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“So proud of this show”: Ted Lasso fans react to progress of gay storyline

Ted Lasso fans are praising the latest episode of the Apple TV comedy for its sensitive treatment of Colin’s storyline. This season, queerness was finally introduced into the series when they confirmed that Billy Harris’ fan-favourite Richmond FC player is gay and in the closet; reflecting the harsh reality of homosexuality in professional football and its lack of openly out athletes in the process. Episode eight saw Colin’s close friend and fellow Richmond player Isaac (Kola Bokinni) accidentally discover his sexuality. On this week’s episode, Isaac – who is hurt…

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Ted Lasso confirms footballer is LGBTQ+ in latest episode

Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso has confirmed that footballer Colin Hughes (Billy Harris) is gay, marking the show’s first openly LGBTQ+ character. In the third season’s third episode, titled ‘4-5-1’, the character is shown waking up in bed before picking his clothes up off the floor. He then goes downstairs, where we are introduced to his male lover who has very kindly made him a cup of coffee. “I don’t do caffeine,” Colin tells his love interest, who we now know is called Michael. “Right, your body is a temple,”…

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