Welcome to The Queerty Interview, where we bring you conversations with the most exciting LGBTQ+ voices in entertainment, activism, and beyond.

In this episode, Entertainment Editor Cameron Scheetz sits down with Connor Story and Hudson Williams, the breakout stars of the gay hockey romance series everyone is talking about: Heated Rivalry. Quick heads-up... this conversation includes spoilers for Episode 4, “Rose,” so be sure you’ve watched before diving in.

Based on the hit novel by Rachel Reid, Heated Rivalry has taken over the LGBTQ+ internet since premiering on HBO Max and Crave in Canada. The buzz comes in large part from the electric chemistry and fully committed performances from Connor and Hudson, who became overnight sensations, at least in every gay household we know.

After Episode 3 detoured to explore Scott Hunter and his smoothie-barista beau Kip Grady, Episode 4 returns to the fiery, complicated romance of Ilya Rozanov and Shane Hollander, and it’s a doozy. In this interview, Connor and Hudson help unpack the emotional rollercoaster of their characters’ time together in Boston (tuna melts included) and share the hilarious story behind the perfect club-scene song choice.

They also reveal what they really think of Scott and Kip’s whirlwind affair.

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