Television drama Heated Rivalry - about two male professional ice hockey players in a secret relationship - has become the first viral show of 2026. For most viewers, it is entertainment to be talked about at work or online. For Jesse Kortuem, it hit deeper. Born, raised and still living in Minneapolis, he grew up with skates on his feet and loved ice hockey - but stepped away from the sport at 17 as he felt he would not be accepted because of his sexuality. More than two decades later,