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An old photo of Hudson Williams<\/a> is circulating and causing controversy for the 25-year-old Heated Rivalry breakout star.<\/p>\n Over the weekend, old photos surfaced of Hudson with a swastika drawn on his face<\/a> drawn in Sharpie.<\/p>\n Now, sources are speaking out about what allegedly happened in the photos.<\/p>\n TMZ<\/a>\u2018s sources say these were taken when Hudson was still in high school in Canada during an annual \u201ccampout\u201d full of partying, underage drinking and scribbling on each other\u2019s shirts and bodies with Sharpie.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re told Hudson had no idea what was being drawn on his face at the time, and the offensive symbol was the result of other intoxicated teens scribbling inappropriate images on one another in an attempt to get laughs and shock reactions,\u201d the outlet reported, noting that these were kids doing \u201cdumb things\u201d under the influence, and that Hudson is \u201ckeenly aware\u201d that behavior is inexcusable.<\/p>\n A friend also spoke out to TMZ, saying: \u201cThe markings do not and have never reflected Hudson\u2018s beliefs, values, or character.\u201d <\/p>\n The sources also went on to explain that Hudson understands the hurt and disappointment the photo has caused and deeply regrets it, and does not condone or support the markings drawn onto him. He also recognizes the seriousness of the symbol, per the report.<\/p>\n Hudson just gave his longtime girlfriend\u00a0Katelyn Larson<\/a>\u00a0a special shout-out while on stage at the\u00a02026 Canadian Screen Awards. Find out what he had to say.<\/a><\/p>\n Find out more about why the Heated Rivalry actors also turned down an appearance on Variety\u2018s Actors on Actors series.<\/a><\/p>\n There\u2019s an update about when Heated Rivalry Season 2 will begin production.<\/a><\/p>\n