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Heated Rivalry’s François Arnaud on his relationship status: “None of your f***ing business”

François Arnaud delivered the perfect clap back when asked about his relationship status. On the latest episode of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, the Heated Rivalry star opened up about his personal life, from preferring to be the big spoon because he “loves to touch,” to revealing his cat allergy and that he’s been in love three times in his life. With the aforementioned Crave series becoming a certified pop culture juggernaut, and rumours constantly swirling around the romantic lives of Arnaud, Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, Arnaud…

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Adults star Jack Innanen responds to Heated Rivalry fan cast: ‘Jacob Tiernay, I’m available for season 2’

WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS Jack Innanen has launched his bid for a role in the second season of Heated Rivalry. The TikTok star and actor, who garnered acclaim last year for his role in FX’s comedy series Adults, has been fan-cast in two major roles in Rachel Reid’s beloved MLM romance series, most notably Wyatt Hayes from The Long Game. “Folks, I have seen the stuff on Twitter. ‘Oh, Wyatt Hayes! Troy Barrett! Oh!’” Innanen said in an Instagram Story, before turning to creator, writer and producer of Heated Rivalry: “Jacob…

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NHL commissioner Gary Bettman weighs in on Heated Rivalry: “I binged it in one night”

WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO  The National Hockey League (NHL) commissioner has weighed in on the viral gay TV show Heated Rivalry. Since its two-episode premiere in November, the world has become absolutely enamoured with the gay hockey romance series. Created by Jacob Tierney and based on Rachel Reid’s hit book of the same name, Heated Rivalry follows two elite professional hockey players, Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie), as they navigate their public rivalry on the ice and passionate, secret love affair behind closed doors. “What begins…

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Heated Rivalry’s Hudson Williams leaves fans thirsting for more with sweaty workout video

WORDS BY DEMETRI WOODE Photos by Crave and Men’s Health Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams and his bulging muscles have resulted in feral responses from fans. On 14 January, the 24-year-old talent partnered with Men’s Health for their ‘Train like ‘series, where a celebrity – often a Hollywood hunk – takes fans through their unique workout routine. In the video, Williams said his go-to workout is a full-body routine, adding: “Depending on when or when I can’t get into the gym, I like to know I’ve hit everything. “It’s usually…

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Heated Rivalry’s François Arnaud says U.S. streamers didn’t want any kissing until episode 5

WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO François Arnaud has shared some major behind-the-scenes details about Heated Rivalry season one. Over the last few months, the gay hockey romance series – starring Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams – has captured the undivided attention of gays, girls, and theys worldwide. Created by Jacob Tierney, based on Rachel Reid’s hit novel of the same name, Heated Rivalry follows Shane Hollander (Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Storrie), two elite professional hockey players who maintain a fierce rivalry on the ice while harbouring a secret romantic relationship behind…

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Hockey player comes out after being inspired by Heated Rivalry

WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS Jesse Kortuem, a hockey player, has come out as gay, crediting the gargantuan success of Heated Rivalry with giving him the confidence to live openly. In a lengthy statement on his Facebook page, the athlete told followers that he isn’t the type of person to “share much, if anything publicly on social media,” before crediting Jacob Tierney’s universally acclaimed gay romance, starring Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams, with inspiring him to be open about his sexuality. “I realized it is finally time to share a journey I…

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Heated Rivalry star François Arnaud gets candid about publicly coming out as bisexual

WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO  François Arnaud has peeled back the curtain on his coming-out journey. On 14 January, SiriusXM shared a clip from the handsome actor’s upcoming interview with Andy Cohen, in which he discussed publicly coming out as bisexual in 2020. “I had just come to a point where I didn’t care about the reaction, and that’s why I did it,” he explained. “I was like, ‘This is just not worth it to me anymore.’ I feel like lying by omission, I guess, it tells the story of a shame that…

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Heated Rivalry: Connor Storrie teases season 2 could shoot this summer

WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS Connor Storrie has teased when the upcoming second season of Heated Rivalry will start shooting (!). During his appearance on The Today Show (14 January), the star behind Ilya Rozanov told Craig Melvin that showrunner Jacob Tiernay is “still writing” the highly-anticipated follow-up and “we’re gonna be filming soon.” “I don’t know when exactly,” Storrie added. When asked if that means “this summer,” he replied: “Yeah, I think about then.” Heated Rivalry, based on Rachel Reid’s novel of the same name from her MLM romance Game Changers…

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Hollanov nation, rise! Heated Rivalry author Rachel Reid unveils Unrivaled cover

WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS Hollanov nation, rise! Rachel Reid has officially unveiled the cover for Unrivaled, the upcoming seventh entry in her iconic Game Changers series. Spotted over the weekend by online sleuths on Barnes & Noble, the novel continues the story of Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov from Heated Rivalry and The Long Game. Reid officially announced Unrivaled on 12 January, sharing the cover, release date and early details about the hockey power couple’s next chapter. “I’m really excited to have the chance to continue their story with Unrivaled.…

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Unrivaled: Rachel Reid to release a new sequel to Heated Rivalry and The Long Game

A new chapter of Shane and Ilya’s swoon-worthy romance is officially on the way!  If you’re like us, chances are you have become obsessed with all things Heated Rivalry and the Game Changers book series, thanks to the critically acclaimed TV adaptation. The show, created by Jacob Tierney and based on Rachel Reid’s novel of the same name, 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 November…

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