"Heated Rivalry" Season 2 is coming "as soon as humanly possible," says creator Jacob Tierney
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A second season of "Heated Rivalry" is in the works, with shooting expected to begin in August.
A second season of "Heated Rivalry" is in the works, with shooting expected to begin in August.
"We are writing it now," show creator and director Jacob Tierney said on "CBS Mornings" Thursday. "We're getting ready to start shooting this summer. And there will be more 'Heated Rivalry' on your TVs as — like, truly — as soon as humanly possible."
The next season is expected in 2027, but a release date has not been announced yet.
"Like the best parts of this show, just enjoy the yearn," executive producer Brendan Brady said about the wait for the second season.
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The Olympics return with one of the most-watched moments of any Winter Games: the opening ceremony. This year's opening ceremony promises to redefine Olympic tradition, as Milano Cortina 2026 marks the first time a Winter Games has taken a multi-centered approach, with celebrations spreading across Italy's Olympic venues rather than a single stadium. In:

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