Although 'Heated Rivalry' has quickly become an international hit with a Season 2 renewal, not everyone is a fan of the steamy gay hockey romance.

Heated Rivalry' star Connor Storrie talks about his shirtless audition, unscripted kissing with Hudson Williams and the show's Season 2 renewal.

“I Love LA” star Jordan Firstman is taking shots at “Heated Rivalry” for its portrayal of gay sex scenes. While the HBO Max-acquired series, which follows two closeted hockey pros hiding a passionate romance, has been winning over viewers and critics, Firstman isn’t a fan.

Heated Rivalry is not shy about tension, feelings, or the awkward firsts, and Connor Storrie knows that better than anyone.

After Jordan Firstman criticized the hit hockey romance, saying it offered few moments "that actually show gay sex," Hudson Williams and François Arnaud had very different reactions.

Jim Carrey recently joined Vulture for an oral history to mark the 25th anniversary of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” Ron Howard’s 2000 film adaptation of Dr. Seuss’s 1957 children’s book. The movie was a giant box office hit, earning $346 million worldwide and becoming the highest-grossing film of 2000 domestically, but it was also a …

There's some tension between the HBO Original series I Love LA and the HBO Max-acquired series Heated Rivalry.

Heated Rivalry Season 1 Episode 5, titled I’ll Believe in Anything , is scheduled to premiere on Friday, December 19, 2025 exclusively on HBO Max. Each new installment becomes available at 12 a.m. PT / 3 a.m. ET on its Friday premiere date.