Heartstopper's Kit Connor: "I'm comfortable in my sexuality & don't need to label myself publicly"
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- Опубликовано: 12 июн 2024
- No one has the right to know any one else's identity - or label them - and we tackle just that in the latest episode of my podcast, Reign with Josh Smith with Heartstopper's Kit Connor! Listen to the full episode here: hyperurl.co/i4yxt0
If you loved the Netflix hit show, Heartstopper as much as I did, I hope you love this episode with Kit, because he's even better in real life.
After getting his break starring as the teenage Elton John in Rocketman, Kit hit the big time when he landed the role of Nick in the hit Netflix show.
Based on the graphic novels by Alice Oseman, Heartstopper follows a coming of age romance between two teenagers, Nick, and Charlie, played by Joe Locke. If you haven’t seen it, race to Netflix right now. It's heartwarming, joyful and if you are anything like me you will sob for hours.
Today, fresh from the show’s huge success, Kit talks to us about winning his role in Heartstopper, his epic relationship with his co-star Joe and why he thinks no one has the right to know anyone else’s sexuality. HERE HERE!
I love what Kit has to say about feeling so empowered by being surrounded by so many proud queer people and bringing these important storylines to life, so I hope you love hearing from Kit as much as I did.
I hope you continue to listen and find the power to Reign in your own lives and if you love this episode, please get in touch (follow me across social media @joshsmithhosts), I love hearing from you. Love, Josh xxx
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Ohhhh and get ready... Joe Locke will be joining Reign for next week's episode!
Get out! So good.
Thank you so much for this episode Kit’s portrayal of Nick helped me come out as bisexual to my parents his acting gave me the confidence to take the plunge thank you I’ll be forever grateful
Omg yes I need it!!!
Yay!! So excited!
aaah !
seeing people on twitter trying to tell him what his sexuality is is just horrid. he's still a teen at the end of the day and doesn't deserve any of it
Exactly I don’t understand ….. isn’t that the whole premise if Heartstopper ……… who you are doesn’t change just cause you like someone …..be it gay straight or indifferent ….. that is your business …..
I have no problem now saying I am Bi ….. I could have fallen in love with anyone ….I just happen to have fallen hard in love with a man …. It hasn’t changed … been together 37 years now ! But I still grin and follow a hot woman with my eyes ……
Lefty movie trash people destroy healthy young male … sorry for him
@@donaldbellinger3781 i'm so happy for you!! everything you said is spot on
The worst thing is that they were accusing him of queerbaiting. It's ridiculous how out of hand the queerbaiting discourse has gotten, like, the term used to mean when a show signalled that there was going to be LGBT+ representation in it just to attract LGBT+ viewers for then to either end up not including LGBT+ representation at all or just a pathetically insignificant gesture like in the Beauty and the Beast with LeFou "first gay Disney character", now however it can mean anything.
I also find it pretty revealing that they were accusing Kit of queerbaiting for supposedly being straight while playing a bi character and not Joe, who at the time hadn't said a single word about his sexuality either. I think that was the main thing that amused/upset Kit about this, how people were assuming that he was straight and that Joe was gay (and getting mad at him for supposedly being straight) when first of all neither of the two had said anything about their sexuality (but nobody was getting mad at Joe for it, just at him) and second of all when Nick's whole character arc in Heartstopper is about defying the expectations that were put on him just for being masculine (like, even Elle, a "woke" trans girl, says to Charlie at some point "you might as well give up right now, he's the straightest person I've ever seen!"). Like, did these people literally not get a single thing from the show?
I love how respectful the interviewer is. he’s not prying, he’s letting kit finish his thoughts and not interrupting at all. so rare and good to see!
Yea & it felt like a genuine interview with the interviewer not only engaged in the conversation but is really happy to talk about the series & Kit as well. It didn't feel like those cringey forced interviews that are uncomfortable like everything flowed & I was engaged the entire time. Subscribed🙌🏽⭐
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@@Nyjae8 I’m single again waiting for another relationship I had 3 ex boyfriends ☘️
@@Nyjae8 so happy to hear you subscribed!!! Welcome to the queendom! So much more to come and track down the podcast too wherever you get yours podcasts from as we have so many episodes I think you will love too! Josh x
THAT IS SO KIND OF YOU - THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!! The full episode of the podcast, is available now, too, you can find it wherever you get your podcasts from just search 'Reign with Josh Smith' and here's a link too: hyperurl.co/i4yxt0 Let me know what you think! x
I love how Kit was worried about not being able to compete with Olivia Coleman's acting--- and then he acted the coming out scene so well that Olivia literally forgot her lines because she got overwhelmed 😭😭
That’s crazy!! Where did you read that? :0
@@gaywalllbiter it’s in the heartstopper blooper reel. Olivia says it herself
Thought she was just overwhelmed cause he's adorable...
