NEW YORK — Jill Biden was willing to spend some cold, hard cash for a chance to be on “Heated Rivalry.”

The former first lady put her fandom for the hit hockey show on full display Thursday during a live auction at the NYC Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center’s annual fundraiser, the Center Dinner. According to Variety, Biden was willing spend a whopping $35,000 for a walk-on role in the queer romance series’ upcoming second season as well as a dinner with the cast.

In the end, though, Biden was outbid by two people, both of whom were willing to shell out $125,000 each for the prize package.

“Guess I won’t be heading to the cottage after all — but it was worth a shot! What a wonderful evening supporting @LGBTCenterNYC,” Biden later wrote on X, responding to a post about her efforts to join the “Heated Rivalry” cast.

Other items up for bid included a signed “Heated Rivalry” Montreal Metros jersey, which went for $17,000. In total, the auction brought in more than $2 million, according to E! News.

In addition to raising funds, the annual event also features and celebrates members of LGBTQ+ community and allies whose work have contributed to real and positive change. Both Jacob Tierney — the creator, writer and director, of “Heated Rivalry” — and executive producer Brendan Brady were among those honored during the dinner Thursday night. They were given the Cultural Impact Award by Rachel Reid, the author of “Game Changers,” the book on which the show is based.

“Tierney and Brady have elevated and centered queer characters as fully realized leads whose desires, conflicts and tenderness are treated with dignity,” Dr. Carla Smith, Center CEO, said, per Variety. “By championing our voices, they have brought queer joy and storytelling to the mainstream media and have created work that affirms and advances our community.”

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