Johnny Comes Out | EastEnders

Broadcast on BBC One in the UK on 3/1/2014.

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[rabt]

This is how every parent should react to their children coming out, with love, patience and understanding.

[jamesc]

Sadly, for many people, it doesn’t happen like this.

[RodneyDodson]

It’s sad because even when there’s no homophobia in the house, children who are gay get the message “it’s wrong” real fast. Because no one in the house is talking about it. The schools don’t talk about it. They hear homophobia from their peers. Period. Talk about it! We are finally having an open dialogue so all this pain and suffering that’s been going on for hundreds of years Regarding sexuality will finally fade out. There’s no room for this sort of fear and ignorance in the golden age ;)

[lucthin]

Hoping that in 10-20 years that being gay or bi is so normalized that people no longer need to come out. Where people wouldn't care at all.

[markgriffiths]

This really captures the crushing shame of admitting being gay really well. Something that never seems to change.

[thatguyluke]

This was the scene that made me realise I wasn't straight at 17.
I wish they'd bring this Johnny back, the other actor was good but Sam strike did the character great, plus he was cuter

[WeissTreufel]

That was some serious 'ugly crying'. Well done! An excellent performance.

[Zordboy]

This is so powerful. But it's also so beautiful. This is parenting done right.

[emmamason]

Beautifully portrayed by both actors and so heart felt. Well done to both writers and actors 😊😊☺

[jazcastle]

This is heartbreaking no one should be ashamed of being themselves, x

[mikefrewofficial]

This is how a real parent should be with having a gay child!! If people don’t respect gays that’s just wrong

[kizzybird]

"So you're the one we should've called Nancy..."

Oh Mick 😂

[nicoletaminculescu]

The most beautiful and sensitive and emotional coming out. Bravo to the dad!

[bernadettelamb]

Micks face in the thumbnail reads out oh boy. Lmao.

[calliestephen]

I’ve never seen this show in my life and have no idea who these characters are, but my heart just broke for that young man and I think his Father is an exceptional man for loving and supporting his son like this. He did everything right here. Well done to this show and these actors for such a powerful and important scene.

[LM_Author]

"I know that being gay isn't a choice. It's within you, it's who you are..." I love that line. I do not watch this show, or know about these characters, but that is such a beautiful line. Someone gets it. ❤

Phenomenal acting on this scene. Great job.

[latifahraleb]

I will never forget this moment! I'm already a fan of the Carters but here beautiful ❤

[andydang]

Mick is hot. That's all I'm gonna say

[jonnywarman]

Haven't watch Eastenders for years and years but have to say this was really well done. Fair play.

[marcelnoonan]

I just broke when Johnny started Crying. But his Mother was the one having trouble. Usually it’s the other way around.