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Oliver Stark Says 9-1-1 Will Deepen Buck’s Bisexuality in Season 9

The actor’s Bisexual Day of Visibility message emphasizes a commitment to authentic representation ahead of ABC’s Oct. 9 return.

Overview

  • Stark shared an Instagram Story on Sept. 23 marking Bisexual Day of Visibility, expressing pride in portraying Buck’s journey.
  • He said he hopes the new season will hammer home that bisexual men are not just “too scared to come out as gay.”
  • Season 9 premieres Oct. 9 at 8/7c on ABC, with Stark saying he is excited to delve deeper into Buck’s identity.
  • Buck’s bisexuality became canon in Season 7 with a kiss with Tommy, and that relationship ended during Season 8.
  • Showrunner Tim Minear has teased a Halloween episode focused on Buck and Eddie, and Stark remains open to exploring that dynamic though no romance is confirmed.