Look, if your managers are telling you not to take on an LGBTQ+ sports drama, it might be time to grab your phone, find their contact info, and—well—hit “block.” That’s exactly what François Arnaud did, and honestly, we’re just sitting here applauding his glow-up.
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The Schitt’s Creek heartthrob—who’s officially a Heated Rivalry king—recently spilled some tea on CBS Mornings, revealing that his old managers refused to even read the script for the hit series. Yup, you read that right. Those “industry experts” straight-up skipped out on one of the hottest LGBTQ+ projects in years because it was, according to them, “just a random miniseries abroad.” Well, honey, that random miniseries is now a global sensation, and Arnaud’s character, Scott Hunter, is the talk of the town. Who’s laughing now?
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The Hot Kiss That Made Us All Swoon
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Arnaud stars as Scott, a brooding ice hockey player with some major emotional baggage. In the show’s third episode (which we’re now calling “Perfectly Done,” thank you very much), Scott meets and falls for Kip Grady (played by Robbie GK), a romance that’s equal parts swoon-worthy and gut-punching. They share a kiss after a game, and let’s just say it’s a moment—not just because it’s hot, but because it’s real, and that’s something rare in queer TV.
The Real Plot Twist: New Managers, New Career
Now, here’s where the drama really kicks in: Arnaud’s old managers didn’t even bother reading the script. Their reasoning? “We can’t pitch you for big things if you’re gonna be doing a random miniseries abroad.” Okay, sure, Jan. So, what does François do? He fires them, gets new management, and guess what? We get Heated Rivalry—and everyone’s better for it.
@gayleking He’s taking me to get a blueberry smoothie now 🫐🥰
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Can you imagine the show without Arnaud as Scott? Not in a million years. The chemistry between him and Kip is the kind of electric magic that makes you wonder if these two are secretly together IRL. (We don’t have proof, but we’ll accept that theory, thank you very much.)
Season Two? More Drama, More Love
As for season two? Arnaud’s hoping to dive deeper into the complexities of Scott and Kip’s relationship—especially with Scott being an ultra-famous hockey star and Kip just… trying to live his life without paparazzi in his face. Can you say drama?
Arnaud’s got a point though: navigating fame in a queer relationship isn’t easy, and that’s exactly the kind of storytelling we need to see more of. It’s messy, it’s emotional, and it’s what makes Heated Rivalry a standout.
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So, while we don’t know where Scott and Kip’s relationship is headed, one thing’s for sure: Arnaud’s career is on fire, his old managers are probably still wondering what they missed, and we’re here for every second of it.
@bluemoonoverbrooklyn idk how kip managed not to fall apart in this moment 😭 #heatedrivalry #edit #fyp #scotthunter #heatedrivalryedit @Heated Rivalry
Heated Rivalry is streaming now—watch it, love it, and maybe—just maybe—send a thank-you note to François for not letting the industry’s dumbest people dictate his career.