Hudson Williams has the sweetest reaction to Connor Storrie's first Emmy nomination

Hudson Williams couldn't hide his excitement after learning that his Heated Rivalry co-star Connor Storrie had received his first-ever Primetime Emmy nomination, delivering a heartfelt response while greeting fans during Paris Fashion Week.

The Canadian actor was leaving his hotel in Paris ahead of the Balenciaga fashion show when a fan broke the news that Storrie had been nominated for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for hosting Saturday Night Live earlier this year.

"Did you see that Connor got the Emmy nomination?" the fan asked.

"Did he?" Williams replied before gasping. "Oh my God. I haven't seen anything. I'm so happy for him."

Williams has long been one of Storrie's biggest supporters. Following Storrie's emotional Russian-language monologue in the fifth episode of Heated Rivalry, Williams praised his co-star on Instagram, writing: "Give my baby that weighty golden winged woman holding the atom statue already," referencing the Emmy statuette.

Although Storrie ultimately wasn't eligible for an Emmy for Heated Rivalry, his acclaimed turn as host of Saturday Night Live earned him a nomination instead. He was also the only host from the show's 51st season to receive an acting nomination despite several hosts being submitted for consideration.

Williams even made a surprise appearance during Storrie's Saturday Night Live episode in February, joining him in the "Ice Skating" sketch before later returning to help introduce a performance by musical guests Mumford & Sons. The cameo delighted fans of the pair, whose on-screen chemistry in Heated Rivalry helped turn the series into a global phenomenon.

Storrie later reacted to the honour in a statement, calling the nomination "incredibly surreal."

"SNL was such a 'pinch me' moment in my career. It was a formative part of my life growing up, so to be recognized by the Academy for hosting feels incredibly surreal. I'm so grateful to everyone who made that night possible."

The co-stars are expected to reunite later this month as production begins on the second season of Heated Rivalry. Until then, Williams' spontaneous celebration of his friend's achievement has given fans yet another glimpse of the close off-screen friendship that has become almost as beloved as their on-screen partnership.