Oh, Hudson… Look at the conversations you've managed to ignite. First of all, I should say that I don't agree with the idea that only gay actors should play gay characters. To me, the core issue here is not who actors are, but how honest and transparent they choose to be with their audience. I genuinely enjoy the show, and I'm particularly fond of Hudson. The chemistry between Hudson and Connor—both on screen and in interviews—is undeniable. That chemistry is precisely why questions about their sexual orientations have become so heated and persistent in the first place. I truly believe that the two of them grew very close during the filming process and formed a genuine friendship. With such sudden, overnight fame, it's only natural that they would cling to each other more tightly and find support in one another. One of the ways this support seems to manifest is in their shared decision not to speak openly about their sexual orientations. From my perspective, Connor may be choosing not to clearly state his own sexuality in order to protect Hudson. And Hudson—can you really believe that, between the two of them, he is the straight one?—either does not want to clarify that he is straight, or perhaps feels unable to do so. I can't say for certain. But Connor, in turn, appears to follow this path out of loyalty and care. At the same time, I do understand why many gay viewers feel strongly about wanting gay characters to be portrayed by gay actors. Representation matters, and that desire often comes from a long history of erasure, stereotyping, and missed opportunities. Still, it is 2025, and it feels disheartening that people—especially public figures—may still feel afraid to speak openly about their identities or lack thereof. Conversations around sexual orientation should no longer feel like traps or tests, but simply another facet of human experience that can be shared honestly, without fear of backlash. As Sufjan, our Christian gay, says "Don't be a wreck Trying to be something That I wasn't at all"