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Heated Rivalry executives reveal plans for bonus episode before series two release
"It’s the kind of noise that I have to drown out to make the next two seasons," says Jacob Tierney
Connor Storrie
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Gus Kenworthy reflects on secret hookups after watching Heated Rivalry: ‘The parallels are kind of insane’
"I honestly thought, ‘All these thirsty gays! Y’all are just horny,’” said Kenworthy
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Heated Rivalry stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie to light up the Winter Olympics as torchbearers
Heated Rivalry has been announced to broadcast in Italy on HBO Max from February 2026
News Sport
Bisexual hockey player conflicted over Heated Rivalry, saying it brought up past traumas and glossed over harsh reality
“I hate this show for the personal trauma I have relived through every second of watching it," says Zach Sullivan
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Heated Rivalry’s François Arnaud defended by fans after unfollowing co-stars and creator on Instagram
Arnaud unfollowed Hudson Williams, Robbie Graham-Kuntz and Connor Storrie on the platform, as well as creator Jacob Tierney
Culture Film & TV
Hudson Williams shares workout routine and glute-building plans for Heated Rivalry
Williams aim is to get “bigger, juicier, thicker,” praising his co-star Connor Storrie's physique
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The real life Heated Rivalry: two college baseball stars go from sporting rivals to off-pitch lovers
"I was definitely worried about it, but Aiden made the conversation really easy," said Cole Philpott
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Heated Rivalry sees sex scenes leak onto porn sites
Extracts currently available online include episode one’s post-game hook-up and episode two’s hotel room encounter
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Heated Rivalry fans notice UK episodes are shorter than original Canadian version – here’s why
"What happened to ‘no edits, no cuts’?” one fan wrote to X
Culture Literature
New Heated Rivalry book to be released September 2026, titled Unrivaled
"Now they might be facing their biggest challenge yet," reads the book synopsis
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Attitude editor-in-chief: ‘Heated Rivalry is more than sex – it is the gay love story mainstream TV has been missing’
Opinion: "I truly hope Heated Rivalry is more than just a fad, but it sparks a desire to change how gay – and broader queer – love is depicted on screen"
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Heated Rivalry’s Hudson Williams reveals closeted sporting stars are sliding into his DMs with praise
"Sometimes they’re just reaching out privately," reveals Williams
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Heated Rivalry season 2 will introduce new gay couple, author Rachel Reid confirms
“I think it’s going to be mostly The Long Game… but there’s another book," said Reid
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Quinn issues apology and $25k donation after editing trans mention from Heated Rivalry stars’s interview
The audio erotica platform admitted altering an interview clip featuring Heated Rivalry actors Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams
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Ember & Ice first-look: Heated Rivalry’s Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams star in trailer for erotic new romance
Fans of the Canadian hockey romance won’t have to wait for season two to get their fix
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Why Heated Rivalry will not be eligible for the Emmy Awards
The Academy has not yet published its 2025-26 rules, but changes to this requirement are considered unlikely
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Heated Rivalry’s Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie to reunite for project with audio erotica platform
Audio erotica platform Quinn posted an image showing a production clapperboard titled, “Ember & Ice"
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Heated Rivalry set for THIRD season with Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie reprising their roles
This comes days after it was announced that the gay hockey romance series would return for a second season
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Jacob Tierney gives update on Heated Rivalry season 2 release date
"We’re getting back to work," says the series creator
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Heated Rivalry creator says network executives tried to cut gay sex scenes from first season
Creator and writer-director Jacob Tierney said that some bosses were uncomfortable with the volume of gay sex depicted