"The desire to know partly stems from an important concern about increasing queer self-representation and avoiding inauthentic or harmful (mis)representation of the queer community."
"Even if it were legal, we don't think fans or reporters should ask actors about their sexual orientation."
"Whatever Storrie's and William's sexual orientations are, it hasn't affected queer fans' ability to identify with the show."
"Clearly the characters are authentic enough for fans to identify with, and achieving this authenticity is no easy feat."
Viewers of Heated Rivalry are interested in the sexual orientations of actors Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams, who portray queer characters. Despite the curiosity, neither actor has disclosed their orientations, with Williams in a long-term relationship with a woman. Show creator Jacob Tierney stated that asking about actors' sexual orientations is inappropriate and potentially illegal. The desire for representation is important, but questioning actors does not contribute to achieving authentic representation. The characters resonate with fans, including closeted athletes, indicating their authenticity.
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