Maandag 11 mei 2026 — Editie #11

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Ryan Guzman explains how he portrays the 'Buddie' relationship in season 9

Actor Ryan Guzman has discussed how he plays his character Eddie alongside bisexual best friend Buck in season 9 of 9-1-1. Fans have hoped for romance between these two characters since season 2.

RainbowNews EditorialMay 11, 2026 — International3 min read
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The TV show 9-1-1 is extremely popular right now. Many fans love the friendship between Eddie Diaz and Buck. Actor Ryan Guzman plays Eddie Diaz on the show. He has now discussed how he plays this role in season 9.

Buck is played by actor Oliver Stark. Buck is bisexual. This is an important part of his character. Fans have known about Buck's bisexuality for several seasons now. Many viewers are pleased to see a bisexual character on a popular TV show.

Fans have wanted Eddie and Buck together since season 2. 'Shipping' means fans desire two characters to be in a romantic relationship. The name for this couple is 'Buddie'. This comes from combining 'Buck' and 'Eddie'.

Ryan Guzman says he thinks carefully about how Eddie feels around Buck. Eddie knows that Buck is bisexual. Guzman portrays Eddie in a way that shows deep care and connection. He wants to show their bond is very strong and special.

Recent seasons have made fans more excited about possible romance. The writers of 9-1-1 have added more emotional moments between the two characters. These moments have given fans hope that Eddie and Buck could become more than friends.

Representation matters greatly in popular TV shows. Having a bisexual main character like Buck is important for the LGBTQ+ community. Many bisexual viewers feel seen when they watch Buck's story. It shows bisexual people can be heroes and have meaningful relationships.

Ryan Guzman says he respects the 'Buddie' fanbase very much. He understands why people care deeply about these two characters. He wants to do justice to their relationship on screen.

Season 9 of 9-1-1 is still airing now. Fans are watching closely to see what happens next between Eddie and Buck. Many people hope the show will take their relationship in a romantic direction. The conversation around 'Buddie' shows how much LGBTQ+ storylines matter to modern TV audiences.

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