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Heated Rivalry creator and stars dissect the intimate moments in the season 1 finale

WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO Heated Rivalry creator Jacob Tierney and the show’s stars, Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams, have broken down the critically acclaimed finale. 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…

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Heated Rivalry’s Connor Storrie looks hotter than ever in sultry new shoot

WORDS BY DEMETRI WOODE Connor Storrie has blessed fans (including us) with even more thirst-quenching content. For his recent spread in Cultured Magazine, photographed by Christian Coppola, the 25-year-old talent showcased his impressive physique and dashing good looks in an array of beachy high-fashion shots. In one photo, Storrie is sitting on a white beach chair, wearing an unbuttoned blue shirt, white trousers, and a creamy cardigan, all by Bottega Veneta. Another shot of the Joker: Folie à Deux star features him dressed in a pair of Prada red shorts…

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‘I am unwell!’: Heated Rivalry’s heartwarming finale leaves fans emotionally wrecked

WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO The Heated Rivalry season finale has left fans (including us) inconsolable. 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 kicks off after the exciting events of episode five, in which Scott (François Arnaud) comes out to the world by kissing Kip at the MLH Cup, and Ilya agrees to go on Shane’s romantic getaway. Before diving into Shane and Ilya’s cottage adventure,…

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NHL breaks silence on Heated Rivalry’s viral success: “See you all at the rink”

WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO The National Hockey League (NHL) has addressed the viral success of Heated Rivalry. Over the last few weeks, the gay hockey romance series starring Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams has dominated the pop culture sphere with an iron fist. Based on Rachel Reid’s hit novel, Heated Rivalry follows Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, two elite professional hockey players who embark on a passionate, secret romance while maintaining a fierce rivalry on the ice. “What begins as a secret fling between confused teenagers at 17 evolves into…

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Heated Rivalry: Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams signed on for season 3

WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO The fate of Heated Rivalry beyond season two has seemingly been confirmed. On 23 December, GQ released their in-depth, now-iconic interview and photo shoot with the show’s handsome lead stars, Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams  Throughout the piece, the two emerging talents dished about all things Heated Rivalry, their acting beginnings and becoming the internet’s new viral obsession. “We’re definitely objectified. I signed up knowing that would be part of it. I really did not think my butt would be such a topic of conversation. I thought it…

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Fans go feral for Heated Rivalry’s Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams’ intimate photo spread

WORDS BY DEMETRI WOODE GQ Photo by Callum Walker Hutchinson Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams are refusing to let fans breathe with their new shoot, which is possibly his hottest to date. In a revealing new spread for GQ Hype, photographed by Callum Walker Hutchinson, the Heated Rivalry stars tapped back into their Shane and Ilya alter egos to deliver hot and sweaty sports realness. In one snapshot, the two hunky talents take a break from the bench press to flex their bulging biceps, six-pack abs and well-defined chests. Another…

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Heated Rivalry: François Arnaud teases “big moment” for Scott and Kip in season finale

WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO François Arnaud has dished about Scott and Kip’s epic reconciliation and the highly anticipated Heated Rivalry finale. Last week, fans (including us) were treated to the penultimate episode of the universally acclaimed gay hockey romance drama. Picking up after episode four’s intense conclusion, the latest entry – titled ‘I’ll Believe in Anything’ – follows Shane and Ilya as they continue to navigate the intricacies of their electric romance and respective sexualities. In addition to Shane and Ilya, the episode revisited Scott and Kip’s whirlwind romance with…

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Heated Rivalry creator says network execs attempted to axe season 1’s sex scenes

WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO Jacob Tierney has discussed the initial pushback he faced for including sex scenes in Heated Rivalry season one. Since November, the gay hockey romance series – which stars Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams – 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…

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Heated Rivalry creator on whether season 2 will be longer: “I don’t know if you’re going to get that”

WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS Jacob Tiernay has revealed (kinda) whether the upcoming second season of Heated Rivalry will have more episodes than its predecessor. In an interview with Gold Derby, the creator, writer and director reflected on the viral success of the gay hockey romance, which stars Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams as rival hockey captains who embark on a passionate, secret romance. As per the official synopsis: “What begins as a secret fling between confused teenagers at 17 evolves into a years-long journey of love, denial and self-discovery. Over the…

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The wait is finally over! Heated Rivalry lands UK home and air date

WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS Breaking gay hockey smut-related news incoming: Heated Rivalry is finally coming to the UK! The series, created by Jacob Tiernay and based on Rachel Reid’s beloved MLM romance series, will premiere in the UK and Ireland on Sky and NOW TV from 10 January 2026. As per Deadline: “A deal in the UK had been expected for some time, with multiple buyers understood to have made offers. Comcast-backed Sky has now won out on the show, which is based on Rachel Reid’s ‘Game Changers’ book series, following…

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