Connor Storrie’s SNL Sketches Hits And Misses

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE — Episode 1897 — Pictured: Host Connor Storrie during the Monologue on Saturday, February 28, 2026 — (Photo by: Will Heath/NBC)

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Connor Storrie hosted Saturday Night Live this past weekend and received stellar reviews for his episode, which included multiple dance numbers, a stripper scene, and a variety of accents. The Heated Rivalry actor has been “preparing for this his entire life” as his monologue described his childhood dream of becoming an actor.

​“On one hand, I’m totally surprised and humbled that this is happening to me,” he emphasizes during his opening, suddenly turning towards another camera angle, looking serious. “And, on the other hand, this was my destiny. When I was little, I asked my mother, “Why do I have to have the last name Storrie?” The whole world is going to know me as just Connor – like I’m Madonna or Cher or Paddington. Mother, I’m not a Storrie. I’m a whole damn book.”

Though Storrie is best known for his role as the rugged, tough, Russian bisexual with a heart, Ilya Rosanov, in Heated Rivalry, he was actually trained as a clown and took improv classes at The Groundlings in Los Angeles. The hard work paid off, as he never broke character in any of the scenes, despite a few SNL cast members cracking a smile during the sketches.

​Like many SNL sketches, there are a few hits and misses from the episode. There were also a few hits that didn’t make it onto the live show.

​HIT: The Monologue

Storrie is no doubt a rising star. On and off-camera, the 26-year-old actor is charismatic and is captivating to watch (Check out his Heated Rivalry press interviews; he’s hilarious). The monologue is proof enough that he can hold the audience’s attention through his acting. He comically shifts from his nice, excited self to a confident (still likeable) gloater.

“Seriously, I promise I’m nothing like that,” he says sweetly, then shifts. “I am much worse.”

He mentions his HBO Max/Crave series, in which he had to learn to play Russian and hockey. He is then joined by Team USA Olympian Hockey players, brothers Quinn and Jack Hughes, Hilary Knight, and Megan Keller. Both the Men’s and Women’s teams won Gold at this year’s Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo. Storrie gave great introductions for the teams, giving both the men’s and women’s teams the opportunity to share the spotlight.

MISS: Leg Lengthening

​The entire skit didn’t make sense. Marcello Hernández’s Griff went to have leg lengthening surgery to become 7 ‘1, and Storrie’s character Davis was the donor for the bones to help lengthen Griff’s legs. Though it was funny to see Storrie with adorable, short legs, Davis asked Griff about the trip at the beginning of the scene. Wouldn’t he already know about the trip and the surgery since he was also there?

Mickey Day’s character’s obsession with Hilary Duff and her family was a nice touch. Plus, it may be the first time that Ben Marshall, who is 6’5, didn’t have to look down at his castmates during the scene.

​HIT: Ice Skating

​Aside from Hudson Williams’ cameo in this, which was lovely, the “Ice Skating” Sketch was incredibly entertaining, as grown men are enjoying themselves at the skating rink. How often do you find yourself in conversation with someone, but notice the loud and happy voices from the background? This sketch plays on that as SNL featured players Veronika Slowikowska and Tommy Brennan argue about their future. Storrie, Day, and Marshall are best friends who are just having the best time on the ice, in their 40s, celebrating a bachelor party. Storrie’s skating by saying “eeeee” will definitely become a meme soundbite. Gold medalist ice skater Alysa Liu even got a shout-out from Day, who skated by, saying he feels like her right now.

Of course, it was so lovely to see Williams join his Heated Rivalry co-star during his big hosting moment. He looks at the trio and asks, “Sorry, I’m late, fellas, but I have a serious question. Who’s ready to skate their butts off?!” They then have the best time skating, with Williams making a reference to his and Storrie’s fame skyrocketing instantly, “You guys are going to be famous.”