@@GopherCakeStuff ah, i interpreted it to mean he was adorable BECAUSE of how he was acting, but i suppose it doesn't make much of a difference either way! :)
Kit is as PROFESSIONAL and ADULT and yet YOUTHFUL as anyone could ever be. He and Joe are the BEST there are. Anyone not appreciating either one of them need to just move on to "less talented and less professional and less caring" guys than they are -- which would be the VIEWER'S LOSS......
Sexuality is such a complicated thing, figuring out what you want to identify as takes time, IF you even want to identify as anything. If people questioning him on that didn’t take that away from the show, they need to rewatch. It’s fantastic that he’s comfortable with who he is and he doesn’t owe the public anything. Looking forward to the podcast! :)
Sexuality is a really complicated thing! The full episode of the podcast, is available now, too, you can find it wherever you get your podcasts from just search 'Reign with Josh Smith' and here's a link too: hyperurl.co/i4yxt0 Let me know what you think! x
Absolutely he doesn't own the public anything, i mean he is so young , just leave the boy alone
no, it’s no complicated lol. it’s either you’re attracted sexually, or not. that’s ALL. all romantic feelings and stuff that doesnt have to do anything with SEXUAL attraction, the rest is just preferences. it’s not complicated, you’re the one that makes it or wants to make it a complicated thing.
@@kikis238 everyone’s experiences are different! For me personally, it took me a long time to realize I was asexual cause I couldn’t tell the difference between sexual and romantic attraction, never having experienced sexual attraction. Sometimes it can also be difficult to realize feelings growing up in a heteronormative society. I had crushes on boys and girls growing up, but didn’t realize the crushes on girls were crushes until much later. I’m glad it’s been easier for you to figure out, but it’s not like that for everyone.
@@katiew1490 so basically, there’s three sexualities. hetero, gay, bi. that’s all. it is going to take some time to realize which one you are of these, but dont make it more complicated with fake sexualities that i mentioned earlier.
Kit is so mature and so well spoken!! He has inspired so many of us, like many of the cast do!! So so proud of him, can’t wait for s2+3❤️🍂
There's going to be a season 2?!!!
Exactly mimi❤️ agree with you 💫
@@matejatanevska3093 yeh!! Season 2+3 got confirmed a couple days ago!!!
Yesssssss a stunning story and a stunning cast!!! :)
@@adorjan7064 hi how are you doing ☘️
People can be so cruel about others sexuality. It's so annoying. Let people be. Let Kit be. People shouldn't be labeling others, that's not there right. Love how Kit handles all of it at such a young age! So proud 👏🏻
I agree. Also, i do not mean this is any sort of rude way, but were the twitter "rumours" speculating that Kit was a member of the LGBTQIA+ community or that he way straight/queerbaiting? Its hard to find out which comments were getting tweeted, but ive been told the "rumours" were mostly that 'Kit was straight and queerbaiting". Thanks, have a great day!
There are too many Harry and Ben types in this world
@@ofwgktadgaf. i've also been wondering this
You are so right sexuality is such a personal and precious thing - thank you for sharing that! The full episode of the podcast, is available now, too, you can find it wherever you get your podcasts from just search 'Reign with Josh Smith' and here's a link too: hyperurl.co/i4yxt0 Let me know what you think! x
@@ofwgktadgaf. oh god the queerbating thing is so annoying, people have been throwing this term around inappropriately recently especially on Twitter
i love how mature Kit is about this subject. i love how he doesn’t feel pressured by toxic “fans” to discuss his sexuality because it’s genuinely none of our business. also, Kit defending Joe just shows how much they love each other how well they get on, as friends. i love that Josh asked about it in a respectful way to allow Kit to talk about this and to (again) set the record straight that no one has the right to tell him/anyone about their own sexuality. it’s amazing that Kit is so confident in himself and his sexuality, as opposed to many young people, and seeing him be so calm about not feeling like he has to/want to label his sexuality is very inspirational. seeing the trolls on twitter is horrible and i’m glad that Kit put them in their place; much respect.
He’s confident in a sexuality he doesn’t have. Makes no sense.
@@calliecocritter9247 what-? what do you mean by that?
@@dani-eh4dy you quite literally said, “it’s amazing that kit is so confident in himself and his sexuality”
And then also said
“And seeing him be so calm about not feeling like he has to/want to label his sexuality.”
So he’s confident in something that he, according to him, doesn’t have.
@@calliecocritter9247 everyone has a sexuality? and kit is confident in his and doesn’t feel the need to share it or put a specific label on it. leave the boy alone
@@calliecocritter9247 what tf are you on about? everyone has a sexuality even if they are not out.
PERIOD. He doesn’t have to reveal anything he doesn’t want. He’s a celebrity but he’s also a human and he deserves his privacy. And that’s on period.
