While the show Heated Rivalry focuses primarily on Shane and Ilya, the novels the book-to-screen adaptation is based on follow a Bridgerton-esque style, where almost every entry in the series focuses on a new couple. So, it stands to reason that some of these characters will come into play in Season 2 of Heated Rivalry, as Scott and Kip from Game Changer did in Season 1. However, they weren't the only leads from Rachel Reid's work to appear in those first six episodes; another one popped up in a few blink-and-you'll-miss-it moments, too. Now, after hearing that actor open up about his small role, I'm thinking about how big it could become.
Alright, here’s the background you need to know: In Scott and Kip’s book Game Changer – spoilers for that book are ahead – a bartender named Kyle Swift is introduced. He is a friend of Kip’s, and he has a massive unrequited crush on the smoothiemaker. Obviously, nothing comes of it; Kip and Scott share that historic kiss on the rink, and they essentially live happily ever after. Meanwhile, Kyle and Kip stay friends.
