Heated Rivalry breakout Connor Storrie to make Late Night debut with Seth Meyers after global success

Connor Storrie, the 25‑year‑old actor who has become a breakout star thanks to his magnetic turn as Russian hockey phenom Ilya Rozanov in the hit series Heated Rivalry, is set to make his late‑night television debut on Late Night With Seth Meyers on January 12, marking a major milestone in his rapidly rising career.

Heated Rivalry, a steamy queer hockey romance based on Rachel Reid’s Game Changers novels and developed for Crave and HBO Max, has quickly become a cultural sensation and social‑media phenomenon since its premiere.

The show’s blend of emotional depth and flirtatious sporting drama has captivated viewers, turning both Storrie and co‑star Hudson Williams into household names and online fan favorites.

Storrie’s portrayal of Ilya, a fierce rival on the ice whose chemistry with Williams’s character Shane Hollander evolves from competition to romantic tension, has been widely credited as a key driver of the series’ popularity.

In addition to his late‑night debut, Storrie has recently signed with powerhouse talent agency CAA, signaling that his success on Heated Rivalry is opening doors beyond the hockey rink and serial drama.

The series itself has been renewed for a second season as audiences continue to binge the emotional journey of Rozanov and Hollander, and Storrie’s appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers underscores how much his performance has resonated with fans and industry insiders alike.

As Heated Rivalry maintains its place as one of the most talked‑about series of the year — inspiring everything from trivia night appearances by the stars to spirited discussions on talk shows and award eligibility debates — Connor Storrie’s transition to late‑night television represents yet another indicator of his newfound influence and the show’s broad cultural reach.