Meet François Arnaud and Robbie G.K, the babes behind 'Skip' on Heated Rivalry

Words by Jordan Robledo

Scroll through any social media app in recent weeks, and it’s almost impossible to miss Heated Rivalry.

Based on Rachel Reid's iconic novel, the series chronicles Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie), two elite hockey players and rival team captains whose on-ice battles are legendary. Away from the rink, however, the two share a secret romance, marked by hidden meetings and slow-burning, complicated emotions.

The official synopsis teases: "What begins as a secret fling between confused teenagers at 17 evolves into a years-long journey of love, denial and self-discovery. Over the next eight years, as they chase glory on the ice, they struggle to navigate their feelings off it. Torn between the sport they live for and the love they can't ignore, Shane and Ilya must decide if there's room in their fiercely competitive world for something as fragile – and powerful – as real love."