Nothing but period 😭
Exactly he can do whatever he wants that's his life, good for him
Sure but people are allowed to wonder what his reluctance is caused by: mental or physical issues, latent homophobia, strict parents or religious community, etc. Or the most likely reason: queerbaiting.
People who obsess over his sexuality, or the rest of the cast’s sexuality, and whether or not there are inter-personal gay relationships going on between cast members, is a clear sign of fetishisation.
And this always happens with LGBT male relationships in media, why can’t gay people just be treated like everyone else, instead of either being absolutely despised, or put on a pedestal. Boys who date boys are, and I know this may shock you, normal people.
You’re messing around with peoples lives, people who at this point just want to be left the fuck alone, man. Just leave them alone!
preach sister
this !
Definitely this
I think lots of people can't separate the characters from the actors, and they keep obsessing over them as if they aren't real people. They should remember all the time that they're just playing a role (and they're great at it, by the way❤️) because that's their job as actors; their personal life in none of our business and nobody should feel entitled to ask them personal questions they would rather keep to themselves.
This!
I know people get frustrated with the “unlabled” label but I don’t mind it. Sexuality can be private, your private life can be private. Representation is so important because it normalizes all the forms of us and there’s a big thing in the queer community about how not many people actually have “fluid” sexualities but that doesn’t remove the reality that people will _feel_ fluid and may not think it’s appropriate to assign labels to themselves.
i think the unlabeled sexuality gets frustrating when it’s someone who’s clearly always in straight relationships and doesn’t ever advocate for gay rights and actually tries to make a difference in the community. i don’t think that’s kit’s case, he is more than supportive of everyone and loves to show his support, just wants to have a more private sexuality and time to figure it out, which is honestly normal
@@raec7891 I can see what you mean but I feel very conflicted about people trying to bring queer baiting in to the real world, it's a thing in movies but can it really be a thing irl? We're not entitled to details about anyone's sexuality and we should let people just live their lives how they want, but I do get the frustration of seeing someone always appear straight, never advocate for gay rights but then also doing the odd queer-seeming thing. I don't think it's productive to speculate about or try and dictate how other's show their sexuality, even if they are a celebrity. Some people will take advantage of the queer community while other's might just be trying to find themselves and I think it's important that we as a community don't try to decide which is which.
He didn't say he needs to figure it out. He knows and it's private. Period. For all that people that want him to label for them, there is an equal amount that want him to have an identity crisis far as his sexuality goes and that's not fair either. Point being stop trying to make your story, identity and struggle his.
@@linn469 Hi. i really feel you. I used to think gay celebrities have a responsability to come out because they have a big platform. But hey.... he is 18 years old. He doesn't want to present himself as straight (like for example shawn mendes). Kit is well spoken and very open about his support for the community. Maybe he is not ready to say it out loud now or he is still figuring out. I don't think Heartstopper or any of it's actors are taking advantage of queer community. It is a good show with beautiful representation and it's what we needed years ago and finally the new generations have now.
@@dancingonmy0wn totally agree, I wasn't talking about Kit or anyone on this show. Sorry, maybe I was a bit unclear!
What happened on Twitter today was such an absolute shame... It is crazy to me that he so clearly stated that he doesn't wish to label his sexuality and people still bullied him for months to the point that he finally had to come out against his wishes. So-called "fans" harassing an 18 year old actor into doing something he so clearly didn't want to do. After decades of depressing stories we finally get a wholesome queer show and these toxic fans ruin the whole experience.
I love Kit for saying this. I've hated the concept of coming out and in this day and age it shouldn't be something that's expected. Sexuality doesn't have to labeled or shared. I can't imagine the pressure and stress he's under at such a young age.
agreed. i am part of the LGBT community and dont feel the need to label myself. its no ones business except for me and my Significant Other. I also dont like the idea of "coming out". it should NOT be the default to assume everyone is straight un less they "come out".
@@clare2439 I 100% agree as apart of the community. It’s no one’s business.
@@raiiii. yea exactly!
Funny thing is that the graphic novels talk a few times about not assuming people's sexuality. Aled (who sadly isn't in the show) talks about how you don't owe anyone to come out, and that it can just be a thing you share with you and the people you trust, it doesn't have to be a thing you share publicly if you don't want to.
@@frisolaxod3835 YESS! I was so sad when Aled wasn’t in the show but I see why Alice replaced him. That was honestly my favorite but from the comics. I love him
We most protect Kit Connor at all costs
y e s oml
1000000 percent we do! The full episode of the podcast, is available now, too, you can find it wherever you get your podcasts from just search 'Reign with Josh Smith' and here's a link too: hyperurl.co/i4yxt0 Let me know what you think! x
We absolutely should , we need more smart young people like him
Regardless of Kit's sexuality, it's definitely clear that he sees queer people and that he's extremely committed with their inclusion, and that's all that really matters ❤🌈
And alice picked him for a reason, and really that should be enough for everyone
THIS.
