Joe Locke, known for his role as Charlie Spring in Heartstopper, is often shipped with several of his co-stars, and fans wonder if he is in a relationship with them.
Joseph William Locke’s performance in the show earned him a nomination for the first-ever Children’s and Family Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Performance.
Highlights
- Fans often pair Joe Locke with Kit Connor, who plays Nick Nelson, due to their solid on-screen chemistry as a couple in the Heartstopper.
- They also enjoy the spark between Joe and Tobie, even though their characters aren’t romantically linked.
- A Reddit user mentioned that despite much evidence, some people still refuse to believe that Joe and Sebastian Croft are a couple.
Joe Locke was picked from 10,000 people who auditioned for the role.
Despite being 17 while filming Heartstopper, he portrays a 14–15-year-old student in an English boys’ grammar school.
In November 2022, it was revealed that Locke would join the cast of Agatha: Darkhold Diaries, a Marvel Studios spin-off of WandaVision set to stream on Disney+.
Openly Gay Joe Locke Hasn’t Confirmed His Relationship Rumors With Any Of His Co-stars
Fans frequently pair him with Kit Connor, who plays Nick Nelson, because their on-screen chemistry as a couple in the series is a highlight of the show.
Their close friendship off-screen also adds to the shipping buzz.
Another famous ship involves Tobie Donovan, who plays a role in the series.
Fans enjoy the dynamic between Joe and Tobie, even though their characters aren’t romantically linked in the show.
Joe and Tobie are very close on Instagram, often sharing personal and friendly interactions.
They post photos together, comment on each other’s posts, and engage in a way that shows their strong friendship.
Similarly, a Reddit user mentioned that despite much evidence, some people still refuse to believe that Joe and Sebastian Croft are a couple.
They highlighted various moments shared on social media, such as Joe sitting on Sebastian’s lap, cuddling, and attending events together without other Heartstopper cast members.
The user also noted that Joe and Sebastian have met each other’s families. Joe’s grandfather even mentioned on a podcast that Sebastian is very different from Ben, Joe’s character in the show.
Joe Locke hasn’t confirmed if he’s in a relationship with any of his Heartstopper co-stars, but he has shared that he has a close bond with them.
Joe Locke, 19, told Teen Vogue that he has been openly gay since he was about 12.
He explained that while people have often assumed his sexuality, he hasn’t felt the need to correct them or publicly state it until now.
Additional Information
- In August 2022, the Isle of Man’s health minister, Lawrie Hooper, announced that the ban on gay men donating blood would be lifted, following Joe Locke’s call for change in a Pride event video.
- The actor shares a close-knit relationship with his parents and often shares them on social media.
- While in high school, Joe Locke and three other students petitioned the government to consider allowing Syrian refugees to come to the Isle of Man.