MISS: The Gentlemen’s Code

This was pretty funny when SNL castmember Kenan Thompson began slapping and hitting people, but it became a bit absurd. Everyone is knocking each other out, but the skit felt very similar to Josh Brolin’s 2024-hosted sketch “Shrimp Tower.” I mean, it doesn’t hurt to hear Storrie’s British accent, and everyone with their giant sideburns.

​HIT: Stripper

In this sketch, Storrie plays an injured stripper who was hit by a car, and still makes it to his gig for a Bachelorette party. If you have been following Storrie’s past work, you will know he actually created that character during his clown/improv days. This bit was his very own, including the plunger – and it still hits now as it did then.

Yes, he strips down to his undies. His skills as a clown and former gymnast show during this sketch, as he does so much physical comedy, falling over, humping the floor, and even straddling cast member Sarah Sherman, who is shocked. It’s great to see Storrie revive this character.

​MISS: Mr. Fronzi

​Although Hernández’s Spanish-speaking characters are a highlight on SNL, Mr. Fronzi was a miss as it felt like they didn’t know how to really end the segment. While there were funny moments like Storrie imitating Mr. Fronzi and featured player Kam Patterson expressing what the audience all thought, “Yo, I don’t even know what subject this class is,” the whole thing felt like a struggle to keep the humor up.

​HIT: Tutoring the Cool Kid

Storrie plays PJ, the cool kid who is tutored by the geek, Durkis (Marshall), in what looks to be a heartfelt kind of “TGIF” moment, but becomes hysterically awkward when Marshall begins singing to him – with sound effects and all – and even mentions PJ’s nice butt. Storrie nails the deadpan look, which adds more humor. Just Durkis’ parents show up, you start to understand why Durkis is so odd, with PJ apologizing to Durkis for judging his song.

“I shouldn’t have judged your song,” Storrie says, as PJ. “You’re just trying to express yourself and pursue greatness. And, as Timothee Chalamet recently taught us, ‘That’s cool now.’ For the first time ever. And, as that ice skating girl with the striped hair taught us, you can still be a baddie, even if you’re a little perked up.”

Durkis and his parents then begin singing to thank PJ for coming to their house. He tells them they’re the “weirdest families I’ve ever met in my life. And, it freaks me out that you all have red hair, like you’re trying to preserve a community or something.” PJ then sings the song with them.

​HIT: Office Dance

Did this sketch make sense? No, not at all.

Did it matter? No, not at all.

It was entertaining, as each cast member had their own funny moment alongside Storrie’s dream-like character, who wants an office dance in order tohook up with his married co-worker. Thompson had his “strong” Sprite bottle, Andrew Dismukes is living his best Severance life, Day calling out the hottest girl in the room: Hannah, and James Austin Johnson just being funny with his comedic timing.

​HIT: Car Song

​This online-only sketch features Slowikowska and Jane Wickline singing a song about door handles, which feels very relatable. The song is a bop. It’s very awkward to get out of an Uber when you don’t know how to exit. Though the song does go on a bit too long, it’s immediately forgotten when Storrie appears onscreen as the villain. Honestly, it feels like another excuse to have Storrie become half-naked for the sketch, as the clips have gone viral on social media.

​HIT: Tourette’s

​The sketch centers on the controversy that occurred during the BAFTA Awards last weekend, when John Davidson, who has Tourette’s and is the subject of the BAFTA Award-winning film I Swear, made offensive remarks towards Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo. Suddenly, Dismukes appears as Mel Gibson, apologizing for his mistakes and blaming them on Tourette’s. The cast plays other characters blaming their cancelled moments on Tourette’s: Jill Zarin (Sherman), Armie Hammer (Storrie), Billy Cosby (Thompson), JK Rowling (Ashley Padila), Louis CK (Johnson), YE (Patterson), and Michael Che (self).

“Not many people know this, but one of the most common side effects of Tourette’s is cannibalism,” says Storrie as Hammer.

​The PSA was not aired live, but is only available online.

Overall, Storrie did a fantastic job hosting Saturday Night Live. Hopefully, Storrie will do more comedy, because he’s proven he really can do it all.