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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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Severance’s Tramell Tillman shares message for LGBTQIA+ community: “We will survive because we always do”

WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS Tramell Tillman has shared an impassioned message for the LGBTQIA+ community. At the Golden Globes luncheon for first-time nominees on Wednesday, the Severance star addressed the recent surge of attacks targeting queer people, telling Variety: “We’re being silenced and pushed apart.” “We need more voices, we need more stories, we need more appearances, more presence across the board and not just in this country but around the world. I’m glad to be a part of that movement and do whatever I can to support our community and…

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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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Drag Race icon Tia Kofi conquers BBC series, donates £5K to LGBTQIA+ charity!

WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS Tia Kofi has won the BBC’s The Festive Finish Line in what has been described as “one of the greatest comebacks” in the show’s history. The episode, which aired on 16 December, saw the RuPaul’s Drag Race UK icon compete against Tim Vine, Cheryl Baker, Kéllé Bryan and Will Best, as the celebrities raced on moving treadmills for a chance to win £5,000 for their chosen charity. The final came down to Kofi and Best, with the former narrowly defeating the Big Brother host in what he…

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Miles Heizer breaks silence on Boots cancellation: “I’m pretty disappointed”

WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS Miles Heizer has shared a lengthy statement following Netflix’s highly controversial decision to cancel Boots. On 16 December, Deadline reported that the streamer would not be moving forward with a second season of the gay military drama, which was inspired by former U.S. Marine Greg Cope White’s memoir The Pink Marine. The news was met with widespread backlash, particularly as the series was a bona fide success: it debuted with 9.4 million views in its first week — a figure that doubled in its second week after…

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Hudson Williams posts selfie with Jordan Firstman amid Heated Rivalry controversy

WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS Hudson Williams and Jordan Firstman have seemingly ended their so-called ‘beef’. On 16 December, the Heated Rivalry star posted an Instagram selfie of the pair smoking together, complete with a red heart emoji over the I Love LA alum’s head. Firstman later reposted the image with heart emojis of his own, implying that their feud is now firmly in the past. The moment appears to mark the end of a brief but viral online spat, which began last week after Firstman criticised the sex scenes in Heated…

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Heated Rivalry star Connor Storrie on sexuality speculation: “I’m gonna keep that to myself”

WORDS BY DEMETRI WOODE Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams have addressed ongoing speculation about their sexualities following the gargantuan success of their series Heated Rivalry. The Canadian sports romance, created by Jacob Tiernay, has received widespread critical acclaim over the past four weeks — particularly for its faithful adaptation of Rachel Reid’s novel (including the steamy scenes) and Storrie and Williams’ undeniable on-screen chemistry. However, it has inevitably sparked persistent speculation about whether the stars identify as members of the LGBTQIA+ community. In a recent interview with Deadline, which highlighted this…

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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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Euphoria: HBO shares first look photos and new footage from season 3

WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO HBO has shared a major update on Euphoria season three. Over the last few years, fans have waited with bated breath for new episodes of the gritty HBO teen drama. While Euphoria was renewed midway through season two, which aired in February 2022 – cancellation rumours plagued the show due to its lengthy hiatus and the growing profiles of its young stars. Thankfully, season three finally entered production in February, with the majority of the cast reprising their critically acclaimed roles. Since that fateful day, fans…

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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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