The buzz comes after Storrie himself hinted that Heated Rivalry might get a nod during his SNL gig
Heated Rivalry actor Hudson Williams has been spotted in New York City just days before his co‑star Connor Storrie is set to make his hosting debut on Saturday Night Live, fueling fan speculation that he could pop up during the broadcast.
Social media users shared sightings of Williams in Manhattan, with many pointing out the timing, mere hours before the live show — as evidence that something unexpected could be in store.
The buzz comes after Storrie himself hinted in recent interviews that Heated Rivalry might get a nod during his SNL hosting gig, saying he didn’t yet know what sketches were planned but that “Heated Rivalry will come up somehow, some way.”
The on‑screen chemistry between Storrie and Williams, who play rival hockey players turned romantic leads Ilya Rozanov and Shane Hollander in the hit Crave series, has made the pair fan favorites and a logical choice for a cameo if the show references the series.
While there is no official confirmation from SNL producers or from Williams’ team, fans on Reddit and Twitter have pointed to his NYC presence as potential signs he might be part of the Saturday night festivities. Some commenters speculated that even a brief backstage appearance or audience cameo would be enough to excite viewers who’ve followed Heated Rivalry since its debut.
Fans have also pointed out that producers Brendan Brady and Jacob Tierney and actress Christina Chang are going to be in the audience or backstage to support Storrie’s SNL debut.
For now, Storrie and Williams remain silent on any confirmed appearance, and SNL typically keeps its guest lineup under wraps until air. Still, the timing of Williams’ trip to New York and Storrie’s own comments have only heightened anticipation among the show’s fans, who are already flooding social feeds with hopeful predictions for Saturday night.
If Williams does make an appearance, whether in character, in the audience, or as a surprise sketch partner, it would mark a memorable crossover moment for Heated Rivalry as it continues to expand its pop‑culture footprint beyond streaming.
