sports
January 26, 2026
‘Heated Rivalry’ stars named as Winter Olympics torchbearers
Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams, who star as hockey players entangled in a secret romance in the HBO Max smash “Heated Rivalry,” have been named as official torchbearers for the upcoming Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.
TL;DR
- Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams, stars of "Heated Rivalry," will be Olympic torchbearers.
- The Winter Olympics will take place in Milan-Cortina.
- "Heated Rivalry" depicts a secret romance between two hockey players.
- The show has become a cultural phenomenon since its November 28 debut.
- The actors have experienced a rapid rise to stardom, with significant fan attention.
- The show is an adaptation of Rachel Reid's "Game Changers" books.
- "Heated Rivalry" explores the complexities of a closeted gay relationship in professional sports.