Hudson Williams shuts down RPF and draws a clear line with fans
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Hudson Williams, a breakout star of Heated Rivalry, has publicly addressed fan behaviour, urging viewers to stop engaging in Real Person Fiction (RPF) involving his personal life.
The actor responded to a now-deleted post on Threads that speculated about a romantic connection between him and co-star Connor Storrie. The post analysed social media activity and suggested a relationship between the two, prompting Williams to issue a direct response asking fans to stop such speculation.
Hudson Williams replied under a post on Threads.
"Rpfing gotta stop yall" pic.twitter.com/fsqmo9Gs1ZWilliams has previously clarified that he is in a committed relationship, and his latest statement highlights ongoing concerns about boundaries between public personas and private lives. The issue centres on RPF, a fan practice that imagines real individuals in fictional romantic scenarios, which some critics argue can blur lines around consent and privacy.
Hudson Williams is a REAL person, no bc some of you need the reminder. Rpf shouldn’t be making yall disrespect his personal relationships.
— Rey | SPIDEY IS BACK (@RaniChatterjeee) May 6, 2026Since ppl are getting brave, Hudson never gave anyone permission to rpf or to act strange about his gf or anyone in his life.
If you have issues with him, then you don’t have to be his fan - seriously, nobody is holding you hostage but you’re laughing with his antis & it’s weird— there was always hope #HUDGALA 🌟 (@valedecem_) May 6, 2026Hudson Williams said to stop with the RPF YALL 😭😭 it’s joever pic.twitter.com/zFYipnTR5l
— Pat🤦🏽♀️ (@midpollo_) May 6, 2026apperantly hudson williams banned rpf. it was a good 6 month run yall 😔
The Heated Rivalry fandom has grown rapidly since the show’s release, with increased online engagement leading to debates over acceptable fan behaviour. While some fans view RPF as a form of creative expression, others have raised concerns about its impact on those involved.
i just think some of hudcels need to get off that pedestal a bit and stop with this whole ‘we’re respecting his wishes and we don’t support RPF’ narrative. like, okay, you might not support RPF, but if you’re engaging in hateful behavior toward connor, you’re doing the same… pic.twitter.com/AU44nloq1E
Earlier this year, Williams and co-star François Arnaud also addressed online discourse, calling out harmful comments and emphasising the importance of respectful interactions within the fan community.
The latest remarks add to broader conversations around celebrity privacy and fandom culture, particularly as social media platforms continue to amplify direct interaction between audiences and public figures.