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Well, darlings, our beloved Tia Kofi has done it again! The Drag Race UK superstar just dropped her latest single, “The First Time,” and it’s as dreamy as the title suggests.
If you’ve been swooning over Heartstopper since it first graced our screens, then buckle up, because Tia’s new track is about to become your latest obsession.
This isn’t just any single; “The First Time” is the official theme for the upcoming Heartstopper: The Official Netflix Podcast, and it’s giving us all the feels.
With lyrics like “I don’t wanna hide. Made myself afraid to be alone. With you, you there by my side, I know I can find my way back home,” Tia channels the intense emotions of falling in love—something every queer person can relate to, especially in those first heart-stopping moments.
If you remember, Tia Kofi made history earlier this year as Drag Race UK’s first POC champion when she stole the show on UK vs the World.
Her victory was a triumph that had all of us gagging, and it seems Tia’s momentum is only picking up speed.
Now, she’s stepping into an entirely new spotlight as the host of the Heartstopper podcast, which launches on September 2.
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When Tia chatted with our friends over at GAY TIMES, she couldn’t hide her excitement about this latest venture.
“I’ve been a massive fan of Heartstopper ever since it debuted on Netflix, so I am blown away that I’m now the host of the Heartstopper Official Podcast! Not only that, but I also get my ‘write the theme tune, sing the theme tune’ moment, as well,” Tia shared, barely able to contain her glee.
And honestly, who could blame her?
As for the podcast itself, it’s bound to be a treasure trove of behind-the-scenes gossip and exclusive interviews.
Tia will be sitting down with all your faves, from Joe Locke and Kit Connor to Yasmin Finney and Corinna Brown.
She teased that it’s going to be packed with “scoop on all things season three, behind-the-scenes gossip, and some camp fun.”
And let’s not forget about the third season of Heartstopper itself, which drops on Netflix on October 3.
We’ll see Charlie (Joe Locke) muster the courage to tell Nick (Kit Connor) that he loves him—something that every fan has been eagerly waiting for.
But, as always, it won’t be all sunshine and rainbows; our gang will face some tough challenges as they navigate their relationships and the pressures of the school year.
So, if you’re as obsessed with Heartstopper as we are, this podcast—and Tia’s new single—are going to be your go-to companions as we countdown to the season three premiere.
Whether you’re tuning in to hear Tia spill the tea with the cast or just getting lost in the synthpop magic of “The First Time,” this is the queer content we need right now.
Get ready, loves, because Tia Kofi is here to remind us all what it feels like to fall in love for the first time—again and again.