The Heated Rivalry fever has reached the Oscars. And Hudson Williams sent fans into a frenzy with a one-word tease about the highly-anticipated second season of his show. Starring Williams and Connor Storrie, Heated Rivalry is a gay hockey romance series that has built a passionate fan following.

While another comment read, “Hudson Williams dropping ‘Sex’ as the S2 teaser for Heated Rivalry on the Oscars carpet? Sir, the gays are seated and screaming already 😩🔥 Who’s manifesting that enemies-to-lovers glow-up? #Oscars #Oscars2026 #HeatedRivalry”

Based on the Game Changer book series by Rachel Reid, this sports drama is more than a sports story – it’s a steamy and heartfelt story of love, rivalry, and identity, where obsession, ambition, and desire refuse to stay hidden.

Created by Jacob Tierney, Heated Rivalry has captured hearts worldwide with its slow-burning romance, raw emotion, and authentic portrayal of queerness and ambition. Hudson Williams brings aching vulnerability to Shane’s golden-boy image, while Connor Storrie’s magnetic Ilya crackles with charm, together creating chemistry that simmers and explodes on screen.

The 98th Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars 2026, are currently taking place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The red carpet, this year, was not just about individual style statements but also about couples who turned their arrivals into coordinated fashion moments. Several celebrity duos stepped out in looks that complemented each other. And we’re not complaining.

Chris Evans and Alba Baptista made first red carpet appearance as a couple. Interestingly, this is also their first appearance since welcoming their baby girl, Alma Grace Baptista Evans, on October 24, 2025. Alba donned a silver, off-shoulder floor length gown, while Evans wore a navy blue Giorgio Armani tuxedo, with a black bow tie, black shades and a Chopard rose gold watch.

Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Jonas attended the event in a black and white ensembles, respectively. Priyanka wore a white, strapless Dior gown with Bvlgari jewels, while Nick was seen in a black velvet tuxedo, white shirt and black bowtie.

Paul Mescal was seen in a custom black tuxedo with a ribbon tie and jacket by Celine while Gracie Abrams walked the red carpet two-piece black outfit by Chanel.

Take a look at the best couple clicks at Oscars 2026: