Hudson Williams, the dashing star of 'Heated Rivalry', was left fuming in the City of Light after a pack of autograph hunters descended on his Parisian pad like vultures. The footage, which has been doing the rounds on social media, shows Williams visibly ruffled as he confronted the group outside what he claims is his home.
The exchange kicks off with Williams accusing the group of stalking him, saying "Guys, you've just followed me to my residence." When one overzealous fan attempts to apologise, Williams shoots back, "No 'sorry' required. This is bloody ridiculous. You can't do this. It's f***ing weird." He then implies that these aren't genuine fans but rather pros looking for a quick buck, stating, "You're not fans, you're just creepy and following me around. That's not how it works."
The situation escalates when Williams takes a handful of pictures from one of the men and tries to set them alight, snarling, "I'm gonna burn this at home" as the lighter refuses to cooperate. The drama finally subsides with Williams telling the group to scarper, barking, "Now f***ing leave! You're being demented. I want to watch you hop on your little bike and get out of here." The Canadian hunk was in town for a high-profile Balenciaga fashion show.
The 'Heated Rivalry' duo has been riding the wave of success, with co-star Connor Storrie receiving just as much attention as Williams. Their ice hockey romance on-screen has captured hearts worldwide, and their show is available to stream in the UK via Amazon Prime Video. However, their fame has also attracted unwanted attention – with fans crossing the line into harassment territory.
Williams isn't the first 'Heated Rivalry' star to speak out against toxic fandom. Back in March, he teamed up with co-star François Arnaud for an Instagram post that took aim at abusive fan behaviour. The pair condemned racist, homophobic, and misogynistic comments, saying those who engage in such hate don't deserve the label 'fan'. Their message was clear: respect each other or get out – simple as that.