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Jill Biden bid $35k to appear on this popular TV show: "worth a shot"

Newsweek · · 419 words · By Alice Gibbs
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What to know about Jill Biden bid $35k to appear on this popular TV show: "worth a shot"

Jill Biden is such a big fan of queer hockey series Heated Rivalry that she tried to get herself a walk-on role in the show.

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What happened

Jill Biden is such a big fan of queer hockey series Heated Rivalry that she tried to get herself a walk-on role in the show.

Why it matters

At the NYC LGBT Community Center’s Center Dinner, the former first lady took part in a live charity auction, bidding $35,000 for the chance to appear on the show’s upcoming second season.

Common ground

After the event, Biden publicly acknowledged the loss—and the cause—on social media, posting that, while she "won’t be heading to the cottage after all," the night was still "worth a shot" in support of the LGBT Community Center.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 11 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “the package ending up selling twice to two bidders at $125,000 each.”
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News reports confirm the auction package for the role was sold twice to two different buyers for $125,000 each.
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web search NEUTRAL — Heated Rivalry is a Canadian sports romance television series created, written, and directed by Jacob Tierney for Crave. Based on the Game Changers book series by Rachel Reid, the show takes its title…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heated_Rivalry
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web search NEUTRAL — She reportedly offered $35,000 to appear in a small role in the show’s second season and also have dinner with the cast, as per Variety. However, she did not win the package. It was later sold twice, …
https://news.meaww.com/jill-biden-bids-35-k-for-walk-on-role…
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web search NEUTRAL — Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams of 'Heated Rivalry' take turns reading extremely complimentary tweets to each other in a very dramatic fashion.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMCkwlxjon4
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Claim 2: “The New York Center Dinner is one of the LGBT Community Center’s most-significant annual fundraisers”
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Multiple sources describe the Center Dinner as the annual fundraising event for the New York City Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York Hilton Midtown is the largest hotel in New York City. The hotel is owned by Park Hotels & Resorts and managed by Hilton Worldwide. It has approximately 2,000 rooms and over 150,000 square…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Hilton_Midtown
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The centerpiece of contemporary Thanksgiving in the United States and Canada is Thanksgiving dinner, a large meal generally centered on a large roasted turkey. Thanksgiving is the largest eating event…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thanksgiving_dinner
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Dinner Party is an installation artwork by American feminist artist Judy Chicago. There are 39 elaborate place settings on a triangular table for 39 mythical and historical famous women. Kali, Jud…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dinner_Party
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Claim 3: “At the NYC LGBT Community Center’s Center Dinner, the former first lady took part in a live charity auction, bidding $35,000 for the chance to appear on the show’s upcoming second season.”
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Multiple independent sources (The American Digest and another news source citing Variety) confirm Jill Biden bid $35,000 for a walk-on role in the second season of Heated Rivalry at the NYC LGBT Community Center dinner.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Joe Biden, the 46th president of the United States, announced his candidacy for re-election for a second presidential term on April 25, 2023, confirming that Vice President Kamala Harris would remain …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Biden_2024_presidential_ca…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Rights affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people vary greatly by country or jurisdiction—encompassing everything from the legal recognition of same-sex marriage to the dea…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBTQ_rights_by_country_or_ter…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Peter Paul Montgomery Buttigieg ( BOO-tij-əj; born January 19, 1982) is an American politician and former naval officer who served as the 19th United States secretary of transportation from 2021 to 2…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pete_Buttigieg
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Claim 4: “season 2 of Heated Rivalry will adapt Reid’s novel The Long Game and is expected to premiere on HBO Max in April 2027.”
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No evidence was found regarding the specific adaptation of 'The Long Game' or a premiere date of April 2027 on HBO Max.
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Claim 5: “The 2025 series Heated Rivalry quickly became a cultural moment following its release last year.”
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Wikipedia and multiple web results confirm 'Heated Rivalry' is a 2025 series (premiering November 28, 2025) and describe it as a cultural moment/prominent series.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Connor Storrie (born February 22, 2000) is an American actor. He gained prominence for his breakout role as Ilya Rozanov in the Crave original television series Heated Rivalry (2025–present).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connor_Storrie
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Heated Rivalry is a Canadian sports romance television series created, written, and directed by Jacob Tierney for Crave. Based on the Game Changers book series by Rachel Reid, the show takes its title…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heated_Rivalry
