"Heated Rivalry, an adaption of Rachel Reid's Game Changers novel series, follows two rising stars in the ice hockey world - closeted Canadian prodigy Shane (Williams) and bisexual Russian star (Storrie) - who begin an illicit, closeted romance. Following the show airing, the pair quickly became the internet's boyfriends, thanks to their steamy scenes."
"Fans reacted joyfully to the news that Williams and Storrie would be part of the Olympic Torch Relay. One simply said: "God I love this for them." Another added "our bbys back together" with two sobbing emojis. A third called it an "insane honor." Late last year, in welcome news for fans, the show was renewed for a second run by Crave and HBO Max. The second series will be inspired by Reid's book The Long Game and will introduce a new couple."
Heated Rivalry stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie have been selected as torch bearers for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Torch Relay, which concludes on 6 February in Milan. Their participation was confirmed in a release that described the series as very successful in the countries where it has been broadcast. Heated Rivalry adapts Rachel Reid's Game Changers novels and follows closeted Canadian prodigy Shane and bisexual Russian star Ilya who begin a secret romance. Fans reacted joyfully online to the torch relay news. The show was renewed for a second season inspired by The Long Game and overlapping Role Model, introducing a new couple.
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