Former First Lady Jill Biden reportedly bid $35,000 for a walk-on role in the second season of Heated Rivalry, but was outbid by the final winners of the show. The event was held live at the NYC LGBT Center Gala and was attended by former Teen Vogue editor-in-chief Versha Sharma. The gala, which also honored creator Jacob Tierney and executive producer Brendan Brady, raises funds for life-saving programs and services. The series, which is currently being aired on HBO Max in the US, has been praised for its representation of a queer love story and has made Williams and Storrie an instant celebrities.