You are so right!!!! Thank you for sharing those words and for watching/ listening to the podcast, too! Hope you continue to listen/ watch and make it REIGN! x
@@reignwithjoshsmith Thank you! I already listened to the whole thing and I liked it very much ;) I thought that your questions were interesting, that you did a good job listening and not interrupting, and that Kit brought some really interesting and much needed insights. Keep up the good work mate!
We love Kit for being super smart and a good actor as well
Kit will never stop "fixing" his hair, and I love it
he can’t help, it’s too silky 😌🤭
His hair is so beautiful,shiny and silky
It reminds me of the early 90s. Guys with this curtain hairstyle and always fixing.
Oh yes. I actually counted it how many times he fixed it. Haha. He touched it four times and a half.
Just a little nervous?
I completely agree with what he said about judging someone’s sexuality based on their looks or voice. I’m very masc and I’m bisexual but who is still in the closet. Only two of my closest friends know, but when I told them, they were shocked and didn’t want to believe me.
I feel you, I'm a cis woman whos very feminine and im bi - lots of people dont believe me lol
Remember that you're valid no matter what :) there is a whole community here for you
That sucks. Literally anyone can be LGBT no matter how they behave idk how people can’t understand that.
I'm a very stereotypical lesbian but my girlfriend isn't used to people noticing her queerness, she was friends with straight people for the longest time. We joke that she's genderbent Nick. We've even had a Tara and Darcy moment where we talked about her feelings on people noticing that she's queer and it never crossed my mind that people would assume shes straight and now that we're out as a couple people would question. You're valid whether people are aware you're bi or not and if you ever come out more to people I wish you the best of luck
Same im quite an effeminate cis woman, shy etc and i dont think i fit into that image of a 'lesbian' and idek if i fully can label myself that but yh
Teenagers are very lucky to have a serial like “heartstopper”. The reasons are obvious; but they are also lucky for having people of their same age talking as Kit does with maturity, integrity, sincerity.
I’m glad he knows the impact heartstopper has had on our lives, this show honestly made me really love my sexuality and helped me to be proud to be queer, and that is down to Kit’s incredible acting as Nick Nelson and Alice’s beautiful writing
kit is so protective of joe and it warms my heart. i don’t understand how people can be so cruel. good on them for looking out for each other. the whole cast seems so tight net. it’s refreshing to see. and for them to call joe ugly? GOODBYE. HAVE U SEEN HIM?! all gorgeous human beings on the inside and out.
I love this comment so much 🥺
I love this comment so much too! x
THANK YOU FOR THIS! Thank you so much for watching/ listening to the podcast, too! Hope you continue to listen/ watch and make it REIGN... Joe is coming up NEXT WEEK!!!! Can't wait to share it with you!
joe is SO BEAUTIFUL TOO LIKE
Joe is a beautiful boy 🤩
Kit has the most teddy bear energy, but is also so gently firm and grounded. He's such a precious soul, I love to see someone so young with such a good head on his shoulders.
Respects to people that want to come out and people who don't label their sexuality. Both can exist and are equally as valid.
I COULDN'T HAVE PUT THIS BETTER MYSELF! Keeping the caps on because I am shouting in agreement! Thank you for sharing that and for watching/ listening to the podcast, too! Hope you continue to listen/ watch and make it REIGN!
As a closeted gay Teenager in high school I can 100% say this show has helped me tremendously. It truly did teach me that it was okay to be the person I tried so desperately to hide. I’m forever grateful to the actors who brought this story to life as well as Alice for creating this beatfiul story.
I promise it will get better for you. When you leave high school you'll find a big, wide world filled with people you can relate to.
Until then do you have someone trusted you can confide in? Have you ever considered reaching out to a support service in your area if it's available to you?
@@canny_linguist hi how are you doing ☘️
That is so amazing to hear how much the show has helped you, thank you for sharing and sending you love! The full episode of the podcast, is available now, too, you can find it wherever you get your podcasts from just search 'Reign with Josh Smith' and here's a link too: hyperurl.co/i4yxt0 Let me know what you think! x
This. This story has helped me tremendously as a closeted guy in the Southern US. The actors portrayed so many moments that I relates too so well. Alice is truly a blessing to us all!
Joseph life does most definitely get better. You will find your group of friends of friends and If you are really lucky they will become another family to you. Your chosen family and you will love each other and help each other. Put in the work with them and don't let them slip away.
kudos to the interviewer for waiting for Kit to expand on his answers by himself and not pressure him to reply more than he wanted to
He is just such a great guy. So well spoken and his personality is top tier. His sexuality shouldn’t even be a discussion.
Love this, but can we get a solo interview with Joe Locke. He was equally good and not seeing any solo interviews of him 😩😩😩
totally agree!
