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“Heated Rivalry” hasn’t conscionable dramatically accrued nan fame of prima François Arnaud – it’s besides expanded his vocabulary.
The instrumentality frenzy ignited online by nan steamy Canadian sports bid has been mostly led by young female devotees. And there’s a sanction for that: “Fujoshi.”
Per LGBTQ+ outlet Them, nan Japanese term, often shortened to “fujo,” describes female fans who bask contented centered astir cheery antheral relationships. “Heated Rivalry” lovers often tout that they’re “fujoing out” complete nan show’s latest steamy scenes.
But what does Arnaud cognize astir this rising subculture?
At nan 2026 Critics Choice Awards Sunday, Arnaud, 40, exclusively told Page Six that, while he wasn’t acquainted pinch nan word until recently, it’s now entered his lexicon.
“My knowing is that they’re really young,” he said of nan astir fervent fujoshi fans. “Like, teenagers who should possibly not beryllium watching nan show! You’re excessively young to watch nan show!”
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Arnaud says he’s still educating himself: “I’m getting acquainted pinch it. Learning connected nan job.” He past playfully turned it astir connected Page Six: “Are you a fujo?” Maybe so.
Arnaud kept things dapper connected nan reddish carpet successful a achromatic double-breasted blazer, which he complimented pinch a subtle striped garment and a achromatic necktie.
During nan show, Arnaud and “Joy Ride” prima Sherry Cola presented nan Critics Choice Award for champion character successful a constricted bid to “Succession” alum Sarah Snook.
“Heated Rivalry” follows 2 rival lucky players, played by Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, who kindle a concealed romance disconnected nan ice.
Arnaud portrays Scott Hunter, a squad skipper who himself struggles pinch being unfastened astir his sexuality earlier yet going nationalist pinch his barista boyfriend.
The bid has go a TV sensation successful caller weeks: it’s already been renewed for a 2nd season, becoming Crave’s most-watched original bid successful its history, and, for American fans watching successful nan US, it’s besides go HBO Max’s apical debut for a non-animated acquired title.
