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9-1-1 showrunner discusses Buddie’s future and Heated Rivalry comparisons

January 9, 2026 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO The showrunner for 9-1-1 has addressed ‘Buddie’ and whether it will get the Heated Rivalry treatment, and it’s not looking good. Over the last few years, TV viewers worldwide have immersed themselves in the shocking and chaotic drama Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Tim Minear created. Set in Los Angeles, 9-1-1 follows a group of police officers, paramedics, firefighters, and dispatchers who risk their lives to help save civilians from terrifying situations. Since its release, the show has received acclaim from fans and critics, particularly for…

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9-1-1 star Oliver Stark pays homage to Buck in honor of Bi Visibility Day

September 25, 2025 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

9-1-1 star Oliver Stark has reflected on bringing Evan ‘Buck’ Buckley’s bisexuality storyline to life. On 23 September, the beloved talent took to his Instagram story to ring in Bi Visibility Day with a heartwarming video. “Good Morning, I just want to come on here and make a quick video because it is [Bi Visibility] Day, and one of my biggest joys of playing Buck over the past eight and nine seasons is getting to tell the story of him discovering his bisexuality,“ Stark exclaimed while walking on a treadmill…

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“I’m really excited”: 9-1-1 co-creator teases “spooky” season 9 storyline for Buck and Eddie

September 5, 2025 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

Something supernatural may be heading Buck and Eddie’s way. On 9 October, 9-1-1 fans will finally be treated to the season nine premiere of the beloved show. Picking up after the explosive events of season eight, the new batch of episodes will see Athena Grant (Angela Bassett) and the Station 118 gang navigate life following the tragic death of Bobby Nash (Peter Krause). While we’re still a month away from the premiere, 9-1-1 co-creator Tim Minear shared exciting new details about the upcoming season during a recent interview with Entertainment…

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9-1-1 star Oliver Stark celebrates Pride Month with adorable video message

June 19, 2025 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

Oliver Stark has a special message for 9-1-1‘s LGBTQIA+ fans. On 18 June, the 9-1-1 Instagram account celebrated Pride Month with an adorable video featuring Stark, who plays bisexual firefighter ‘Evan “Buck” Buckley. “Hey guys, This is Oliver Stark from ABC’s 9-1-1. I’m very honoured to play a bisexual character on TV. I just wanted to take this chance to say Happy Pride Month,” Stark exclaimed from the 9-1-1 set. It didn’t take long for the fandom to embrace the 33-year-old’s sweet message, with one person commenting: “Oliver will take…

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9-1-1 star Oliver Stark said this particular Buddie scene was “super gay”

May 15, 2025 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

Oliver Stark has shared his two cents on this iconic Buddie scene from 9-1-1 season three. Over the last few years, TV viewers worldwide have immersed themselves in the shocking and chaotic drama Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Tim Minear created. Set in Los Angeles, 9-1-1 follows a group of police officers, paramedics, firefighters, and dispatchers who risk their lives to help save civilians from terrifying situations. Since its release, the show has received acclaim from fans and critics, particularly for its adrenaline-pumping action, Bassett’s leading performance, and its emotional…

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“It doesn’t mean I’m making promises”: 9-1-1 boss on episode 11’s shocking Buddie easter egg

March 22, 2025 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

The showrunner for 9-1-1 has opened up about the latest episode, including the Buddie easter egg that’s driving fans wild. On 20 March, viewers were treated to another explosive entry of the hit first responders drama – which included storylines ranging from a carbon monoxide poisoning and a heartwarming reconciliation between Bobby Nash (Peter Krause) and his estranged mother Ann (Lesley Ann Warren). However, one moment that stood out to fans – especially Buddie enthusiasts – was the surprise reunion between Evan ‘Buck’ Buckley (Oliver Stark) and Tommy Kinard (Lou…

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9-1-1: Ryan Guzman reflects on the origin of the fan-favourite Buddie ship

March 11, 2025 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

9-1-1 star Ryan Guzman has shared his thoughts on how the ‘Buddie’ ship came to be. Over the last few years, TV viewers worldwide have immersed themselves in the shocking and chaotic drama created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Tim Minear. However, one aspect of 9-1-1 that has particularly captivated viewers is the electric chemistry between firefighters Edmundo “Eddie” Diaz (Guzman) and Evan “Buck” Buckley (Oliver Stark). While the writers have portrayed Eddie and Buck as close friends over the last eight seasons, it hasn’t stopped fans from shipping…

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9-1-1 boss teases what’s next for Buddie following that shocking midseason finale

November 25, 2024 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

9-1-1 showrunner Tim Minear has shared new details on what fans can expect from Buck and Eddie in the second half of season 8. On 21 November, viewers were treated to the ABC drama’s explosive midseason finale – which included storylines ranging from a dramatic multi-car pile-up to a shopping cart vigilante named ‘The Cart Cop.’ However, one moment that left viewers on edge was when Eddie (Ryan Guzman) revealed his potential move to El Paso to Buck (Oliver Stark). The drama kicked off at the end of the episode, with…

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9-1-1: Oliver Stark supports Buddie romance if it happens “naturally”

April 24, 2024 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

Oliver Stark is in favour of a romance between his and Ryan Guzman‘s 9-1-1 characters if “the story naturally progresses in that way”. Ever since the introduction of Guzman’s firefighter and paramedic Edmundo “Eddie” Diaz” in the procedural drama’s second season, fans have passionately shipped him with Stark’s beloved mainstay Evan “Buck” Buckley, affectionally referring to them under the ship name “Buddie”. With season seven introducing a bisexual storyline for Buck, fans are more determined than ever to see Buddie become a reality. In an interview with GAY TIMES, Stark said he…

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9-1-1 star Oliver Stark on Buck’s bisexuality and why Buddie fans ‘aren’t wrong’

April 23, 2024 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

9-1-1 star Oliver Stark speaks exclusively with GAY TIMES about Buck’s bisexuality journey, his chemistry with Ryan Guzman and whether Buddie “will end up going there”. WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS PHOTOGRAPHY BY WIL COHEN “I do believe, or at least hope, they seem to be dying out,” laughs Oliver Stark. The British actor is manifesting the much-needed and deserved extinction of 9-1-1’s anti-LGBTQIA+ mob, who were – sadly, but predictably – out in full force after his mainstay character Evan “Buck” Buckley embraced his status as a bi-con in the procedural…