EastEnders star Gary Lucy has spoken out about the criticism the soap received about his character's on-screen kiss.
Lucy's character Danny Pennant shared a kiss with newcomer Johnny Carter (Sam Strike) over the festive season as part of a plot that saw the teenager eventually discuss his sexuality with his father Mick.
The episode received complaints from viewers but was defended by EastEnders writers Pete Lawson and Daran Little.
Speaking to The Sun about the complaints, Lucy said: "I think, 'Get with the times!'
"Reaction was, on the most part, positive. There were a few on Twitter still living in the dark ages but on the whole, people were okay.
"I got one message on the internet from a guy saying, 'Thanks for that storyline because it gave me the courage to come out and tell my parents'. If you can do that, you as an actor and the show has done its job.
Lucy's character Danny Pennant shared a kiss with newcomer Johnny Carter (Sam Strike) over the festive season as part of a plot that saw the teenager eventually discuss his sexuality with his father Mick.
The episode received complaints from viewers but was defended by EastEnders writers Pete Lawson and Daran Little.
Speaking to The Sun about the complaints, Lucy said: "I think, 'Get with the times!'
"Reaction was, on the most part, positive. There were a few on Twitter still living in the dark ages but on the whole, people were okay.
"I got one message on the internet from a guy saying, 'Thanks for that storyline because it gave me the courage to come out and tell my parents'. If you can do that, you as an actor and the show has done its job.
- 1/10/2014
- Digital Spy
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