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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Carsen Holaday

Heated Rivalry star says closeted pro athletes have reached out to him as series skyrockets

Heated Rivalry breakout star Hudson Williams has opened up about heartfelt messages he has received from closeted professional athletes after the hockey romance series took the internet by storm.

The 24-year-old actor, who plays closeted gay hockey player Shane Hollander in the hit Crave/HBO Max book adaptation, revealed the touching effect the show has had on closeted LGBTQ+ athletes across multiple sports while speaking to Andy Cohen in an interview set to air Thursday.

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