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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
Rachel Reid
Culture Film & TV
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
Culture Film & TV
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
Culture Film & TV
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
Culture Film & TV
Heated Rivalry may be turned into a musical, says author Rachel Reid
"It feels like we could do literally anything,” says Reid
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
Culture Film & TV
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
Culture Film & TV
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
Culture Film & TV
What fans can expect from season 2 of Heated Rivalry: ‘Hotter, wetter and longer’
“Season two. Heated Rivalry. Confirmed,” Connor Storrie announced
Culture Film & TV
Heated Rivalry episode four sneak peek is sending fans wild as next bedroom scene revealed
Episode three focused on the romance between François Arnaud and Robbie G.K’s characters, leaving fans longing for Shane Hollander's and Ilya Rozanov's return
Culture Film & TV
Is Heated Rivalry based on a true gay love story? Author Rachel Reid clarifies
The series, created by showrunner Jacob Tierney, is adapted from Reid’s novel of the same name