Season 2 of Heated Rivalry is on its way!
As new and recurring characters are announced for the upcoming season, the hit gay hockey romance series is keeping fans on the edge of their seats as production continues up in Canada.
Paparazzi photos have snapped the cast and crew at various locations throughout the country, but a new video showcasing Hudson Williams' physical transformation is getting plenty of attention online.
In July 2026, Williams crashed one of John Summit's DJ sets at Cavo Paradiso in Mykonos, Greece. Williams joined Summit directly behind the DJ booth and wore a black tank top and sunglasses. In a new vlog posted online, fans are getting a closer look at Williams' impressive physique backstage at the show.
It's clear that Williams has been hitting the gym quite frequently leading up to cameras picking up for Heated Rivalry season 2. Many fans were quick to point out that his biceps are much larger compared to his physique on season 1. Shane Hollander doesn't play about his fitness! Let's not forget that his handsome co-star, Connor Storrie, also debuted a new look as production began for season 2.
However, true fans who have followed Williams' career since his mainstream breakthrough have observed his glow-up over the past few months. After all, Williams served as the face of Peloton's recent and very sweaty campaign that quickly went viral on social media.
"Letting yourself go is a great thing that fitness can do to your life," Williams says in the viral clip. "Movement is the quickest was sort of get out of sticky feelings."
Heated Rivalry season 2 premieres April 2027, but check out the backstage clip and viral comparison photos below!
