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fierce competition Star hudson williams and François Arnault issued a joint statement condemning “racist” and “homophobic” comments from fans of the HBO Max show.
Williams, 25, and Arnold, 40, posted via their website: “If you share any form of racist/homophobic/bisexual/misogynistic/ageist/ableist/parasocial/bigoted comments, don’t call yourself a fan.” Instagram Stories Monday, March 9th. “None of us need your hateful ‘love’.”
Their statement concluded: “We all respect, support, love, and are on the same side. If you can’t accept that, gtfoh.”
Williams later provided some context for the statement — which their people also shared fierce competition supporting role robbie goalkeeper – exist Exchange now deleted Connect with fans via Threads on Mondays. The fan suggested that Williams had been subjected to “serious racial abuse, primarily from Francois and Connor fans,” and claimed that his “no one on the production team or his white co-stars could defend (Williams) without his co-sign.”
“(The statement) was Francois’s idea and I helped write it,” Williams responded to a fan. “I don’t scroll through the comments so I don’t see the hate. I’m watching figure skating highlights.”
US Weekly Representatives for Williams and Arnold have been contacted for comment. (Williams plays Japanese-Canadian hockey star Sean Holland on the show fierce competition Arnold plays American player Scott Hunter. )
fierce competitionThe hockey drama’s fan base has sparked heated debate since it premiered on Crave and HBO Max late last year.
williams told wonderland In January, he was surprised by the number of “disrespectful” people within the company fierce competition fandom.
“I don’t think there are that many disrespectful people. And vice versa, I don’t think there are that many polite people,” he explained. “I thought everyone was going to scream, OK, or kind of be like, ‘Oh my God.'” But some people were like, ‘No, let’s respect him and his private life.’ Let’s not share these photos. When we approach him on the street, please be aware of the appropriate timing. “I saw the comments and it was cool.”
Williams continued, “And there are some disrespectful people who are like, ‘Fuck that guy.'” I’m like, Oh my God. Why do people hate me? And all the fake news about me. I’m like, ‘How come I already have fake news?’ ‘”
Francois Arnaud and Hudson Williams in “The Rivalry.”
Courtesy of HBO Max/Courtesy of Everett CollectionArnold also became the target of strong internal opposition. fierce competition Community. He briefly unfollowed some actors and series creators Jacob Tierney Posted on Instagram in January, it was met with backlash but quickly followed everyone back.
actor told toronto star Most of his interactions in January were fierce competition Positive.
“In general, the fans are very positive and respectful. For those who are not, I think a lot of younger fans don’t really understand the difference between reality and fiction,” he suggested. “Honestly, I hope they rewatch the show because they don’t seem to get the message. Pay closer attention. Are we watching the same show?”
fierce competition Season 1 – Based on the author Rachel Reedof game changer Novel – Available to stream on Crave in Canada and HBO Max in the US A second season is in production.
