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Heated Rivalry’s Hudson Williams says closeted pro-athletes have reached out to him

WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO Hudson Williams has opened up about the positive impact Heated Rivalry has had on real-life athletes. On 7 January, Sirius XM shared a clip from the rising star’s upcoming interview with Andy Cohen, in which he reflected on the response he’s received from closeted professional athletes.    “It’s definitely the people who reach out somewhat anonymously, who are like ‘I’m a professional player still, and I’m still in the closet,” Williams revealed. When Cohen asked whether he’d heard from closeted hockey players specifically, the handsome actor…

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25 of the best “this was my Heated Rivalry” memes

Heated Rivalry has produced another viral moment, and it’s our favourite one yet. Over the last month, pop culture enthusiasts worldwide have been engrossed in the passionate and NSFW gay hockey romance series. Created by Jacob Tierney and based on Rachel Reid’s book of the same name, the gay hockey romance series follows Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie), two elite professional hockey players who embark on a passionate, secret romance while maintaining a fierce rivalry on the ice. Since its two-episode premiere, Heated Rivalry has dominated every…

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Quinn apologises to trans community, donates to charity after Heated Rivalry interview edit

WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS Quinn, the audio erotica app that has been making waves with Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams’ romantasy series, has issued an apology after editing out a comment about trans women from a recent interview. The Heated Rivalry icons recently collaborated with Quinn for the erotic three-part series Ember & Ice, which follows Dante and Finn, two fae princes from feuding courts who are “bound together by a years-long forbidden affair”. In an accompanying interview, the duo offered their thoughts on why MLM romance stories resonate so deeply…

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Miley Cyrus wants to make music for Heated Rivalry season 2: “I’m so in – book me!”

WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS Miley Cyrus is “so in” to create music for the upcoming second season of Heated Rivalry. Speaking with Variety reporter Marc Malkin at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, the pop icon addressed the buzz surrounding the Crave/HBO Max series, which concluded its first season on December 26. “I have not watched yet, but this is on my to-do list now. [Heated Rivalry is] all I’ve heard about, of how much I’m going to be obsessed,” she said. “This is, like, every conversation I’ve had today…

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Heated Rivalry: Here’s what author Rachel Reid said about a potential musical adaptation

WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO Rachel Reid has opened up about the potential for Heated Rivalry to head to the musical stage. If you’ve somehow avoided the internet, TV, magazines, radio, or any form of pop culture entertainment, then chances are you’ve heard of (or become obsessed with) the gay hockey romance series. Created by Jacob Tierney and based on Reid’s book of the same name, Heated Rivalry follows Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie), two elite professional hockey players who embark on a passionate, secret romance while…

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Heated Rivalry’s Hudson Williams stars in passionate gay short film

WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS A powerful short film starring Heated Rivalry’s Hudson Williams has been released. Titled Hold Your Back, the film follows two men “going through a violent yet passionate breakup,” with Williams starring opposite Vancouver-based actor and filmmaker Zack Fonzovs, who also served as director, writer, and editor. Williams additionally produced the project. On social media, Fonzovs revealed that the five-minute film was made in 2024 for the Shits N Giggles Film Festival “and ever since then it’s just been living on my hard drive.” “Art should not be…

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Heated Rivalry: Here’s why the hit gay drama won’t be eligible to compete at the Emmys

WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO Heated Rivalry won’t be eligible to compete at the Emmys due to a production-related technicality. Since November, the gay hockey romance series has captured the undivided attention of the gays, girls and theys worldwide. Based on Rachel Reid’s hit novel, Heated Rivalry follows Shane Hollander (Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Storrie), two elite professional hockey players who have a fierce rivalry on the ice but harbour a secret romantic relationship behind closed doors. The official synopsis reads: “What begins as a secret fling between confused teenagers at…

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‘The spice is next level’: Quinn CEO teases Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams’ new erotic romance

WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO Quinn Quinn has shared new information about Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams’ upcoming erotic romance. This past weekend, it was announced that the two handsome talents would be partnering with the audio-erotica app for a new romance titled Ember & Ice. “Cottage after party at our place?” the company wrote in their announcement post on Instagram. The post also included shots of a blurred Storrie and Williams playfully shoving each other on a set behind a clapperboard. At the time of the announcement, Quinn refrained from…

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Heated Rivalry creator Jacob Tierney shares major update on season 2

WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO Heated Rivalry creator Jacob Tierney has shared a hopeful update about season two’s premiere window. After five weeks of yearning, passionate trysts, and heartbreaking moments, we were finally treated to the last episode of the gay hockey romance drama on 26 December. Titled ‘The Cottage,’ the episode follows Shane (Hudson Williams) and Ilya (Connor Storrie) as they travel to the former’s cottage for some much-needed R&R. As you can imagine, the episode featured an array of romantic and emotional moments between our favourite fictional hockey players,…

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Heated Rivalry’s Christina Chang shares heartfelt advice for parents with LGBTQ+ children

WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO Christina Chang has shared an inspirational message for parents of LGBTQIA+ children. On 26 December, Heated Rivalry fans were finally treated to the highly anticipated season one finale. Titled ‘The Cottage,’ the episode follows Shane (Hudson Williams) and Ilya (Connor Storrie) as they travel to the former’s cottage for an intimate holiday away from the spotlight. As you can imagine, the episode featured an array of heartwarming and emotional moments, including Ilya opening up about his late mother’s tragic suicide and the two lovebirds finally admitting…

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