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'Heated Rivalry' Special Episode Could Be Released but Here's Why It Might Not Happen

Fans are going crazy over reports that a special episode of 'Heated Rivalry' could be released ahead of Season 2.

International Business Times UK · Jan 26

The Heated Rivalry Boys Are Officially Olympic Torchbearers & Fans Are Frothing It

Hot stuff carrying some hot stuff.

Pedestrian.tv · Jan 26

Winter Olympics 2026: Heated Rivalry TV stars named as official torchbearers

The world has gone mad for HBO's sports romance series, and now the Winter Olympics are getting in on the action by choosing stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie as official torchbearers.

Euronews · Jan 23

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Hudson Williams & Connor Storrie Named Torchbearers For The 2026 Winter Olympics

“They brought the heat. Now they’re carrying the torch.”

Pedestrian.tv · Jan 22

Hudson Williams Trades 'Heated Rivalry' Skates for Supermodel-Approved New Balance Sneakers

This pair is Paris Fashion Week-approved.

Marie Claire · Jan 22

‘Heated Rivalry’ Stars Tapped as Torchbearers for 2026 Winter Olympics

The stars of the hit HBO Max show are taking their talents to Europe.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 22

Heated Rivalry star duo named torchbearers for 2026 Winter Olympics

The stars of the hit series Heated Rivalry will carry the Olympic flame ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games opening ceremony

The Guardian - US · Jan 22

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Is Hudson Williams Gay In Real Life? Heated Rivalry Star Reveals The Truth About His Private Life

Is Hudson Williams gay? The Heated Rivalry star breaks his silence on his private life, addressing 'fame' and the pressure of queer representation in Hollywood.

International Business Times UK · Jan 22

Heated Rivalry: How investment in Canadian content can pay off at home and abroad

In late December 2025, it seemed like everyone went to “the cottage.” This is a reference to the steamy Crave megahit Heated Rivalry. Even The Guggenheim Museum of New York and Ottawa Tourism has jumped on the Heated Rivalry bandwagon.

The Conversation · Jan 20

Are François Arnaud, Connor Storrie Dating? Heated Rivalry Star Reveals Shocking Death Threats Amid Romance Rumours

Heated Rivalry star François Arnaud breaks silence on the romance rumours with Connor Storrie.

International Business Times UK · Jan 20

Giorgio Armani launches new era with iridescent colors and a star-studded front row

Ricky Martin and Hudson Williams joined a star-studded front row Monday for Giorgio Armani's menswear runway collection

The Independent UK · Jan 19

Why can’t women enjoy Heated Rivalry without being treated with contempt?

The TV hit has cracked open a rich seam of misogyny: romance is written off as a weird thing that women like, and the audience is dismissed as ‘wine moms’, writes Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK · Jan 19

Tom Blyth, Hudson Williams' Viral 'Make Out' Video Explained: Why Fans Are Convinced Nightclub Footage Is Real

A viral video of two men making out in a Milan nightclub sparked claims it featured Tom Blyth and Hudson Williams. The internet embraced it despite overwhelming evidence proving it wasn't real.

International Business Times UK · Jan 19

'Heated Rivalry' Star Francois Arnaud Responds to Trolls Amid Dating Rumours With Co-Star Connor Storrie

Heated Rivalry lead François Arnaud speaks out against online trolls and 'shipper' harassment following dating rumours involving his co-star, Connor Storrie, during a New York tour.

International Business Times UK · Jan 18

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Pedestrian.tv · Jan 18

Heated Rivalry’s François Arnaud Copped Death Threats Over Connor Storrie Dating Rumours

François Arnaud has opened up about the online harassment and death threats he’s received amid rumours he’s dating his Heated Rivalry costar.

Cinemablend · Jan 17

6 Spicy Scenes From The Game Changers Books That Absolutely Need To Be In Heated Rivalry Season 2

It's about to get hot in here.

International Business Times UK · Jan 17

10 Photos of Francois Arnaud: Why The Heated Rivalry Star Faces Backlash Over Connor Storrie Rumours

François Arnaud faced abuse after being linked to co-star Connor Storrie, briefly unfollowed his castmates, and later returned with a social media rebuttal.

The Guardian - UK · Jan 17

‘Thank you for tweeting about our butts!’: seven things you need to know about Heated Rivalry’s sudden superstars

Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie have gone from waiting tables to ‘One Direction-level’ fame in a matter of months, upstaging A-listers at the Golden Globes last week. What’s next?

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Cinemablend · Jan 17

Men On The Red Carpet Get Less Love, But Can We Please Shout Out Glen Powell And Michael B. Jordan This Week

These guys were dressed to the nines!

International Business Times UK · Jan 16

'Heated Rivalry' Star Francois Arnaud Receives Fans Support Amid Connor Storrie Dating Rumours

Francois Arnaud unfollowed and then refollowed some of his 'Heated Rivalry' co-stars following the backlash he faced for hanging out with Connor Storrie.

Marie Claire · Jan 16

Hudson Williams Trades the Red Carpet for His Runway Debut at Dsquared2's Fall 2026 Milan Fashion Week Show

Connor Storrie, you're up next.

Marie Claire · Jan 16

Why Everyone Is Talking about Heated Rivalry Right Now (and the Books You Need to Read ASAP)

It's the queer sports romance taking over the internet

The Conversation · Jan 15

‘Heated Rivalry’ scores for queer visibility — but also exposes the limits of representation

Heated Rivalry, the Bell Media-produced Canadian gay hockey romance based on the novel by Rachel Reid, has taken the world by storm. The series stars Hudson Williams as Shane Hollander, a Japanese Canadian hockey player for the Montréal Metros, and Connor Storrie as Ilya Rozanov, a Russian hockey player for…

Evening Standard · Jan 15

Heated Rivalry: Gay sex in men's sport isn't the only taboo this hit show is breaking

We love watching hot men get it on — why are TV execs so shocked by this winning formula?

The Independent UK · Jan 15

Heated Rivalry inspires pro hockey player to come out as gay

Jesse Korteum, from Minnesota, said the show had ‘sparked’ something within him after years of hiding his sexuality from his teammates

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