I completely agree.. Joe did a wonderful job as well considering the fact that it was his first acting role ever and we are not seeing much of his solo interviews as well.
@@joshuaramirez3440 He was the main character alongside kit but isn’t getting nearly as much recognition for some reason! (I know kits been in other things but Heartstopper a very popular show and he literally played the main character)
I think interviews and such are planned by their management or agency though. I would love to see more Joe Locke's interviews as well but it seems that Kit's management is working harder? It's not the actor's fault.
@@StrawberryBlond21 I don’t think anyone blamed the actor😌
What an inspiration Kit is. He articulates his points and views so well. Heartstopper has definitely changed my life. I cannot wait for the full podcast.
It's amazing to hear how much the show has changed your life! Sending love and the full episode of the podcast, is available now, too, you can find it wherever you get your podcasts from just search 'Reign with Josh Smith' and here's a link too: hyperurl.co/i4yxt0 Let me know what you think! x
Here I am almost 27 years old and I'm still exploring my sexuality. I'd be livid if someone was telling me I was this or that. Saying it to a person who's barely even an adult is just criminal. People really don't know when to shut up. I'm happy that Kit is confident and mature enough to take it all in stride.
it baffles me that he’s only 18, he’s so precious we need to protect him at all costs
Absolutely when I was 18 i couldn't answer even 1 question, IAM baffled how smart he is
I love how when Kit was talking about mean comments even when he was talking about people being mean about him and joe but still be so respectful about the haters. This just shows what kind of person Kit is. ♥
the stuff kit comes out with is so powerful, especially when he was talking about how people assume and pressure the cast into coming out or labelling themselves.
The fact that this is joes first on screen acting job is insane, he was phenomenal in every single scene
You are so right. I thought he had been acting for many years. I never knew this was his first role. What a talent, from both of them, but especially Joe.
OMG... I fall for him every time. When he was telling how breathtaking was seeing Tara and Darcy kiss at the party. "It was so cinematic in the show, but it was almost more cinematic in real life. It was such a spectacle." ❤️🍂
I'm 28 and still struggling to fully understand my sexuality, it's been a constant process and might always be, so let alone at 18. No one should be forced to come out at any moment and, just like Kit, I genuinely don't understand how someone can finish watching the show and still ask for that from someone else..?? The whole point of the show is to 1- not assume 2- give people time.. TT
I hate how people feel the need to go on social media and tell him what his sexuality is. he owns no explanation to any of us and does not need to label himself. kit handles it all so well I could never
Are people trying to tell him he is straight... Or gay. Sorry I don't have social media and I just wanna know
@@ilyssahagood8387 people are basically forcing him to come out as gay but he recently came out as bi
I can understand concerns about actor sexuality when it comes to concerns about straight actors playing LGBTQ+ roles most of the time (considering wage issues and representation), but there are certain circumstances, like this, where that concern isn't as prevalent. Not to mention, the comment came off more as fetishization than legitimate concerns over queer actor representation.
Like Kit said, he's so young, he's a teenager, and no one, especially at that age, should be expected to know every detail about themselves and then publicize it. When I was his age, I still thought I was a cis-female! I think we're so used to grown 30 year-olds playing teenagers in shows that the concept of these actors still being teenagers is so different, we're not used to it, and we really do need to adapt how we view and treat it as an audience. I think Kit handled this with such grace, and he did a phenomenal and incredibly respectful and deeply meaningful portrayal of Nick in the show.
"Seeing just the beauty and pride of queerness, I think that's enough to give anyone the confidence to be themselves." this is such an important statement. For so long we were used to LGBTQIA+ characters suffering and being unhappy, it sorta plants in your head the idea that you can never be happy, that there's no hope for people like you. What this show has done in terms of good representation is unbelievable, and that's just a testament to how amazing Alice's work is. I wish Heartstopper was around I was 15 and struggling with my own sexuality, years and years of self hate and repression to a point that even today, at 24, I'm still finding bits of my personality that I didn't even know they existed because I hid it so deep in fear or what people might say. It's almost like I was robbed of living that, of being happy like that. But I'm glad that it exists now, so the children today don't have to feel like that anymore. There is hope, and things does get better.
Every time I hear an interview with Kit, I respect him even more. It's so good to hear that the actors are there for each other and help each other out.
The whole discussion with the labeling is just so, so tiring. And I'm glad he's not giving into the pressure. People need to stop assuming other people's preferences, because it is not only really rude but also very tiring and exhausting.
I'm so freaking proud of Kit for standing his ground and refusing to let the people on Twitter, sexualising him and trying to find out his sexuality; get to him, and I love him sm for that 😌❤️❤️❤️
Sadly He was forced to come.out right
I really don't know if this comment is gonna be seen, but I have to say: "Heartstopper" is much more than a Netflix show. It's an ocean of hope for everyone, every age.
I saw myself in Charlie's for I have already lived that story.
