Hudson Williams, the star of the hit series Heated Rivalry, will appear on television as himself for the first time on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The actor’s interview airs on Wednesday, January 7. This marks a major step for Williams, who has seen his fame grow rapidly since the show’s debut. The episode also features guests Chelsea Handler and Sophie Turner, with a musical performance by Sienna Spiro.
The Big Night: When and Where to Watch
Fans can watch Hudson Williams’s late-night debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on NBC. The show airs at 11:35 PM Eastern Time and Pacific Time on weeknights. For viewers who prefer to stream, the episode will be available on Peacock after it broadcasts.
This appearance is a first for the Heated Rivalry cast. No other lead actor from the popular series has done a mainstream late-night interview like this before. Williams’s co-star, Connor Storrie, is scheduled to make his own late-night debut on Late Night with Seth Meyers later in the week.
From Hockey Rinks to the Spotlight: Hudson’s Fast Rise
Just over a month ago, Hudson Williams was best known for smaller roles in shows like Allegiance and Tracker. His life changed when Heated Rivalry premiered in late November 2025. The series, which streams on Crave in Canada and HBO Max in the United States, quickly became a major success.
The show broke records. It became Crave’s number one original series debut ever, with viewership growing by almost 400% after its premiere. In the U.S., it ranked as one of HBO Max’s top five scripted debuts in 2025. Williams and his co-star Connor Storrie both gained over a million new followers on Instagram, with fans calling them the “internet’s boyfriends”.
“There’s no way to prepare for what this side of things looks like,” Williams said in a recent interview, describing the sudden fame.
The show’s first season ended on December 26, but the attention on its stars has not slowed down. Following the show’s success, Hudson Williams signed with the powerful talent agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA) in December.
What to Expect from the Fallon Interview
While the exact questions are not known, Jimmy Fallon will likely talk to Williams about his instant rise to fame and his experience filming Heated Rivalry. They might discuss Williams’s background as a Canadian actor of Korean and European descent. Viewers can also expect some fun stories about the close bond between Williams and his on-screen rival and off-screen friend, Connor Storrie.
The intense and celebrated chemistry between the two actors began in their audition. Williams has talked about working with an intimacy coordinator to choreograph the show’s notable scenes, which could be another topic of conversation.
More Big Appearances: Golden Globes and New Projects
The late-night show is just the start of a huge week for Hudson Williams. He and Connor Storrie are also set to be presenters at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, January 11. The ceremony will be broadcast live on CBS and stream on Paramount+ starting at 8 PM ET. This will be their first time attending a major awards show.
Williams remains busy with other projects. He recently reunited with Connor Storrie to voice characters in the audio romance series Ember and Ice for the Quinn app. He also has feature films in post-production, including Encore and 8. Of course, fans are eagerly waiting for Season 2 of Heated Rivalry, which has been confirmed but is not expected until 2027.
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