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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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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 stars share the heartfelt message they would give to Shane and Ilya

WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO  Grab your tissues! Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams’ latest interview is guaranteed to make you emotional. Over the last few weeks, the two handsome talents have been hard at work promoting their universally acclaimed TV series, Heated Rivalry. Based on Rachel Reid’s hit novel, the gay hockey romance follows Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, two elite professional hockey players who have a fierce rivalry on the ice but harbour a secret romantic relationship behind closed doors. While Williams and Storrie’s previous interviews have remained relatively light-hearted,…

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Heated Rivalry returning for a “hotter, wetter and longer” season 2

WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO Shane and Illya fans rejoice! Heated Rivalry is coming back for a new season. Back in November, TV viewers were finally treated to the highly anticipated gay hockey romance TV series, created by Jacob Tierney. Based on Rachel Reid’s hit novel, Heated Rivalry follows Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, 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 17…

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Heated Rivalry’s François Arnaud says he spent “two days” shooting sex scenes for the show

WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO François Arnaud has dished about his NSFW scenes in Heated Rivalry. After a gruelling week of waiting, fans were finally able to sink their teeth into the third episode of the hit gay hockey romance series. Based on Rachel Reid’s hit novel, Heated Rivalry follows Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, two elite professional hockey players who have a fierce rivalry on the ice but harbour a secret romantic relationship behind closed doors. However, instead of focusing on Shane and Ilya’s sorrid love affair, this week’s episode followed another…

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Heated Rivalry stars reveal they had “no boundaries” while filming viral sex scenes

Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie have dished about bringing their Heated Rivalry sex scenes to life. On 28 November, LGBTQIA+ TV enthusiasts were finally treated to the first two episodes of the gay romance hockey series. Based on Rachel Reid’s hit novel, Heated Rivalry follows Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, 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 17 evolves into a…

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Heated Rivalry’s Connor Storrie breaks silence on viral nude scene

WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO  Connor Storrie has shared his honest reaction to his viral nude scenes in Heated Rivalry. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve likely witnessed the acclaimed series’ meteoric rise to fame on social media. Over the last few weeks, Heated Rivalry has captured the attention of LGBTQIA+ TV enthusiasts worldwide – thanks to the show’s steamy trailer, sneak peeks and posters.  Following its highly anticipated premiere on 28 November, the show’s popularity rose to new heights, with many lauding the writing, direction and absolutely electric…

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Heated Rivalry boss shuts down speculation about Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams’ sexuality

WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO Heated Rivalry showrunner has shut down speculation regarding Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams’ sexuality. On 28 November, the first two episodes of the gay hockey romance series finally premiered on Crave (Canada), HBO Max ( US and Australia) and Sky (New Zealand). Since its release, Heated Rivarly has been an absolute smash hit with the gays, girls, and they’s on social media, with many fans lauding the show’s salacious sex scenes and heartstopping chemistry between Storrie and Williams. However, like many LGBTQIA+ shows before it, some…

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Heated Rivalry: Fans are having a thirst meltdown over the gay romance’s spicy sex scenes

WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO Grab your water and fans! Heated Rivalry’s sex scenes are causing a thirst epidemic on social media (rightfully so!). *Warning* major spoilers and NSFW content ahead! On 28 November, LGBTQIA+ TV enthusiasts were finally treated to the first two episodes of the gay romance hockey series. Based on Rachel Reid’s hit novel, Heated Rivalry follows Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, two elite professional hockey players and captains of their respective teams whose careers have been defined by their fierce on-ice rivalry. Behind the scenes, however, the pair have…

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Heated Rivalry: Sexual tension builds between Shane and Ilya in this steamy sneak peek

WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO Drop everything! A sneak peek from the upcoming gay hockey romance Heated Rivalry has arrived, and it’s full of romantic tension. At the start of the two-minute clip, hockey stars Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie) are sitting on the gym floor, seemingly recovering from a sweaty workout. “What a f**king day, huh?” Ilya exhales, with Shane adding: “Yeah, totally.” When Ilya asks Shane if it was “everything he dreamed of,” the latter cheekily replies: “Almost” As their conversation progresses, the pair’s romantic and…

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