Congrats, Joe Locke and Kit Connor.
I found it weird how people could watch the show, get a firsthand glimpse of Nick's struggles with coming out and Charlie's trauma of having been outed, yet still get all up in the actors' personal business. They don't have to talk about anything they aren't comfortable with. And more recently, apparently people have been trying to talk to Joe's friends and family. Like that's utterly terrifying.
I saw Joe on Twitter address that, and yes you are right, his family will now become a target for fans, who feel they can approach them to get to Joe, and the same with Kit, and also remember other cast members too will have this. Joe put it so well that just because he put himself into the public eye, doesn't mean his friends and family are. Very well put.
like he said they’re all so young, ppl don’t know if the cast is even sure of their sexualities?! (but kit says he is and that’s great!) but i wasnt sure till i was about 22, im 24 now and still not even fully sure! sexuality can be fluid. and like he also said it’s 2022, we just can’t assume ppls sexualities
I think everyone discovers themselves at different times and should be given the space to do so and yessss it's 2022 on top of all of that! The full episode of the podcast, is available now, too, you can find it wherever you get your podcasts from just search 'Reign with Josh Smith' and here's a link too: hyperurl.co/i4yxt0 Let me know what you think! x
He's so mature for his age, his answers come from the heart, I can't wait for Hs s2 & s3 ❤🍂
I thought they were such thoughtful answers too! Can't wait for the new seasons, as well! The full episode of the podcast, is available now, too, you can find it wherever you get your podcasts from just search 'Reign with Josh Smith' and here's a link too: hyperurl.co/i4yxt0 Let me know what you think! x
8:00 hits rly hard now after what happened recently...he rly felt confident and comfortable
in his sexuality and didnt feel the need to label himself...
I love him so much, he's so well-spoken, kind and intelligent. The way he talks about the cast and the show is just 💓 I'm so grateful that we have him playing Nick. Thank you for everything Kit!! ❤❤
Kit is such a well spoken young man. He "get's it" when many people much older are still clueless.
kit saying he's not big on labels- SAMEEEE BESTIE. UGH. always so comforting hearing that. also the ppl who are prying to know something like that and the ppl making rude comments about anyone's appearance are absolutely ridiculous. like pls- sod off.
HAHAHAH I COULDN'T HAVE PUT IT BETTER MYSELF 'SOD OFF' - IS SUCH AN ICONIC RESPONSE! The full episode of the podcast, is available now, too, you can find it wherever you get your podcasts from just search 'Reign with Josh Smith' and here's a link too: hyperurl.co/i4yxt0 Let me know what you think! x
I was afraid to come out before heartstopper but thanks to this series I was able to accept myself and do it🌟
kit's way of talking about his opinion is so mature honestly he makes me feel so safe and confident🍃
He deserves all the love of the world! 💙
Omg that’s really cool to hear.
Congratulations!!!!!
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@@reignwithjoshsmith thanks ^^
Kit is so well spoken and he continues to show why he was such a great choice for Nick Nelson, as an actor and personally.
This was such a wonderful podcast, loved the questions and Kit's answers!
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Welp, this aged like milk. I'd advice any young actor coming up these days to stay off social media.
Watching this video feel much more sadder after all the things that happen in twitter
I actually love this new understanding in the younger generations to label themselves less. To just make it completely natural to swing which ever way you swing. And to be a little more open in general to try things. He is so right when he says they are still so young and just figuring themselves out and that it's no one's business who he is into, apart from the people he cares about. Very mature to not give in to whatever pressure.
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My life has changed a lot since I watched Heartstopper. I feel more hopeful and confident. As an 18-year-old Turkish homosexual, living in Turkey is really difficult. There are a lot of homophobic people and that's why I keep my identity secret. But after watching Heartstopper, I came out to my 2 aunts and they said they would always be by my side. I've already came out to 3 of my friends before. That's why I feel happier now, maybe if I have a relationship, I will open up to my parents, but I don't know. Anyway, I really thank the whole team, especially Kit, Joe and Alice. Kit Connor is the first and best deep crush in my life. I hope i can hug him one day because I need it.
So sad to watch this and hear him talk about not understanding why people would want to pressure someone to come out when they aren’t ready or why people make assumptions based on random things. It’s been about a month since he was forced to come out due to bullying and queerbaiting accusations.
I wish him all the best. He’s a pure beautiful soul❤
Some people need to rewatch Heaetstopper and reanalyse the purpose of the show
I’m a bit older than Kit and tbh, I’m in awe with how well spoken and educated he is about this whole topic. He’s absolutely right, nobody’s entitled to know someone else’s sexuality and it’s disrespectful to speculate about it. I felt so called out when he said that, tho, because I sometimes do it. From now on, I’ll do a conscious effort to stop. Anyways, I’m really proud to call myself a Kit Connor fan. I have a lot to learn from him :)
Is it weird to say that Kit is my new role model? I mean, he's five years my junior, but the kindness, maturity, and respect he exudes is what I want to develop in myself. Absolutely a beautiful human being, inside and out.
