The stars of the hit series ‘Heated Rivalry’ are taking their talents from the small screen to the global stage. Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie have been tapped as official torchbearers for the Olympic Torch Relay ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.

The announcement came from HBO Max, which streams the Crave Original series across the U.S., Australia, Asia, Latin America, and Europe.

The duo will participate in the relay, which wraps up on February 6 in Milan, just before the opening ceremony kicks off.

While the exact date and location of their torch-carrying stint haven’t been revealed yet, the news has already sent fans into a frenzy.

For the rare few who are unfamiliar (given their omnipresence), ‘Heated Rivalry’ follows two hockey players from opposing teams who find themselves caught in a steamy romance they can’t deny.

Since its Stateside debut in late November, the show has become a full-blown cultural phenomenon. Williams and Storrie have been thrust into the spotlight, scoring everything from a presenting gig at the Golden Globes to hordes of fans turning up at NHL games.

The buzz has been so intense that the series has already been renewed for a second season.

The Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 will stream on HBO Max in the U.S. and across Europe, including Italy and Germany for the first time.

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