Overview
- Cho, who disclosed the decision on the May 7 episode of the I Never Liked You podcast, said she turned down the part.
- She said her vocal opposition to ICE and to President Trump made her fear detention at the U.S. border for a job that filmed in Canada.
- She said she wrestled with the choice before saying no, a decision she now regrets after watching the pilot and hosting rewatch parties.
- Heated Rivalry became a breakout LGBTQ+ hit on Crave and HBO Max with Season 2 scheduled to start filming later this summer.
- Cho said she has asked about joining Season 2, and outlets including Entertainment Weekly, Deadline, TheWrap, the Advocate and PinkNews reported her account.