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Role models do not need to be older than you. It can come in all ages and backgrounds.
i'm glad kit also had a strong reaction to the scene where nick sees tara and darcy kiss at the party. it made me cry, for the exact same reason i cried watching anne with an e, when a character comes out to an older queer character and she responds "you have a life of such joy ahead of you." it's just exactly what i needed to hear in the moment
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its so pure how he mentions joe in almost evry answer and keeps saying how he's a been a support for him and they r trying to protect each other. so beautiful... 🤧
I really don't understand how anyone could watch the show and then come after the actors on social media in a negative way. Speculating about Kit's sexuality and sort of demanding he declare himself as whatever is kind of the opposite what Heartstopper is about in the first place. Some day he will show up at a premiere with a significant other, and then you'll get your answer. Until then, as Nick would say "Piss off."
Exactly. It's like they've either not bothered to watch Heartstopper or learned nothing from it.
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I'm pushing 60 and I love Heartstopper. But It depresses me because I missed the chance to come out at a young age and enjoy my love life. I still can't be open about who I am, not even to my family. So many regrets.
It's not even funny anymore what a massive parasocial crush I have in this boy. I need to get over him and move on lol but how? He's just so amazing, thoughtful, attractive and kind, I can't handle it anymore!
I'm so glad he is handling this so well.
It is also weird that people are actually curious about a teenager's sexuality.
Kit is a person and he deserves to have his own rights ♥
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Kit explained the party scene with Tara and Darcy so perfectly. he says everything I felt while watching heartstopper put into words. It's so incredibly refreshing to see queerness painted in such a joyous light and to see lgbtq couples being happy since a lot of the time the media mainly focuses on the struggles of queer people which, though it is important, it's so wonderful to see queer relationships in the way this show portrays them, I think it's so important, especially as a young queer person, to see that it is possible to be who you are and still live an incredibly happy life and have strong, healthy, and positive queer relationships, which is so rarely shown in media, and heartstopper does it in the most amazing, heartwarming way. This show means so much to me.
I know Kit is gonna be such a successful actor in the future
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this aged well
I love this interviewer. He is so respectful and I love how mature KIT is and his ability to put people in their places without being rude. I couldn't have done what he and all the other actors are doing at 18 y.o. and especially about this topic. Deepest respect.
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@@reignwithjoshsmith You deserved the kind words. Keep up the good work👌🏾😊
The thing about what Kit is going through right now is that it’s not even just about people desiring a form of representation in his irl persona. People are either accusing him of queerbaiting or trying to fetishize his relationships with his costars. This is really Kit’s first role acting amongst a cast that are primarily his peers so I’m happy he has these relationships who just _get it_ that he can fall back on now and I’m happy that his costars have him who is experienced in the industry but still around their age that they can also rely on. I hope the next couple of years of filming for season 2 and 3 will bring out more joyful moments instead of more irl shippers
It’s not his first role acting. He’s been acting since he was a kid. This is just his first MAJOR role
Also, Kit, if you ever see this comment, know that you've also helped a 28 years old to finally come to term with coming out as enby to their mom. The letter is still in the process, but the process has started. So tysm for that
unrelated but hi fello stay
@@virtualmorgue haha hi hi 🥰
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@@reignwithjoshsmith Tysm Josh! "Have grace with yourself" is a beautiful way to put it, you're right. I know the outcome will very most likely not be like Nick's coming out, but being honest is so important to me in general... Hopefully she'll respect me even without understanding. And maybe it'll help us finally have a better child-mother bond. The first step is to send this letter, I cannot go back. And I really appreciate the support, means a lot. Thanks again! I'll stay tuned too, yes. ^^ I really liked your question (it answered some I personally had in mind as well) and your vibe in general. Keep it up!!
Kit is so well spoken, loved every word that he said, loved the questions from Josh.
Kit is such a sweet and kind person! I loved every single answer he gave❤️
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@@reignwithjoshsmith I will definitely check it out, thank you!!🥰
It's sad that people try to force labels on others in the first place
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It's definitely for all ages. I was a teen in the 1980s and NONE of this existed back then. I never had children and so I watched this program and it helped me completely understand even more about the LGBTQ community. Plus, it was just a great show. I've watched it through twice!! They are all such brilliant actors. Looking forward to Season II.
Thank you for this wonderful interview. I am a gay man of 71 and have told all my friends about the show. My comment to them was that I wish I had had such wisdom when I was growing up. Of course it was a different era and coming out was huge. But the respect Nick & Charlie show for each other is absolutely beautiful. Well done! I can’t wait for Seasons 2 & 3.
