With Heartstopper season 2 seeing Nick Nelson and Charlie Spring's relationship bloom, fans are desperate for all the intel on Kit Connor's dating sitch IRL—especially after rumors began swirling that on-screen boyfriends, Kit and Joe Locke were actually an item...
Alas, we'll have to pop that bubble right here—despite the pair bringing all the chemistry on-screen, Kit and Joe have previously confirmed that they are just friends.
That therefore leaves something of a question mark over Kit's relationship status and while we've sussed out Kit Connor's fave cologne, let's now turn our detective skills to the question at hand—is the actor seeing anyone right now?
Is Kit Connor dating anyone?
So, does Kit Connor have a partner? As far as we know, Kit is single—though even if he wasn't, it seems he's keeping his love life private.
In a recent interview with The Guardian in July 2023, Kit chose not to comment on whether he is or isn't dating anyone but did share that he would be self-conscious about dating a girl.
He told the publication: "I would be more conscious and might be less open about it. Although now I know that I’m queer, I personally don’t find it a super defining factor. I wouldn’t want to be defined by 'queer actor'. I want to play all parts. Hopefully, I can do that if my career lasts, if I flourish. Touch wood."
Kit revealed that he was bisexual in a Tweet back in October 2022, after feeling 'forced' to do so by fans, following incessant speculation and accusations of 'queer-baiting' after his debut as Nick Nelson in season one of Netflix's Heartstopper. He wrote in his post (as per Pop Base): "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", before deleting his account.
Heartstopper’s Kit Connor comes out as bisexual, saying he’s forced to come out after accusations of queer-baiting. pic.twitter.com/aBhkSuX636October 31, 2022
Are Kit Connor and Joe Lock an item?
The short answer is no, they're not dating. While Kit and Joe are indeed on-screen boyfriends, alas their romantic relationship ends there.
Kit confirmed as much to Digital Spy back in May 2022, saying that they're just 'good friends.' So that's that!
Who has Kit Connor dated previously?
As for Kit's past relationships, there's not actually a ton to go on apart from online rumors linking the actor to his co-stars, Joe Locke and Maia Reficco.
Fans were convinced in 2022 that Kit and his A Cuban Girls Guide to Tea and Tomorrow co-star Maia were reportedly dating, after photos of the pair started circulating, however, nothing was ever confirmed between the two.
So, until we receive more dating intel for you, why not suss out which Heartstopper character you are based on your zodiac sign?
