‘Heated Rivalry’ creator issues stern warning to obsessed fans ahead of Season 2 filming
The “Heated Rivalry” team has urged their avid fanbase to leave the cast and crew members alone during the production and filming of Season 2.
“If you happen to come across one of our filming locations, please give our cast and crew the space they need to do what they do best,” a statement shared on the show’s official Instagram account Tuesday read.
“Your support, enthusiasm, and kindness have meant the world to us. As we gear up for more ‘Heated Rivalry,’ please help us in making it the best it can be,” the post — which was also shared on the show’s production company Accent Aigu Entertainment — continued.
“We promise it’ll be worth the wait!”
The statement comes as filming for Season 2 has kicked off in Toronto, with stars Hudson Williams, 25, and Connor Storrie, 26, being spotted since July.
Following the show’s positive reception since its November 2025 premiere, the actors have set firm boundaries with their fans.
Storrie — who plays Ilya Rozanov — has been recently heard shutting down fans’ requests for photos, per Deuxmoi.
Additionally, during Paris Fashion Week, Williams was the subject of an online video after a heated confrontation with alleged autograph dealers.
The actor — who plays Shane Hollander — accused the group of following him to his residence before setting one of his own unsigned photos on fire.
“This is f–king weird,” he snapped. “You guys aren’t fans. You’re being really creepy.”
Additionally, their appearances on NBC late-night shows, such as “Late Night with Seth Meyers” and “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,” have caused chaos outside 30 Rockefeller Center.
Speaking about the fanfare, Seth Meyers said on a January 29 episode of his podcast, “Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers,” that he had “received more personal ticket requests for people to come to the show that Connor Storrie was on than [he has] for anyone outside of Taylor Swift.”
“He is a big deal,” he added.
Season 2 of “Heated Rivalry,” which is based on author Rachel Reid’s book “The Long Game,” is expected to premiere in April 2027.
