The 2026 Emmy Awards nominations are coming out this week, but Heated Rivalry won’t be on the list.
While the popular Crave series, starring Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams, was a hit among audiences and critics alike, it is unfortunately ineligible at the annual awards show.
Why is Heated Rivalry not eligible for the Primetime Emmys?
The Crave original series did debut in the 2026 eligibility window, which is from June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026, BUT, it’s not an American series, which is it’s biggest hurdle in gaining any nominations.
While the show did air on HBO Max in the US, the streamer did not contribute to the production in any way, other than just purchasing licensing rights to air it.
Heated Rivalry was fully funded by Bell Media, Crave’s parent company in Canada. The Emmy eligibility rules state, via Variety, that a “foreign television production is ineligible unless it is the result of a co-production (both financially and creatively) between U.S. and foreign partners, which precedes the start of production, and with a purpose to be shown on U.S. television.”
Is Heated Rivalry able to get any kind of Emmy?
The hit series may not be eligible for the main Emmys show, but the show could still be nominated at the International Emmy Awards. The submission deadline was in January, but nominees won’t be announced until September.
We’ll have to wait and see if they make the list!
Back in June, Heated Rivalry, along with stars Connor and Hudson, were recently nominated for another awards show.
How Connor Storrie could still get nominated for an Emmy
While Heated Rivalry is not eligible for the Primetime Emmys, star Connor Storrie could still receive a nomination…
The actor’s work on the show won’t be recognized, but he is favored to receive a nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his work hosting Saturday Night Live back in February!
Per Variety, Connor was submitted for consideration alongside fellow season 51 hosts Bad Bunny, Ryan Gosling, Harry Styles, Jack Black, Colman Domingo, and Will Ferrell in the same category, as well as Amy Poehler, Olivia Rodrigo, Melissa McCarthy and Ariana Grande for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series.
Past hosts who have won the Emmy for SNL include Dave Chappelle, Tiffany Haddish, Melissa McCarthy, Betty White, and Justin Timberlake, as well as former cast members who returned as host like Maya Rudolph, Eddie Murphy, Amy Poehler, Tina Fey, and Jimmy Fallon!
If you missed it, this Emmy winner was just announced as host of the 2026 Emmy Awards, taking place on September 14th.
The 2026 Emmy nominations will be announced on Wednesday morning (July 8). Stay tuned to Just Jared as we bring the full list of nominations and snubs!
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