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Are the actors who play Charlie and Nick in ‘Heartstopper’ dating in real life?

Fans have an inclination to believe they are.

Speculation has been following the Joe Locke‘s relationship.

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As most Heartstopper enthusiasts surely know by now, both actors are part of the LGBTQ+ community, much like some of their fellow cast . That fact, in addition to their good relationship and apparent closeness, has led many to believe that Connor and Locke are an item. Of course, the TikTok that Locke recently ed, where he shows off a hoodie with Connor’s face on it and claims to have a celebrity crush (with a bunch of heart emojis in the mix), has further increased speculation.

https://www.tiktok.com/@joelocke03/video/7263177872251178273

Are Kit Connor and Joe Locke dating?

Photo by Teddy Cavendish/Netflix

Can a TikTok be used as proof that there is something going on between the two? Well, it certainly doesn’t help in squelching the rumors, but it also can’t be taken as evidence. Despite the ever-present rumors surrounding the co-stars, there has never been a confirmation that the two are in a relationship, but they seem to be very good friends. And being friends with someone also means showing affection for them. In fact, the duo has only ever addressed each other as such, so there really isn’t much else to be said.

A while back, Connor was rumored to be dating actress Maia Reffico after being seen holding hands with her, but the assumptions and accusations only led the actor to feel pressured to out himself. Understandably, he is now keeping his love life private, having opted not to reveal whether or not he is dating someone in a recent interview with The Guardian.

As for Locke, he has also not announced any romantic partners recently, meaning that as far as the public is aware, Joe Locke and Kit Connor are not dating in real life. Sad news for fans of the two, I know, but at the end of the day, what matters is that they’re both happy. If they ever choose to make their romantic lives public knowledge, fans will undoubtedly be here to them.


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Rafaela is a freelance writer for We Got This Covered. Writing professionally since 2022, she loves sharing her knowledge and opinions about all things anime, manga, TV shows, and movies. When she’s not working, though, you can easily find Rafaela with a fantasy book in hand, or consuming some other form of entertainment — you know, lest a thought occur.