [INSIGHT]Yellowstone season 5 teases Beth downfall with new adversary [TEASER]@babyqueen said: ‘You should never have to explain or define yourself for anybody else’s sake. We love you Kit.’Kizzy Edgell said: ‘I love you Kit I’m sorry this has been so disgustingly rough on you. Been treated so unfairly.’And Alice Oseman, author of the original Heartstopper novels, said: ‘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**K. Kit you are amazing.’