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Heated Rivalry is a 2019 gay sports romance novel by Canadian author Rachel Reid. It follows a secret romantic relationship between rival hockey stars Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov. The novel is th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heated_Rivalry_(novel)
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Claim 6: “The award was presented by Rachel Reid, author of the Game Changers book series on which the show is based.”
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While Rachel Reid is confirmed as the author of the Game Changers series in Wikipedia, the provided web search results for 'Rachel' are irrelevant (biblical/educational) and do not confirm she presented the award at the dinner.
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web search NEUTRAL — Rachel is first mentioned in the Hebrew Bible in Genesis 29 when Jacob happens upon her as she is about to water her father's flock. She was the second daughter of Laban, Rebekah's brother, making Jac…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rachel
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web search NEUTRAL — Have your baby or toddler learn with a real teacher, Ms Rachel! In this video Ms Rachel will teach key milestones and model activities that promote your baby...
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hTqtGJwsJVE
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web search NEUTRAL — Preschool & Toddler Learning Video with Ms Rachel - Learn Shapes, Letters, Numbers, Colors & More with tags toddler learning video, toddler learning videos for 3 year olds, toddler learning videos for…
https://kidvideo.org/video/preschool-toddler-learning-video-…
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Claim 7: “The post gained more than 430,000 views”
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No evidence was found regarding the view count of the post.
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Claim 8: “Other honorees included Brooks Brothers CEO Ken Ohashi, with a musical performance from Melanie C of the Spice Girls.”
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Multiple sources confirm that Brooks Brothers CEO Ken Ohashi was honored and Melanie C performed at the event.
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web search NEUTRAL — Brooks Brothers CEO Ken Ohashi was among those honored, and Melanie C performed during the night. Still, the Heated Rivalry auction lot became the evening's headline-making centerpiece. That is not en…
https://www.latintimes.com/jill-biden-isnt-going-cottage-for…
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web search NEUTRAL — Ken Ohashi is a highly-regarded industry executive with over two decades of experience in fashion, consumer products, retail, and online platforms now serving as Chief Executive Officer of Brooks Brot…
https://familyequality.org/news/pivotal-civil-rights-litigat…
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web search NEUTRAL — Through Ken’s vision, Brooks Brothers has successfully evolved while preserving its iconic legacy—ushering in a dynamic new era of relevance, growth and global influence. The team at Authentic congrat…
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/weareauthentic_at-the-2025-mr…
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Claim 9: “Filming is set to begin this summer, with lead actors Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams returning”
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Claim 10: “In a post on X on April 17, Biden wrote: "Guess I won’t be heading to the cottage after all—but it was worth a shot! What a wonderful evening supporting @LGBTCenterNYC."”
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The specific quote and date (April 17) are not found in the provided evidence; the evidence only confirms Jill Biden's identity and her presence at the event, but not the specific X post content.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jill Tracy Jacobs Biden[1][2] (née Jacobs, formerly Stevenson; born June 3, 1951) is an American educator who served as the first lady of the United States from 2021 to 2025, as the second wife of Joe…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jill_Biden
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web search NEUTRAL — 2 days ago · J.Jill is your destination for polished and comfortable styles in sizes XS–4X, Petite & Tall. Visit our 250+ stores to find your perfect fit or shop online.
https://www.jjill.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — May 4, 2026 · Jill Biden is an American first lady (2021–25), wife of Joe Biden, the 46th president of the United States. She previously served as second lady (2009–17) when her husband was vice presi…
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jill-Biden
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Claim 11: “Heated Rivalry creator Jacob Tierney and producing partner Brendan Brady were honored at the event with the Cultural Impact Award for their work on the series.”
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Variety and other news reports confirm that creator Jacob Tierney and producing partner Brendan Brady received the Cultural Impact Award at the event.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Heated Rivalry is a Canadian sports romance television series created, written, and directed by Jacob Tierney for Crave. Based on the Game Changers book series by Rachel Reid, the show takes its title…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heated_Rivalry
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Donald Trump's second and current tenure as the president of the United States began upon his inauguration as the 47th president on January 20, 2025. Trump, a Republican, previously served as the 45th…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — "The Cottage" is the sixth and final episode of the first season of the Canadian sports romance television series Heated Rivalry, created by Jacob Tierney and based on Rachel Reid's Game Changers nove…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cottage_(Heated_Rivalry)
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