Actor Hudson Williams, who captured hearts as Shane Hollander in the hit series Heated Rivalry, is set to make his late-night television debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon this Wednesday, January 7. This appearance will mark a significant milestone, as Williams becomes the first lead actor from the show to feature on a major late-night platform, reaching audiences across the United States via NBC.
Hailing from Kamloops, Canada, Williams has an intriguing background with a Korean mother and a father of British and Dutch descent. Before gaining fame for his role in Heated Rivalry, he had a varied career, starring in productions like Allegiance, Tracker, and Nobody Dumps My Daughter. His portrayal of a closeted hockey player has resonated strongly with fans, contributing to his rapid ascension in Hollywood.
Since the debut of Heated Rivalry, which premiered its first two episodes on Crave in Canada and HBO Max in the U.S. in late November, both Williams and his co-star Connor Storrie, known for his role as Ilya Rozanov, have become standout figures in the entertainment industry. Both actors have recently surpassed one million Instagram followers, further solidifying their status as “the internet’s boyfriends.”
In addition to their successes in television, Williams and Storrie have collaborated again as voice actors for the erotic romance fantasy audiobook Ember and Ice. Delighted fans can also look forward to the pair returning for a second season of Heated Rivalry, which is set to premiere in early 2027.
Don’t miss Hudson Williams’ exciting late-night debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon this Wednesday, available for viewing on NBC and streaming on Peacock.