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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Nicole Vassell

Olivia Colman condemns people who ‘bullied’ Heartstopper star Kit Connor into coming out as bisexual

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Olivia Colman has spoken out in support of her Heartstopper co-star Kit Connor coming out as bisexual, while criticising those who “bullied” him to talk about it.

Connor, 18, shared that he is bisexual in November after some viewers accused him of “queerbaiting” – hinting at identifying as LGBTQ+ for social or commercial gain.

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