"Don't call yourself a fan if you share racist/homophobic/biphobic/misogynist/ageist/ableist/parasocial/bigoted comments of any kind. None of us need your hateful 'love.' We all respect and support and love each other and are on the same side."
"If you can't except that gtfoh. (Get the f*ck outta here.) Despite all the joy the gay hockey romance has brought the world, it's also engendered some truly unhealthy behavior among so-called fans, with the negative noise getting so loud that stars had to issue a statement addressing all forms of hate."
Heated Rivalry, a global phenomenon centered on a gay hockey romance, has generated significant LGBTQ+ representation and inspired devoted fan communities. However, the series has also attracted toxic fandom behavior including hate speech and parasocial interactions. In response to escalating negative online activity, stars Hudson Williams and François Arnaud co-wrote a statement on Instagram condemning all forms of bigotry, racism, homophobia, biphobia, misogyny, ageism, and ableism. They emphasized mutual respect and support among cast members, declaring that hateful behavior contradicts genuine fandom and issuing an ultimatum to those unwilling to accept these standards.
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