Heartstopper's Kit Connor, 18, 'forced' to come out as bisexual

Kit Connor, the 18-year-old star of Netflix's Heartstopper, has come out as bisexual after pressure from fans.

The British teenage actor stars as gay school boy Nick Nelson in the coming-of-age-drama based on the bestselling graphic novels by Alice Oseman.

Connor 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 [sic]"

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The child star - who has had roles in films including Get Santa and Rocketman and CBBC show Rocket's Island - did not give a reason for his statement.

On 12 September he had 'quit' Twitter, writing: "this is a silly silly app. bit bored of it now, deleting twitter :) [sic]"

Connor was recently photographed holding hands with Maia Reficco, his co-star in upcoming movie A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow, sparking 'straight allegations' on social media.

Back in May he tweeted: "Some people on here know my sexuality better than I do."

The South London born teenager attended Pride London with his Heartstopper co-star Joe Locke in July and the pair were also photographed holding hands.

Since his statement on Twitter many fans have come out in support of Connor.

Author Oseman, who wrote the Heartstopper books commented: "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"

Co-star Sebastian Croft wrote: "Kit Connor, the world doesn’t deserve you. Love you my friend."

Pretty Little Liars star Reficco, 22, who was pictured holding hands with Connor in between filming scenes for their new movie, shared a grey heard emoji in response to his tweet.

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And Attitude magazine wrote: "You beautiful man - much love from Team @AttitudeMag. We’ve been with you from the start of the Heartstopper adventure and stand alongside you now. It’s awful you’ve felt this way, but know that you are loved."

Watch: The trailer for Heartstopper season 2