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Anne-Élisabeth Bossé and Serge Denoncourt were recently invited onto the set of the talk show On va se le dire, hosted by Sébastien Diaz. True to the show’s concept, they discussed a wide range of topics that have been drawing heightened attention in current events.
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It’s hard to miss the latest Canadian series Heated Rivalry, streaming notably on Crave. It follows a secret, intimate, passionate, and complicated—yet sizzling—affair between two rival hockey players. The project draws inspiration from Rachel Reid‘s novels.
It’s on everyone’s lips, and now it’s a topic the guests on Sébastien Diaz’s talk show have weighed in on as well.
The conversation set the tone from the outset: Anne-Élisabeth’s bright, bubbly personality contrasted with Serge’s sly, teasing—almost judging—smile, a dynamic that felt familiar given who he is as a person.
It was during a segment titled Audience’s Pick that the talk turned to this buzzy series, at the request of many fans of the program, further proof of the project’s popularity.
“Don’t start with me,” Serge shot back as Sébastien hinted that he was eager to hear their thoughts on the topic.
Breaking Point: The Debate Heats Up
Returning after a trailer that framed the discussion, Anne-Élisabeth offered a brisk summary of the plot, delivered with the spontaneous enthusiasm of someone who genuinely loved the series.
“It’s Romeo and Juliet on ice,” Serge quipped, not particularly impressed.
“There’s my good friend in there, so I’m very interested in Heated Rivalry,” Bossé said about the Quebec actor François Arnaud, noting how his life has changed since. She added that during that period, they both skated for their respective projects—Anne-Élisabeth with Les Furies—and they chatted about their experiences as they prepared.
“This series has done a lot of good for so many people… Hey… I’m stressed, Serge, because I know you didn’t love it (…) There are so many people who saw themselves represented (…) We also, in a way, moved the taboo surrounding homosexual sex, I think,” the actress said.
“No,” Serge replied in a firm tone.
“Well, I don’t know, but at least we’re showing it…,” Bossé countered, speaking from her experience.
What Serge Criticizes About the Series and the Tension Rises
“Hey, but I disagree… I loved it, I enjoyed the acting, I enjoyed everything—the direction perhaps. Maybe I’m the one who doesn’t see it the same way as you,” Sinem murmured, addressing the disagreeing panelist directly.
On set, Paul Journet, who holds a Master’s degree in philosophy, suggested it could be stereotype-driven, tied to a social phenomenon. He did note, however, that it’s striking how many players in the NHL exist without anyone publicly coming out to confirm it.
Ultimately, Serge and Anne-Élisabeth agreed on one thing: the series is a true phenomenon. Denoncourt, though, stressed he didn’t want to be labeled a homophobe, insisting that being gay doesn’t automatically make him like the series.
Now that everything has been said, we want to know: Team Anne-Élisabeth or Team Serge? (We’re talking about the series, of course!)
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