Saturday, Feb. 28, overnight star Connor Storrie stepped onto the Saturday Night Live stage for his much-anticipated debut performance. With 4.6 million viewers according to Latenighter, it’s safe to say people were excited to tune in.
He may have found fame as the stoic, flirty Russian hockey player on the hit show Heated Rivalry, but his SNL performance proved he has the comedic chops to take the spotlight as well.
Storrie’s comedic background
Storrie has a history in comedic training, making him well prepared to play host on one of the most famous live shows in the industry. While it may come as a surprise to some fans, he has opened up about his time in the LA clown scene, gaining experience in experimental theater. Fittingly, he got his first bit of fame with a small role in the 2024 film Joker: Folie à Deux. Despite sharing the big screen with Joaquin Phoenix, he continued to work as a waiter until his big break came with Heated Rivalry.
If you aren’t sure whether his skits are worth watching, here is every skit ranked from best to worst.
“Ice Skating”
Naturally, an ice skating skit would of course be in Storrie’s SNL debut. It was a fun nod to Heated Rivalry, especially with Hudson Williams’ surprise appearance. The skit followed a couple going through a breakup while a group of overly-cheerful men having a bachelor party skate around behind them, making jokes and distracting the couple. Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu had her first shoutout of the night, with Mikey Day’s character saying, “I feel like Alysa Liu right now” as he skated around the rink. Out of all the skits in this show, this one had to be one of the funniest and most creative.
“Stripper”
While this was sure to elicit laughs, what you may not know is that the character of Serge the stripper actually was inspired by Storrie’s own comedic history. As part of the LA clown scene, Storrie created the premise of the injured stripper featured in his SNL debut, making it even more impressive that he was able to get his own comedic bit onto the show. In his recent interview with Cultured, the original bit is described as a “birthday stripper who gets hit by a car en route to a gig”. Storrie added, “I come in trying to be all sexy, but all of my limbs are broken”. While SNL altered the occasion to be a bachelorette party instead of a birthday, there seemed to be one thing Storrie wasn’t leaving behind– his plunger.
“Leg Lengthening”
What starts out as a normal conversation turns to chaos when one member of the friend group (Marcello Hernández) reveals his new legs after having surgery in Turkey. What makes it even more hilarious is Storrie’s addition to the “Leg Lengthening” skit– or should I say reduction? If the premise of the skit wasn’t humorous enough, Storrie’s character reveals that he had leg shortening surgery, and that’s where the humor really takes off.
“Tutoring the Cool Kid”
In this skit, Storrie plays the coolest kid in school being tutored by an outcast. I’ll admit, the stereotypes in this skit make it a little unoriginal in comparison to others; however, there are a few standout moments that really make it pay off. Alysa Liu had her 2nd mention of the night when Storrie’s “cool kid” character mentioned her as the “ice-skating girl with the striped hair” who taught him, “you can still be a baddie even if you’re a little quirked up.” Thanks to Alysa Liu, he learned to accept his new friend and his “quirked up” habit of rolling out a keyboard to break into song with a sparkly top hat. Liu even responded to this shoutout on her Instagram, posting it on her story with the caption “period.” We absolutely need Liu to show him some new skating moves for season two!
“Mr. Fronzi”
Again, Storrie takes on the popular jock role in this skit about a humorous teacher and miscommunications between him and his students. While the premise was focused on Mr. Fronzi’s unique accent, Storrie added some comedic moments throughout. It’s definitely one of the more cheesy segments and would’ve been better as the second or third skit rather than the opening number, as it isn’t as strongly written as some of the others. Still, it’s a lighthearted skit that’s sure to get a few laughs.
“Office Dance”
An office worker suggests having an office dance to build community, but it’s really a cover to live “Severance-style” and have a work romance. Severance, the Apple TV thriller, follows a group of office workers who have their memories divided between work and personal life; when at work, they don’t know anything about the outside world, and vice versa. Building the skit around this idea as a way to have a work affair is definitely humorous, and Storrie’s no-nonsense, blunt delivery of the plan with serious music as a backtrack makes it even funnier.
“Gentlemen’s Code”
Of course, a Bridgerton mention was sure to be in the works this episode with the second volume of Bridgerton season 4 dropping just a few days before on Feb. 26. The skit followed a group of gentlemen arguing and slapping each other with their gloves. While the Bridgerton-esque theme was appreciated for its timeliness, the skit was definitely not the strongest. With a few accent switches and elements of surprise– like a child being kicked across the ton– there are moments that make it worth watching.
Bonus skits
While not shown on-air, these skits were both uploaded to SNL’s YouTube channel following the show.
“Car Song”
It may have been for the best to cut this one. It mainly follows two women, Jane Wickline and Veronika Slowikowska, who decide to take an Uber after a night out, only to sing about how much they hate modern door handles. When they complain to the CEO of a car company (Storrie), he then breaks into song about his traumatic childhood experience with a car handle. It feels weak in comparison to other skits and is definitely the oddball out in this show.
“Tourette’s”
After the infamous moment at the 2026 BAFTAs, where a man with Tourette’s yelled a racial slur with Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo on stage, this skit has had divided opinions online. It showcases a long list of celebrities with controversies, blaming their actions on having Tourette’s. Since its premiere on YouTube, many people have criticized the skit, claiming it perpetuates the idea that people use Tourette’s as an excuse for their behavior instead of recognizing that it is a real disorder. Tourette’s Action CEO, Emma McNally, commented on the skit, telling Deadline “mocking a disability is never acceptable.” Others feel it is making fun of celebrities’ outlandish excuses rather than people with real disabilities. There has been no comment from the SNL team about this controversy.
Closing the chapter
With Storrie’s SNL performance finally coming to a close, it’s time for Hollywood’s latest heartthrob to move on to other projects. No doubt the success of Heated Rivalry will help other projects come his way, with a few already being rumored. In February, rumors started circling about Storrie possibly being involved with A24’s upcoming comedy film Peaked. The film will follow two girls who were popular in school as they try to relive their experience at a 10-year reunion. As of now, there hasn’t been any confirmation on Storrie’s participation; others have been listed. Molly Gordon, Allie Levitan, and Emma Mackey are set to star in the film, which, according to Deadline, is already filming.
Additionally, he was seen meeting with director Luca Guadagnino. Guadagnino is known for his films with Timothee Chalamet, Call Me By Your Name (2017) and Bones and All (2022). He also directed the viral movie Challengers (2024), which became an internet sensation. For fans of Gaudagnino’s work, the possibility of Storrie being a project of his is extremely exciting. After all, his movies tend to be deeply emotional and cinematic, making it a great way to showcase talent and progress in the industry.
Recently, Storrie appeared on the March cover of Vogue Adria. In a Vogue article reflecting on his journey, Sonja Knežević discusses the now-famous video of the pair meeting in Paris and what this could mean for potential projects. Many are hoping for an adaptation of Madeline Miller’s The Song of Achilles. As of now, nothing is confirmed, but fans can start getting excited.
As well as being an actor, Storrie has been upfront about his love for filmmaking. Recently, he has finished his debut film, an indie feature called Transaction Planet. According to Vogue, he commented on the project– shot entirely on an iPhone– saying, “It is about an alien spirit that incarnates into a human body. It wakes up as a fully formed adult and then, over the course of an hour and a half, goes through all the brutality of life, violence, robbery, theft, abuse, all of it, only to ultimately find closeness and connection through that experience.”
No matter what projects come next for Storrie, it’s safe to say he has a dedicated fanbase behind him ready to support the next chapter of his career.
