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Fans go feral for Heated Rivalry’s Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams’ intimate photo spread

WORDS BY DEMETRI WOODE

23rd December 2025

GQ Photo by Callum Walker Hutchinson

Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams are refusing to let fans breathe with their new shoot, which may just be their hottest yet.

In a revealing new spread for GQ Hype, photographed by Callum Walker Hutchinson, the Heated Rivalry stars tapped back into their Shane and Ilya alter egos to deliver hot, sweaty sports realness.

In one shot, the hunky duo take a break from the bench press to flex their bulging biceps, six-pack abs, and sculpted chests.

Another series of photos showcases Williams and Storrie in a playful wrestling match, dressed in retro t-shirts and ripped jeans.

The actors also had their solo moments in front of the camera, with both posing in nothing but tight white briefs – Storrie in Calvin Klein, Williams in Gap.

The final batch of images channels sensual 70s cottage-core vibes. In one, the pair embrace on a vintage-carpeted floor, legs tangled and broody stares on full display. The spread concludes with a shirtless Storrie lying on his back, Williams caught between his legs.

Check out the full set of pictures below.

 

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Unsurprisingly, the steamy shoot has triggered a full-blown thirst meltdown among Heated Rivalry fans on social media.

One fan on X/Twitter wrote, “I don’t have any appropriate things to say…” while another tweeted, “I’m thinking unclean thoughts.”

A cheeky BlueSky user cheekily wrote: “I think I deserve to be the third personally.”

Over on Reddit, a devoted Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams fan shared: “I love this so much I’m crying, what is going on??? They are so beautiful inside and out, and they are on top of the world rn.”

Fortunately, our Heated Rivalry obsession shows no signs of slowing down. On 26 December, the gay hockey romance’s highly anticipated season one finale will drop.

The official synopsis for the episodes reads: “Shane and Ilya get away from the spotlight for a rare moment of freedom. But when the outside world intrudes, they have to face some tough decisions that could change everything about their future and what it means to build a life together.”

In a recent interview with Gold Derby, creator, writer and director Jacob Tiernay teased the sixth and final episode of season one, describing it as the “sweetest, most romantic” episode of the show yet.

“My favourite scenes are all in Episodes 5 and 6. They’re such different episodes. Episode 5 is so big and so much happens, and 6 is so small and so intimate,” he told the news outlet.

“I just watched the finale this morning because I had to sign off on a bunch of things, and it’s so nice to be with the two of them for that long.

“Those moments matter to me. There are so many scenes in the fifth episode that are heartbreaking and also funny and sweet, and cute. And then Episode 6 is like a little two-hander that’s so wonderful. It will give our obsessive fans two big needle drops, so get ready for two new favourite songs.”

In addition to the highly anticipated season one finale, Heated Rivalry season two is set to begin filming soon, with a rumored 2027 release.

Meanwhile, fans in the UK and Ireland will finally get to dive into the viral, critically acclaimed series starting 10 January on Sky and NOW TV.

Check out more relatable fan reactions to Williams and Storrie’s GQ shoot.

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