Jill Biden Outbid for Heated Rivalry Cameo Role in Charity Auction
Former US first lady Jill Biden has missed out on a chance to appear in the popular HBO Max series Heated Rivalry after being outbid at a charity auction. Biden offered $49,000 (AUD) for a walk-on role in the show's second season, but her bid fell short of the winning offers, which sold to two separate bidders at approximately $175,000 (AUD) each.
Details of the Auction and Prize
The bidding took place during a live auction at the NYC LGBT Community Centre's Centre Dinner event. The prize included not only the walk-on role but also a dinner with the cast of the series. It remains unknown who ultimately secured the top bids, as the auction concluded with these high offers.
In a post on X, Biden humorously remarked, "Guess I won't be heading to the cottage after all — but it was worth a shot! What a wonderful evening supporting @LGBTCenterNYC." This highlights her support for the charity despite missing out on the role.
Background on Heated Rivalry
Heated Rivalry is a queer sports romance series created by Jacob Tierney and based on Rachel Reid's bestselling Game Changers book series. The show has quickly become a breakout streaming success, following two rival professional ice hockey players who navigate a secret long-term relationship while competing on opposing teams.
The series has garnered critical acclaim, with a 96 per cent critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes. It has also achieved significant popularity, ranking near the top of HBO Max's most-watched series in both the US and Australia, and appearing on multiple streaming charts globally.
Upcoming Season and Production
Season two of Heated Rivalry is based on Reid's novel The Long Game and is expected to premiere in April 2027. Filming is set to begin later this year, building anticipation among fans for the next installment of this acclaimed series.
