Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams have addressed ongoing speculation about their sexualities following the gargantuan success of their series Heated Rivalry.

The Canadian sports romance, created by Jacob Tiernay, has received widespread critical acclaim over the past four weeks — particularly for its faithful adaptation of Rachel Reid’s novel (including the steamy scenes) and Storrie and Williams’ undeniable on-screen chemistry.

However, it has inevitably sparked persistent (and harmful) speculation about whether the stars identify as members of the LGBTQIA+ community.