Heated Rivalry’s Hudson Williams deletes girlfriend from Instagram amid Connor Storrie fan shipping — publicity stunt or protecting his love?

If you haven’t started Heated Rivalry yet, now’s the perfect time! This sizzling gay romance, adapted from Rachel Ried’s Game Changers series, is already creating a buzz not just for the story, but for the undeniable chemistry between leads Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie. Amid the fanshipping frenzy, viewers noticed that Hudson appears to have removed all photos and videos of his alleged long-time girlfriend from his social media, sparking curiosity online.



The series, adapted from Rachel Reid’s Game Changers novel, follows rival professional hockey players Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie), whose fierce on‑ice competition hides a secret, passionate relationship that unfolds over several years as they juggle love, identity, and the pressures of pro sports.





While the show’s intense storyline is already captivating, the sizzling chemistry between the leads has taken things to the next level, fueling nonstop fan shipping online. As each new episode approaches, the creators release fresh photos, and somehow, Hudson and Connor manage to look even hotter with every drop.



Beyond the show, the duo’s off-screen banter, including their electric chemistry, has fans swooning and only fuelled the online shipping frenzy within the fandom.