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Heated Rivalry creator Jacob Tierney confirms intimacy rehearsals for season 2 are underway
Tierney previously revealed that both actors were willing to film full-frontal nude scenes for the first season, but he decided against it
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Jacob Tierney says Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie offered to go full-frontal in Heated Rivalry
“I was like, ‘I’m not showing your d***k,’” he said
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Heated Rivalry creator Jacob Tierney on the stories behind his new book of annotated scripts (EXCLUSIVE)
I’ll Believe in Anything: The Making of Heated Rivalry Season 1, The Annotated Scripts is published on 13 October 2026 by Trapeze
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Heated Rivalry producers launch real-life Irina Foundation for LGBTQ+ communities
In Heated Rivalry, Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov start the foundation together – now, it has jumped off the page and into the real world
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Jill Biden makes five-figure bid for Heated Rivalry season 2 cameo and cast dinner – but misses out
"Guess I won’t be heading to the cottage after all," said Biden
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Heated Rivalry’s Jacob Tierney is supported by fans as HIV disclosure resurfaces
“I acquired HIV when I was 34, and it was really, really bad,” said Tierney
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Heated Rivalry creator Jacob Tierney says season 2 won’t cover all of The Long Game’s storyline
In light of Tierney's comments, a third season is becoming increasingly likely, as both lead actors have reportedly signed a three-season deal
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Jack Innanen reveals he’s ‘had some conversations’ with Heated Rivalry team for season 2
“I’d be the perfect [fit] because I am down for anything – and I played hockey!” he said
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Heated Rivalry star Kaden Connors on life before Sasha, filming with Connor Storrie and his religious upbringing (EXCLUSIVE)
In this exclusive interview with Attitude, Connors talks about intimate scenes with his Heated Rivalry co-star Connor Storrie, a religious upbringing that somehow continues to influence his work today, and his hopes to return as Sasha in series 2 of Jacob Tierney's gay hockey show
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Heated Rivalry star Kaden Connors breaks his silence on Sasha’s return in season 2 (EXCLUSIVE)
"Even in season one, technically he wasn't even in the Heated Rivalry book," said Connors
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Heated Rivalry season 2 announces UK streaming home ahead of 2027 release
Heated Rivalry series 1 aired on Sky and NOW in the UK earlier this year
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Matt Kenny recalls the moment a young hockey fan recognised him for his LGBTQ+ visibility
"He told her that I was his hero" – said Kenny
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Heated Rivalry creator Jacob Tierney’s next project revealed as Alexander the Great Netflix drama
Alongside his newly announced Alexander series, Tierney is preparing to begin filming season 2 of Heated Rivalry
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Heated Rivalry creator Jacob Tierney reveals target release window for season two
Tierney shared the update during an appearance on CBS Mornings alongside executive producer Brendan Brady
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Heated Rivalry inspired reality spin-off has five closeted athletes ready to come out, says creator Joel Relampagos (EXCLUSIVE)
Relampagos is casting hockey players from across the globe to live together and form a team to compete in the national championships, all while navigating their sexualities
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Heated Rivalry creator Jacob Tierney on gay storytelling, DMs from closeted athletes and critics calling the series unrealistic (EXCLUSIVE)
Tierney reflects on the impact Heated Rivalry has had on athletes, both positive and negative, as he remains deeply grateful for its reach
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Irish radio listener goes viral after sharing real-life Heated Rivalry love story with Gaelic football rival
"I still have difficulty 30 years later. He could find me again. I’m confident of that. I don’t know if it will ever happen, but hope springs eternal," said the writer
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Heated Rivalry season 2 to show Shane Hollander coming out to hockey teammates
“Spoiler for season 2: I’m going to have to do Shane coming out to his team," said creator Jacob Tierney
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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
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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