We love when our worlds collide.
In a video circulating on X, Heated Rivalry star Connor Storrie was spotted leaving the Oscars around the same time as Australian pop favorite Troye Sivan. The two walked out among the post-ceremony crowd and even appeared to take phone calls at the exact same moment, a small but oddly synchronized detail that quickly caught fans’ attention online.
To be clear, we are not here to start the rumor mill. But the internet loves a crossover moment, and seeing the rising TV heartthrob and queer pop superstar exit Hollywood’s biggest night at the same time was enough to send fans into a frenzy.
Earlier in the evening, Storrie also had a viral moment on the carpet thanks to his Heated Rivalry co-star Hudson Williams. While Storrie posed for photos, Williams ran to his side, creating a playful photobomb moment between the two actors. The pair attended the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, where Williams was also joined by his girlfriend, tattoo artist Katelyn Rose Larson.
The buzz around Storrie comes as Heated Rivalry continues to explode in popularity. The series, based on the beloved hockey romance novel by Rachel Reid, quickly became a fan favorite for its steamy chemistry, emotional storytelling, and rare portrayal of a queer love story in professional sports. Fans have embraced the dynamic between Storrie’s Ilya Rozanov and Williams’ Shane Hollander, turning the show into one of the most talked-about queer series of the year. The success has already sparked excitement for Season 2, which is currently in development and is expected to delve deeper into the characters’ complicated relationship and lives beyond the rink.
Meanwhile, Sivan has been riding a massive wave of success over the past year. His third studio album Something to Give Each Other became a defining queer-pop moment, producing hits like “Rush” and “Got Me Started” and earning Album of the Year at the ARIA Awards. He also co-headlined the Sweat Tour with Charli XCX, bringing his clubby, euphoric pop era to arenas across North America and Europe.
So while their Oscars crossover may have been brief, the moment was enough to remind fans just how fun it is when our favorite corners of pop culture collide.
