Heated Rivalry Star Confirms Girlfriend Romance

Hudson Williams, who gained prominence on the gay ice hockey series 'Heated Rivalry,' has officially confirmed his romantic relationship with his longtime girlfriend. Williams celebrated Valentine's Day by posting a collage of images of his girlfriend on his Instagram Stories, acknowledging their enduring connection.

While he has largely kept his personal life private, the posts included photos of the couple together and a screenshot of their video calls. Notably, a photo showed his girlfriend seated next to his 'Heated Rivalry' co-star Connor Storrie, with a heart drawn around Storrie's face. Williams and Storrie have consistently stated that their relationship is purely platonic, describing each other as best friends.

'Heated Rivalry,' based on Rachel Reid's 'Game Changers' books, depicted a secret affair between two sportsmen. Williams played Shane Hollander, captain of the Montreal Metros, opposite Storrie's Ilya Rozanov of the Boston Raiders. The show's chemistry and explicit scenes fueled public interest in the actors' off-screen lives.

Previous speculation had linked Williams to a tattoo artist and Storrie to their bisexual co-star Francois Arnaud. However, recent reports indicated Arnaud was seen with another cast member, Robbie G.K. Williams and Storrie continue to emphasize their strong friendship, with Williams stating, 'I want queer people telling queer stories, but also, there's the element of Connor and I - we're best friends, and we love expressing that physically.'