Connor Storrie is officially entering his Saturday Night Live era, and the internet is already losing its collective mind. NBC has confirmed that the Heated Rivalry breakout star will be showing off his acting chops and impeccable comedic timing on February 28, with Mumford & Sons joining as the musical guest. Yes, this is real. Yes, we are seated. And yes, this feels like the most natural next step for one of gay TV’s most magnetic rising stars.
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Storrie shared the news on Instagram with the caption, “I am literally the luckiest person in the world.” Sweet, understated, and painfully Connor-coded. Even sweeter? His Heated Rivalry partner Hudson Williams jumping into the comments on the official SNL collab post with “MY BABY BOY ON SNL WHOOOOOO!!!!” If you heard screaming, that was the fandom—globally.
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A Perfect Stage for Storrie’s Comedy Glow-Up
If you’ve watched Heated Rivalry, you know Connor as Ilya: stoic, guarded, and emotionally devastating in the way only a man repressing everything can be. But fans also know the secret—behind the scenes, Storrie is goofy, silly, and deeply unserious in the best way possible. Saturday Night Live is the perfect playground for that energy.
Connor Storrie you have to stop. Your swag too goofy. Your charm too wacky. Your goose too silly. They’ll kill you pic.twitter.com/G6iKcvT7dA
— Tom Zohar (@TomZohar) January 14, 2026
Sketch comedy thrives on timing, physicality, and commitment, all things Connor has in spades. His ability to flip from deadpan to unhinged is already a fan favorite online, and SNL will finally give him the space to lean all the way into it. Expect chaos. Expect commitment. Expect at least one sketch that makes Twitter feral.
Booked, Busy, and Everywhere You Look
Hosting SNL isn’t happening in a vacuum—Connor Storrie has been everywhere lately. The Heated Rivalry cast has been booked and busy across the globe, and Storrie’s presence has been particularly iconic. He made a memorable appearance at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, stepping out alongside Hudson Williams in what felt like a full-circle moment for a show rooted in ice, rivalry, and yearning glances.
Fashion girls clocked him at the YSL show, while pop culture obsessives spotted him at the Grammys after-party, proving that Storrie is as comfortable front row at Fashion Week as he is stealing scenes on screen. This isn’t accidental—it’s star behavior.
Before the Ice: The Story Behind Storrie
Before the ice rinks, locker rooms, and emotionally loaded stares, Connor Storrie had quite…well, a story. Growing up in West Texas, he was deeply immersed in tumbling, gymnastics, and competitive cheerleading. And honestly? It explains everything.
That physical confidence. The hyper-awareness of his body in motion. The slightly feral intensity he brings to Ilya. Storrie doesn’t just act with his face—he acts with his entire body, a skill honed long before Hollywood came calling. It’s part of what makes his performances feel lived-in rather than manufactured.
connor storrie you’re so funny never go bald pic.twitter.com/DfU29IWajS
— bren ✮ (@hollanovdiaries) December 24, 2025
Sincerity Is the Secret Sauce
What truly sets Connor Storrie apart isn’t just the aesthetics or the breakout success—it’s the sincerity. He didn’t chase fame; he chased the work. He didn’t anticipate viral obsession; he embraced the process. That authenticity is why fans feel so deeply connected to him, and why this SNL moment feels earned rather than rushed.
He’s now firmly at the center of one of the most beloved queer TV moments of the year, and instead of pulling away, he’s leaning in—with gratitude, humor, and a visible sense of wonder.
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The Fans? Absolutely Unhinged (Affectionate)
Unsurprisingly, the fandom reaction has been loud, emotional, and deeply committed:
- “i will go to the deepest pits of hell (watching snl) for him #itsserious”
- “CONNOR STORRIE FOR SNL IM SO SEATED!!!”
- “This truly might be the fastest turnout for a breakout star to be hosting like wooooww”
- “Connor is incredible! Can’t wait, going to watch SNL for the first time in years because of him.”
- “Connor Storrie such a phenomenal actor such , beautiful soul and an astonishingly handsome man!! he deserves nothing but the very best!”
Honestly? Valid across the board.
What to Expect on February 28
With Mumford & Sons returning to the SNL stage to promote their latest effort, Prizefighter, and Connor Storrie stepping into Studio 8H, February 28 is shaping up to be a must-watch night. Whether he’s playing into his heartthrob image, skewering it entirely, or surprising us with something completely unexpected, one thing is certain: Connor Storrie is about to remind everyone why he’s one of the most exciting talents working right now.