‘9-1-1’: Oliver Stark Slams Fans Hating on Buck’s Bisexuality: ‘I Truly Don’t Care’
Oliver Stark says that if you don’t like that Buck is now bisexual on 9-1-1, don’t let the door hit you on the way out.
Many viewers were thrilled when a long-standing fan theory about Buck’s sexuality was confirmed in 9-1-1 Season 7 Episode 4 (the 100th episode), which aired on April 4 on ABC. While Stark says the fan reaction to the reveal has been overwhelmingly positive, he has been getting some hateful comments from viewers who disapprove of this new development in his character’s sexuality.
“Humbled and overwhelmed by the positive reaction to Buck’s storyline,” Stark wrote on Instagram on Saturday, April 6. “I’ve read so many messages and I couldn’t be prouder.”
“If you are one of the smaller group of people commenting on my posts about how this has ruined the show, I would like you to know that I truly don’t care,” Stark continued, not mincing words. “This is a show about love and inclusion. It’s featured queer relationships from the very beginning, including a beautiful Black lesbian marriage played out by two of the best actresses I’ve ever watched.”
Oliver Stark on Instagram
Stark tells this small group of people spewing hatred onto the show that they are welcome to stop watching.
“If one other character finding a new facet to his sexuality and [realizing] his bisexuality is your deal breaker — I fear you’ve missed the entire point of the show,” he said. “You are not required to announce your departure.”
Fans have theorized that Buck is bisexual for most of the show’s run. It only took four episodes on ABC to do what the series couldn’t do on FOX for six seasons. While Buck shared his first kiss with a man with Tommy (Lou Ferrigno Jr.), fans having long been hoping that Buck and Eddie (Ryan Guzman) will get together.
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It was just a bad story line. A total jump the shark moment. No body minds gay or bisexual characters
when it's right, this was so off base. AWKWARD!!
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I guess I am just getting tired of all the gay stuff being shoved down our throats. It breaks my heart cause 911 was my favorite show. I have nothing against gay people just tired of seeing it on every show I like.
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I have no problem with, bisexual or gay in anyway, but nothing on the show would have lead me to think Buck was either. I think that was just a bad decision. It's like they just threw something together and made this decision to make Buck , Bi or whatever it is. It just doesn't fit the character of Buck since he's been on the show. Love 911 but that decision to make Buck , Bi, Gay or whatever was not believable at all, it was unnecessary.
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My only issue with it is that as far as what has been seen in the show, it seems to have happened rather suddenly. I am aware of all the fan theories about Buck's sexuality, but have seen very little in the show that clearly supports it. I wish they had worked up to it in a more clear manner. That being said, it will be an interesting story line!
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I think we get enough of that shoved down our throats ,don't need it from tv,show is crap anyway,and bucks attitude didn't help by telling viewers to get lost,careful what you wish for.no one knew of him before this show,and bet they won't after
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I was totally shocked!! I had no idea about the bisexualty. I'm totally fine with it. I love this show and the characters. Buck is one of my favorites. Great job 911!!!!! 👏 🌈
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I have no issue whatsoever with Bucks sexuality, but I've been watching since day one and have never noticed any hints that would allude to Buck being Bi. It came as a total shock to me. From all the different threads I've read on this the vast majority of people have only come up with two instances where they say it was hinted at and I've also seen comments from people that are gay and they have said they never picked up on it either. Maybe had they done something sooner and led up to that moment, people wouldn't be so shocked.
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Oliver will care if viewers stop watching and the show ends. His attitude is enough to make me stop watching, so goodbye 911. Don't be so cocky!
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