Hudson Williams wins Best Lead Performer, Drama Series at the Canadian Screen Awards on May 31st, 2026.
Alt Text. Acclaimed Canadian media personality George Stroumboulopoulos stands on stage. He's wearing a white jean jacket and blue jeans. He's going for Friday Casual at the event. He's known for hosting MTV and various other Canadian projects. He introduces the actors that have been nominated for Lead Performer in a Drama Series. Hudson Williams, who plays Shane on Heated Rivalry, is shocked when he wins.
Hudson walks up on stage and accepts his award. He tells everyone that he didn't have a speech planned but he does have some notes. He says it is an honour to be nominated alongside the other actors. He's honoured to be Canadian. This is fantastic. Hudson wants to thank the cast and crew of Heated Rivalry. Hudson thanks Crave for funding our "straight forward" hockey show. This gets a laugh from the audience. Hudson thanks HBO for getting more eyes on the show. Hudson thanks Rachel Reid for creating this incredible universe. Hudson thanks his two papas aka Jacob Tierney and Brendan Brady. Hudson thanks his parents for always believing in him and telling him to never give up on his dream. Hudson thanks his partner Katelyn for always being there for him. She helps him keep stable because he's not always like that.
Hudson finishes by saying that he wishes he could cut his award in half because " if these gay yearning bottom eyes didn't have a big sexy Russian to feast upon my performance wouldn't be as good. So I also share this honourary Canadian Connor Storrie." At the end Hudson lets a big "Phew" and says "I got through it." You could see how nervous he was up on the stage.