That memory he shared of just eating pizza and listening to music with the cast warmed my heart. The simple moments are really some of the best. So many great questions and thoughtful answers. Can't wait to hear the rest of the podcast!
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I really like the questions that were asked & Kit's articulate answers! He seems like such a humble, mature and caring person. Bless him
Love to hear that!
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What a gem. I can't believe people are being the way they are. How can you sit through this show and then say stuff like that. I can't even fathom it. They're such vibrant individuals. How can we box them in like this.
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Kit is a brilliant young actor and in every interview he comes off as salt of the earth. He was phenomenal in Heartstopper. I had already seen him in Rocket Man and was quite impressed. I truly wish him massive success.
hes so precious. we must protect him with all costs.
YES PROTECT NICK AND KIT AT ALL COSTS!!!
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I'm so happy to see Kit stepping up for himself and also giving us that chance to relate where we don't like labels, neither assumptions. I get so upset when people assume I'm straight just because I don't look queer(?) Like how tf I'm supposed to look like? I'm a human, I have feelings and is nobody's business to make assumptions about me.
I'll be always thankful with Kit for this ♥︎
But gays especially bottoms are feminine tops are masculine, maybe you're a manly guy that's why people can't tell who you are and they get confused, I am girly and everyone knows who I am which IAM perfectly happy with
kit is so well spoken :( love this man so much my goodness
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Whoever was in charge of the casting and then of creating the supportive, loving atmosphere on set for all these young people to come together is healing the world. Whenever I hear any of the cast members’ interviews, they’re all so impressive. I have so much love and respect for everyone related to this show, and I wish nothing but the best for Kit and the others because they all deserve the best. They’re all so smart and genuinely caring and just impressive young adults. Just amazing. So grateful.
I haven't seen such an impacting series in so long. Emotionally so... genuinely so worth it!
I am floored by Kit Connor. He seems like an old soul with his maturity. He speaks maturely. Much respect.
congrats internet after months of going after him, you forced him to come out.
Sexuality is a very fluid thing for most people. It is incredible hard to understand yourself. Growing up, understanding sexuality, and understanding your attractions, is not easy. And i truly believe the same thing as Kit- you don’t have to label yourself if you don’t feel like you want that. Just be you!!! Be happy, be safe. Kit seems so well spoken.
Thank you for this interview and thank you Kit for your amazing words on this topic!!! Lots of love
He’s so well spoken and smart!
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He´s just an old soul in a young body... Lots of love to Kit.
I thought that too!
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I love Kit so much and i just want you to know ill support you guys no matter what.. heartstopper renewed for 2 more seasons but after this i stan Kit forever and I promise that!!! 🥺🥺🥺 From Philippines!! ✌️✌️🤞🤞💕💕💕
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This interview made me cry. From Kit’s wise and beautiful sentiments to the respect in which he was given space to speak… wow. Despite my much older age, i’m not so self-possessed as Kit to find the words to convey how touched it makes me feel. That said, it’s terrible that some can’t leave it at that and want to take too much from the incredible kids in this show.
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This is such an excellent interview. Seamless and natural transitions between questions. Astute comments following his answers which added to the point he was making. So often you get a Q&A style interview where once the interviewee has finished talking, the interviewer awkwardly bounces to the next question or is so intent on asking their questions that they don't follow up or engage with the answers given. This was excellent.
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I "came out" 54 years ago this week with my first partner of 8 years. This series is beyond phenomenal, sensational and so, so timely. Kudos to you and Joe. I await anxiously the next series. 👍👏🤗🤩❤🍀
I am really never tired of these interviews, thank you for giving us so many Kit Connor contents, and as always he's such an amazing and kind person, always gives very detailed and understandable answers. I really hope people will stop trying to know about his sexuality when he has so much else to give, caring about his career and the incredibly mature and inspiring person he is.
My gosh he seems like such a nice and genuine guy, a real class act. I hope he always is able to remain so genuine and grounded amidst all this fame and pressure.
Heartstopper genuinely changed my life. It is the show that gave me the courage to come out, and I did it. And it’s been GREAT.
That is AMAZING to read. Thank you for sharing and GO YOU!
❤🍂🌈 Even if Kit Connor identified as straight I would still adore him because he cares about the LGBTQ community and always voices his support. People assuming or questioning Kit's sexuality is inevitable but it's also his right if he wants to disclose that to the public or not. Let's just enjoy his amazing perfomance as Nick Nelson ❤🍂🌈
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Kit Connor and Joe Locke are both class acts. What fine people! ❤️❤️
I love all the little and big rainbows in the show, so many happy scenes have a more or less subtle rainbowy something, like raindrops. It's beautiful.
to kit and all the other cast members, I'm so sorry that the mean and negative people as well as the people who f*tishize and the people who speculate the actors sexualities and make the cast uncomfortable with creepy and obsessive behavior have found this fandom.