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‘Heated Rivalry’ Stars Hudson Williams and François Arnaud Condemn Online Hate Comments

The actors shared the statement via identical Instagram stories posted simultaneously: “We all respect and support and love each other and are on the same side.

9 Mar, 22:49 — 10 Mar, 17:36
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SCMPMostly Factual1h ago

Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams condemns racist and homophobic fan comments

A star of the massively popular Canadian show Heated Rivalry has hit back against an avalanche of hateful online posts, with the hockey drama’s success stirring up a frenzy online. The show about the budding careers and secret relationship of two young male hockey stars – one Canadian, one Russian – over a series of years, has become a global phenomenon. But it has also inspired particularly intense fan engagement across social media, including homophobic and racist comments. Lead actor Hudso...

By Agence France-Presse

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varietyMostly Factual19h ago

‘Heated Rivalry’ Stars Hudson Williams and François Arnaud Say ‘Don’t Call Yourself a Fan’ If You Post Hate Comments: We ‘Are on the Same Side’

“Heated Rivalry” stars Hudson Williams and François Arnaud posted matching statements to their Instagram stories on Monday, telling off viewers who post hate comments on their castmates’ socials. “Don’t call yourself a fan if you share racist/homophobic/biphobic/misogynist/ageist/ableist/parasocial/bigoted comments of any kind,” read the posts. “None of us need your hateful ‘love.’” The statement continued, “We […]

By Jack Dunn

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual20h ago

‘Heated Rivalry’ Stars Hudson Williams and François Arnaud Condemn Online Hate Comments

The actors shared the statement via identical Instagram stories posted simultaneously: “We all respect and support and love each other and are on the same side. If you can’t accept that [get the f*** out of here].”

By Nicole Fell

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