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Heated Rivalry’s François Arnaud Re-Follows Cast and Signals a Social-Media Pullback After Fan Harassment

The actor says he is reducing his online footprint after threats and speculation tied to an airport sighting.

Overview

  • After cutting his Instagram following from roughly 1,000 to the low 200s and briefly unfollowing co-stars and creator Jacob Tierney, Arnaud re-followed them by Friday morning.
  • He posted a grid of photos featuring Hudson Williams giving the middle finger, plus his own matching selfie, captioned "Learning from the very best," and Williams replied with a supportive "love u."
  • Outlets documented a wave of online abuse, with social posts alleging death threats, following photos of Arnaud traveling from JFK with co-star Connor Storrie; representatives did not immediately comment.
  • In a new Canadian Press interview, Arnaud described the unfollows as part of a broader plan to step back from social media, saying he has blocked X on his phone and intends to further limit engagement.
  • Separately, Deadline reported that Arnaud signed with Impression Entertainment, as fans on social media voiced worries about potential season two implications that have not been confirmed.