Connor Storrie has secured his first Emmy nomination, earning a nod in the Best Guest Actor in a Comedy category for his performance as host of Saturday Night Live in February. The nomination recognizes his role in one of the season's most acclaimed SNL episodes.
Storrie's appearance on SNL marked a significant moment in his burgeoning career. He was notably praised for his portrayal of characters, including a sketch inspired by his previous work as a professional clown. The series "Heated Rivalry," in which Storrie stars alongside Hudson Williams, gained considerable popularity earlier this year. However, due to its financing structure outside of the U.S., the show was ineligible for the 2026 Emmy Awards, a detail that has drawn attention given the show's critical reception and the actors' newfound recognition.
Storrie, a 26-year-old actor from Texas, plays Ilya Rozanov in "Heated Rivalry," a fictional professional hockey player who engages in a secret love affair with a rival. Critics have highlighted Storrie's performance, particularly a monologue delivered in Russian in Episode 5. Despite not speaking the language prior to production, Storrie's pronunciation and emotional delivery in the scene have been lauded as near-flawless and deeply moving, with fans on social media commending his authenticity. This performance is considered by some to be particularly Emmy-worthy, even outside the context of his SNL nomination.