Closeted Athletes Reach Out to Star After Heated Rivalry UK Premiere

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Actor Hudson Williams revealed he received messages from anonymous closeted professional athletes following the expansion of "Heated Rivalry" to the UK market.The television adaptation of Rachel Reid's novel follows the illicit romance between hockey players played by Williams and Connor Storrie, earning a second-season renewal.While the series draws praise for its portrayal of LGBT relationships, it has gained unexpected popularity in Russia despite restrictive laws and the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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