‘Heated Rivalry’s Hudson Williams Has 1 Shower Scene Regret

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Heated Rivalry’s got plenty of people talking. The series, which is based on the novel by Rachel Reid, follows the steamy story of two professional hockey players who have intense chemistry on and off the ice. One of the series’ stars, Hudson Williams, has spoken openly about the show — whether he’s addressing “gay baiting” claims or sharing his glute workout.

The show features many explicit sex scenes between Williams and his co-star, Connor Storrie. “When I got the audition, I was like, ‘F*ck, if I get this role a lot of people are going to see me naked,’” he told Vogue in a Dec. 17 interview.

To take on the role of a professional athlete, Willi...