27 August 2003, by Webmaster
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER star JAMES MARSTERS has defended the on-screen lesbian kiss that nearly forced the show’s creator to quit.
JOSS WHEDON almost left the show he created when producers wanted to cut a kiss between two of the female characters.
But Marsters - who plays SPIKE - believes the controversial kiss was essential.
He says, "It wasn’t about being gay; it was just about being in love. It was beautiful."
Marsters insists he is proud of the show for its decision to eventually (...)