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‘Heated Rivalry’ Stars Carry Olympic Torch in Feltre on Milano Cortina Relay

The moment underscores the show's crossover into Olympic promotion, with HBO Max carrying the Winter Games in parts of Europe.

Overview

  • Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie served as official torchbearers on January 25 in Feltre, Italy, participating in the relay’s 49th leg.
  • Official Milano Cortina accounts posted photos and videos showing the pair in the torchbearer kit holding the lit flame and celebrating together.
  • HBO Max announced their selection as torchbearers last week without revealing the timing or location of their appearance.
  • The relay continues across Italy toward Milan ahead of the February 6 opening ceremony, with U.S. coverage on NBC and Peacock.
  • The actors’ rising visibility has reached mainstream sports, as NHL commissioner Gary Bettman praised the series after binge-watching it.