Olympic hockey player says Heated Rivalry reminds him of the times he hid his boyfriend
Argentinian player Nicolás Keenan is engaged to Dutch politician and likely future Prime Minister, Rob Jetter.
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Argentinian international hockey player Nicolás Keenan has been watching Heated Rivalry, and it’s struck a chord with him.
Keenan competed at the Paris Olympics in 2024. He’s also queer and engaged to Dutch politician Rob Jetter, who leads the D66 party in the Netherlands and is likely to be the country’s next Prime Minister.
Keenan and Jetter met around 2021 when their paths crossed in a supermarket in the Hague. Keenan publicly came out as bisexual in 2023. He and Jetter became engaged in August 2024 and are set to marry later this year.
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On his Instagram stories, Keenan said, “at episode 3… this is definitely the one I’ve liked and related to the most so far. Secret love behind four walls… been there, done that. Not letting Rob come to my games. Not letting him be part of my socials. Passing him on the street and acting like he was a stranger. Watching it now in the show… yeah, not proud of it.”
Episode 3 of Heated Rivalry is concerned with closeted ice hockey player Scott falling for barista Kip. Scott’s decision to remain in the closet places a strain on their relationship.
Keenan’s words were shared on X and prompted a large reaction.
Argentinian Olympic field hockey player Nicolás Keenan, who’s engaged to Dutch politician Rob Jetten, recently posted about “Heated Rivalry”
“at episode 3… this is definitely the one I've liked and related to the most so far. Secret love behind four walls… been there, done… pic.twitter.com/CLY3lqR1wL— Hudson Williams Updates (@hudsonwupdates) January 5, 2026
this is actually really sad, and a good reminder that fiction DOES reflect a lot of queer people’s reality (although of course not always on such a public stage) https://t.co/4XJnKsaUSJ— frances
(@IlyasCigarette) January 5, 2026
Secret love hits different when it’s your past.— Doran (@doranmaul) January 5, 2026
It’s heavy hearing him describe how much of his own life he saw in that story. That level of vulnerability takes courage.— Violet
(@PsikViolet_) January 5, 2026
What’s happening with Rob Jetter in the Netherlands?
The Netherlands went to the polls last October. Democrats 66 (D66) and the far-right Party for Freedom (PVV) each won 26 seats. This prompted negotiations, led by Rob Jetter, on creating a coalition government.
While these protracted negotiations continue, Dick Schoof has been serving as caretaker prime minister since his coalition government collapsed in June 2025. Many still expect Jetter to become the first, out-gay Prime Minister of the Netherlands when a new coalition is finally formed.
Jetter was quick to post an Instagram post thanking fiancé Keenan for his support after the results came in last October. Translated, it read, “Dear Nico, thank you for your unconditional support. I can’t do it without you 
”.
Late Show and SAG Actors Awards
In other Heated Rivalry-related news, you can expect to see more of leads Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie tomorrow. On Monday, the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon revealed Williams will appear as a guest this Wednesday (7/1). It will mark the Canadian actor’s debut on a late-night US chat show.
jimmy fallon is going to hear sentences never said before by another human being https://t.co/aNrk4qSBQf— swagman ginty (@majimatron) January 5, 2026
Also tomorrow, Connor Storrie and Abbott Elementary star Janelle James will announce the SAG-AFTRA’s Actor Awards Nominees. The announcements will air on the Netflix YouTube channel at 1pm ET (10am PT).
oh he's gonna EAT that Timothée Chalamet pronunciation. https://t.co/z3Jkeic7KP— Issa Guadagnigga (@Foutanienne) January 5, 2026
connor going from receiving his sag card for working on a project that he had to keep secret AND didn't even invite him to the premiere. to now presenting for sag!! pic.twitter.com/6SZB5wSZgZ— leah
(@weIIingtonkiss) January 5, 2026
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