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Heated Rivalry Stars Carry Olympic Torch in Italy

The cameo signals the show's crossover into mainstream sports culture.

Overview

  • Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie carried lit torches on January 25 in Feltre during the 49th leg of the Milano Cortina 2026 relay.
  • The Olympic Games’ official accounts posted show-aware captions and videos that went viral, including “ABSOLUTE CINEMA” and “Admin is unwell.”
  • HBO Max previously announced the pair as torchbearers and will stream the Winter Games in Europe, while NBC and Peacock hold U.S. rights.
  • The Canadian drama is a breakout on Crave and HBO Max with season two confirmed, and Bell Media says a standalone episode is being explored.
  • The series’ impact now extends into sports, with closeted athletes reportedly reaching out, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman praising the show, and LGBTQ+ hockey groups reporting new interest.