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Heated Rivalry Star Hudson Williams Sets Jan. 7 Tonight Show Debut

The first late-night spot for a lead from the Canadian hit signals the show’s rapid rise on streaming.

Overview

  • Hudson Williams will appear on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday, Jan. 7, alongside Chelsea Handler and Sophie Turner, with Sienna Spiro as musical guest.
  • This marks Williams’ late-night television debut and the first late-night appearance for any lead cast member from Heated Rivalry.
  • The Canadian queer hockey romance, adapted for TV by Jacob Tierney, premiered in late November on Crave with day-and-date streaming on HBO Max in the U.S.
  • The series has posted breakout numbers, including Crave’s biggest original series debut and HBO Max’s top-rated non-animated acquired series since 2020.
  • The international rollout continues with a U.K. and Ireland premiere on Sky/NOW on Jan. 10, while a second season is ordered with timing unclear as Tierney continues writing.