Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Heated Rivalry Stars Named 2026 Olympics Torchbearers
Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, who starred in the popular show Heated Rivalry, have been chosen to carry the Olympic torch for the 2026 Winter Games in Milano Cortina.
The show is about two rival hockey players who fall in love.
It's available on HBO Max in the U.S. and Crave in Canada.
The actors have been in the news lately for their fashion and talk show appearances.
The show has been renewed for a second season, and the author of the books it's based on is writing a new book about the characters.
Actors Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie named torchbearers for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina.
The announcement was made by HBO Max on Thursday.
Williams and Storrie starred in the queer hockey drama Heated Rivalry, which premiered last November.
The show has been renewed for a second season and will continue to stream on HBO Max.
Author Rachel Reid is writing a new book, Unrivalled, continuing the story of the characters from Heated Rivalry.
- Who
- Actors Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie
- What
- Named torchbearers for the 2026 Winter Olympics
- When
- Announced on Thursday
- Where
- Milano Cortina 2026
- Why
- For their roles in the popular show Heated Rivalry
- Actors
- Hudson Williams, Connor Storrie
- Show
- Heated Rivalry
- Platform
- HBO Max, Crave
- Event
- Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026
- Announcement Date
- Thursday
- Show Renewal
- Second season confirmed
- Author's New Book
- Unrivalled