Overview
- Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper referenced the series multiple times on New Year’s Eve Live, debating which of them maps to leads Ilya or Shane before Cooper said he’s actually Kip.
- Brandi Carlile, asked whether lesbians care about the show, replied that it is all she can think about, sending Cooper into giggles.
- During a video call, Stephen Colbert joked he was a “bossy bottom,” prompting Cooper to ask if “Heated Rivalry” had made everyone insane.
- Author Rachel Reid and actor Robbie G. K. reacted on Instagram, reposting the segment and backing Cooper’s “Kip” claim.
- The Canadian Crave/HBO Max drama about rival hockey players ended its first season on Dec. 26, has been renewed with HBO Max retaining U.S. rights and Sky set for the U.K./Ireland, and Season 2 is anticipated for 2027 after large early viewership gains reported by Crave.