US EditionMark Carney meets ‘Heated Rivalry’ breakout star Hudson Williams on red carpet
Mark Carney praised Heated Rivalry's LGBTQ+ storytelling and cultural impact, highlighting its success as Crave's most-watched original series, during the Prime Time 2026 gala.
- On the red carpet, Prime Minister Mark Carney accepted a Team Canada fleece from Hudson Williams, which he wore over his suit during a gala in Ottawa.
- The gala aimed to promote the Canadian film and TV industry and spotlighted Heated Rivalry's creators Brendon Brady and Jacob Tierney, who said the show's rise surprised them, with Tierney adding, `I mean, if you told me six months ago, I would not have believed you`.
- Carney, who has seen five episodes, took the stage to thank Heated Rivalry's creators as a panel discussed explicit scenes including bathroom fellatio and the club dance.
- Carney praised Jacob Tierney for choosing Canadian production despite U.S. studios urging changes, thanked the creators and showrunners on stage, and the event hosts noted Carney and Williams as the night's most popular figures.
- As a breakout hit, Heated Rivalry boosts Canadian content and amplifies a 2SLGBTQ+ community and storyline, while creators and cast prompt national discussion with candid, emotional scenes.
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