Joe Locke, known for his role in *Heartstopper*, is facing allegations of infidelity. Reports suggest he had a secret relationship with his co-star Sebastian Croft for nearly three years. This revelation surprised fans, especially after it was reported that Locke ended the relationship over the phone, leaving Croft feeling “heartbroken.” Social media users have since explored past photos, Instagram interactions, and sightings involving Locke and an adult content creator referred to as Nick. A viral post claimed that Locke cheated on Croft with this content creator.
Locke, aged 23, gained fame by portraying Charlie Spring in the popular Netflix series, which debuted in 2022 and portrays Charlie’s romance with classmate Nick Nelson, played by Kit Connor. Croft, who is 24, played Ben Hope, a character who was Charlie’s previous love interest, known for being emotionally troubled. Before *Heartstopper*, Croft appeared as a young Eddard Stark in *Game of Thrones* and had roles in *Horrible Histories: The Movie – Rotten Romans* and the BBC reality series *Celebrity Traitors*.
Though neither Locke nor Croft publicly acknowledged their relationship, fans speculated about their connection due to their appearances together. A source told The Sun that the pair was indeed in a romantic relationship that lasted almost three years. The source noted that Croft’s EP title was inspired by something Locke would say to him during their time together.
Croft has mentioned experiencing a breakup during a performance in Chichester, without naming Locke. He described how this breakup prompted him to start songwriting. The source from The Sun later identified Locke as his ex and said that Croft was significantly affected by the split, as Locke was his first major love.
Croft talked about the emotional impact of the breakup, expressing anger about how it ended and sadness over the reasons behind it. He reflected on feeling hurt by the realization that someone chose to move on without him. Much of this experience has influenced his music, including his work on *The Great Forever* and other tracks.
What do you think about the situation between Locke and Croft?
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