911 star Oliver Stark has hit back at homophobic trolls who have criticised his character\u2019s surprise same-sex kiss at the end of the show\u2019s 100th episode.<\/span><\/p>\n The fourth episode of season 7,<\/a> which aired on Thursday (4th April), saw Stark\u2019s character Buck Buckley realise that he had feelings for his friend Tommy <\/span>Kinard (Lou Ferrigno Jr)<\/span>, with the pair ultimately sharing a kiss.<\/span><\/p>\n While the majority of fans were quick to express their delight at the romantic development, some viewers have shared their negative reactions to the scene, claiming it has \u201cruined the show\u201d.<\/p>\n Taking to Instagram<\/a> Stories on Sunday (7th April), Stark wrote that he was \u201ch<\/span>umbled and overwhelmed by the positive reaction to Buck\u2019s storyline\u201d, before adding:<\/span> \u201cI\u2019ve read so many of your messages and I couldn\u2019t be prouder.\u201d<\/p>\n Stark then went on to defend Buck\u2019s character arc from some of the online hate, emphasising that 911 is \u201ca show about love and inclusion\u201d.<\/p>\n He said: \u201cIf 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\u2019t care. This is a show about love and inclusion. It\u2019s featured queer relationships from the very beginning including a beautiful Black lesbian marriage played out by two of the best actresses I\u2019ve ever watched.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n He continued: \u201cIf one other character finding a new facet to his sexuality and realising his bisexuality is your deal breaker \u2013 I fear you\u2019ve missed the entire point of the show. You are not required to announce your departure.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Stark previously opened up about Buck\u2019s coming out journey to <\/span>Entertainment Weekly<\/span><\/a>, saying: \u201c<\/span>I do feel like there have been moments in the show that have led up to this for a long time. For a long, long time, in fact. I think it\u2019s been seasons and seasons in the making, so it\u2019s really nice to see it officially come to fruition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI think the crumbs have been there. Maybe on one hand in quite obvious ways, but on the other hand, in less obvious ways \u2013 of just searching, of trying to\u2026 There was obviously something that wasn\u2019t clicking in Buck\u2019s personality and his openness with himself and his acceptance of himself.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n He continued: \u201cIt felt to me like there was something beneath the surface, right? Because we\u2019ve seen him latch onto these different personalities, or different relationships over the years, and that, to me, is a sign of not being quite OK with yourself. So I think that was a big driving force in it for me.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n 911 was renewed for season 8 by ABC ahead of the drama\u2019s 100th episode.<\/span><\/p> \u00a0<\/p>\n 911 season 7 is airing in the US on ABC every Thursday. Seasons 1-6 are available to stream in the UK on Disney Plus.<\/b> Sign up to Disney Plus for \u00a37.99 a month or \u00a379.90 for a year<\/b><\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n [squirrel-affiliate-playlist squirrel_playlist_id=\u201d608\u2033 \/]<\/p>\n Check out more of our <\/b>Fantasy<\/b><\/a> coverage or visit our <\/b>TV Guide<\/b><\/a> and <\/b>Streaming Guide<\/b><\/a> to find out what\u2019s on.<\/b><\/p>\n Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only \u00a310 \u2013 <\/b>subscribe now<\/b><\/a>. 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