Quick summary
- Hudson Williams appeared on the season two premiere of CBC’s The Assembly, which aired on Sunday 1 November 2026.
- Asked by an interviewer whether he ever felt more than friendship for Connor Storrie, he said no and called them “platonic soulmates”.
- He also explained a remark about Victoria that drew criticism online, saying it was taken out of context.
- Both actors are filming season two of Heated Rivalry, according to PinkNews and The Express Tribune.
Hudson Williams used his Hudson Williams The Assembly appearance to answer the question fans have asked since Heated Rivalry took off: is there more between him and Storrie? The 25-year-old said there is not, in an episode that aired on CBC on Sunday 1 November 2026, according to PinkNews.
What is The Assembly?
The Assembly is a CBC interview series in which a celebrity answers questions from a room of autistic and neurodivergent interviewers. Its stated rules, as CBC quotes them, are that no subject is out of bounds and no question is off the table.
The format suits Williams. His father is on the autism spectrum, and he rose to fame playing Shane Hollander, a hockey star who is also on the spectrum. The episode is the first of the show’s second season and remains available on CBC’s Gem streaming service, CBC reports.
The Connor Storrie question
An interviewer named Nate asked the question CBC said many in the room had been holding back: “Did you ever feel something for Connor that was more than friendship?”
“No,” Williams answered, according to Out. He said he and Storrie quickly realised they were “platonic soulmates”, and that this is what made the friendship “so stable and beautiful” because both could be completely themselves.
He added that the pair could cuddle for ten hours and it would only mean they love each other dearly. Several outlets, including The Express Tribune, report that he finished the thought with a made-up phrase about not wanting to “beep each other’s bop”, which made the room laugh.
He kept the tone light. Williams joked that he would like Storrie around “every day” to scrub his back in the shower, a nod to one of the most re-watched scenes of the series, Out reports. He also imitated the accent Storrie uses as Ilya Rozanov.
PinkNews notes that the actor is in a relationship with tattoo artist Katelyn Larson. It also recalls that he has asked fans to stop “shipping” cast members, and that the cast previously condemned abusive comments from people calling themselves fans.
Tattoos, a screening and a Victoria clarification
The episode opens with a tattoo tour. Williams pointed out cherries above his left elbow, done by Larson, and an outline of teeth on his shoulder. CBC says that is the underbite of his late dog, Jesse Skywalker Williams, who died at 17.
He also described a first-episode screening for about a dozen friends and his mother. When an intimate scene came up, he told his mum to cover her eyes. His friends blew party horns during those moments and stopped when it was safe to look again.
An interviewer named Margot gave him the chance to address a comment from March, when he was filming Yaga. He had called Victoria “dead as f**k” and full of “old people”. Williams told her he was using those words to explain why he loved shooting there, and that he never meant “old people” as an insult. CBC reports he said he is learning that comes with being in the public eye.
Another interviewer, Julia, asked how his Korean values shaped life with ADHD. He said Asian culture often answers with “more discipline”, which can mean denying a sensitive connection to yourself, according to CBC.
Heated Rivalry season two
PinkNews says season two began production earlier this year and that a handful of new cast members have been confirmed in recent months. It also reports that creator Jacob Tierney said in October the stars were “very game” for full-frontal nudity in season one, but he chose not to include it. Xmag UK adds that the show premiered in late 2025.
The sources do not give a release date for season two.
What happens next
Williams and Storrie are both still shooting season two, according to The Express Tribune. The Assembly episode is on Gem for Canadian viewers. Out says it is not meant to be viewable outside Canada, though a fan has posted a copy on X. For more on the pair, see our earlier coverage: Hudson Williams calls Connor Storrie a ‘platonic soulmate’, and our review of Yaga. Browse more in TV & Dramas.
Frequently asked questions
Did Hudson Williams date Connor Storrie?
No. Asked on The Assembly whether he ever felt more than friendship, Williams said no and described their bond as “platonic soulmates”.
When did the Hudson Williams episode of The Assembly air?
It aired on CBC on Sunday 1 November 2026 as the first episode of season two, and is on CBC Gem.
What did Hudson Williams say about Victoria?
He said his March comment about Victoria, made while filming Yaga, was taken out of context and was meant to explain why he loved working there.
Is there a Heated Rivalry season two?
Yes. PinkNews and The Express Tribune report that season two is in production, though no release date appears in these sources.
Sources
- CBC: Hudson Williams talks tattoos, sex scenes, Connor Storrie in The Assembly S2
- Out: Hudson Williams wants Connor Storrie in his shower ‘every day’
- PinkNews: Hudson Williams calls Connor Storrie his ‘platonic soulmate’
- The Express Tribune: Hudson Williams addresses whether he has romantic feelings for Connor Storrie
- Xmag UK: Hudson Williams reveals whether he ever had feelings beyond friendship
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