The stars of Heated Rivalry did not decline an invitation to Variety's Actors on Actors series because of Emmy ineligibility. Scheduling conflicts were the reason instead. Sources close to the actors confirmed the decision had no connection to awards considerations.
Connor Storrie, Hudson Williams and François Arnaud turned down the appearance due to their demanding schedules following the show's success. One actor was out of the country during filming, according to sources. The Canadian streamer behind the series did not submit it for Emmy consideration, making it ineligible.