Yup, It’s True — ‘Heated Rivalry’ Stars Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams Will Be Olympic Torchbearers

Heated Rivalry fans, this one’s for you. Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams are officially taking their talents far beyond the rink — the breakout stars have been selected as Olympic torchbearers for the Milan Cortina Winter Games 2026.

HBO Max announced the exciting news on January 22, confirming that the actors will participate in the iconic Olympic Torch Relay ahead of the Opening Ceremony on February 6 in Milan. The streamer, which distributes Heated Rivalry in the U.S., called the duo “official torchbearers” for the upcoming Winter Games.

“HBO Max today announced that Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, stars of the Crave Original series HEATED RIVALRY, have been selected to take part in the Olympic Torch Relay as official torchbearers for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026,” the network said in a statement.

While the exact date and location of Williams’ and Storrie’s relay appearance have not yet been disclosed, the torch has already been traveling through Italy, passing through cities like Trieste and Udine on its journey to Milan.